Handmade Gift Ideas Kids Will Love! Small, Fun Presents
There are times when you want to give a small gift to a friend’s child or your child’s friend, right?
In those situations, it can feel awkward to give something with the price showing or something too expensive.
So here are some recommendations for simple handmade gifts that kids will love!
I’ve gathered lots of ideas, like small items made with 100-yen shop supplies and ways to upgrade your gifts just by putting extra care into the wrapping.
They’re all lovely gift ideas, so feel free to use them as a reference!
[Kids Will Love It!] Handmade Small Gift Ideas (1–10)
Flower keychain made with cord
Color cords are often used for drawstring bags, but you can actually make an adorable flower keychain with them too.
To make it, thread the color cords through the hardware, then braid three different colored cords in sequence.
It looks complicated at first, but it’s just a repeated process—once you get the hang of it, it goes smoothly.
The key point is to pull tight as you braid so there aren’t any gaps between the cords.
Since you’re using color cord, it’s sturdy and not easily broken, which is reassuring.
This piece is charming with its fluffy texture and the warmth that only handmade items have—give it a try!
Three-dimensional ribbon made with shrink plasticNEW!
How about an easy-to-make ribbon using shrink plastic? By combining your favorite parts, it can also become an accessory! Cut a translucent type of shrink plastic into the upper and lower ribbon pieces.
On the rough side, color it with water-based pens in your preferred colors.
Place it in a toaster, and as soon as it finishes shrinking, take it out; while it’s still soft, fold the piece that will form the top of the ribbon toward the center to give it a three-dimensional shape.
Attach the upper and lower pieces with resin, add a bead in the center, and you’re done.
ribbon charmNEW!
If you make items in various colors, they’ll be perfect for supporting your favorite idols! First, for the ribbon, cut a single ribbon into parts and then glue them together to form one ribbon.
Decorate as you like with beads and more.
As another embellishment, try making a tassel using embroidery thread.
Take one strand, pass it through a jump ring, then thread it through the bundled embroidery thread to secure it.
After that, just trim the whole thing to a suitable length and it’s done.
Attach each decoration, including the ribbon, to a carabiner or similar, and you’re finished!
Handmade gemstone soapNEW!
As the name suggests, it looks wonderfully colorful like a gemstone! First, cut the glycerin soap into suitable pieces, divide it among about three paper cups, and heat in the microwave to melt.
Add your preferred soap colorants and glitter to each, mix, and chill in the freezer for about 10 minutes to set.
Once set, cut them into small pieces, then place a mix of the different colors into a paper cup.
Pour in more melted glycerin soap, and set in the freezer for about another 10 minutes.
Once firm, cut into irregular, gem-like shapes—and you’re done! Enjoy the mysteriously beautiful look of mixed colors and glitter.
Sparkly squishy toy
Decorate, play, and have fun! Here are some sparkly squishy ideas.
Squishies are those items you press or squeeze with your hand, and they slowly return to their original shape! This time, let’s try making a squishy by hand.
All you need are a display stand, slime, and beads—items you can even find at a 100-yen shop.
The steps are simple, too: just put the slime and beads inside the display stand and you’re done! Take this opportunity to give it a try!
Super Ball keychain
Let’s make a sparkly candy keychain! Super balls are usually made from rubber or similar materials, and when thrown, they bounce very high—making them a popular toy among kids.
This time, let’s use a super ball to create a keychain.
You’ll need a super ball, an awl, a lollipop stick, a hot glue gun, craft adhesive, decorative materials, and keychain hardware.
Simply poke a hole in the super ball, insert the stick, and attach the parts—an easy idea! It’s sure to delight kids who love cute motifs.
Hair elastic bracelet
Let’s try finger-weaving! Here are some ideas for making hair tie bracelets.
Using hair ties that are usually used to put your hair up, you can create colorful bracelets.
What you’ll need: hair ties, craft glue, beads, and scissors.
The steps are simple and easy to follow, and it’s great that you can freely adjust the length as you go! Exchanging the finished bracelets with friends could deepen your friendship.
Of course, you can also use them for hair styling, so give it a try!