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!
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Kids Will Love It! Handmade Ideas for Small Gifts (91–100)
Shaka-shaka accessory pouch
Just looking at it is soothing! Here are some ideas for a “shaka-shaka” trinket case.
Some kids might want to make their own favorite cute container.
This time, let’s make a shaka-shaka trinket case using materials you can find at a 100-yen shop.
You’ll need a clear round gift box, beads and charms, tape, and washi tape.
Put the beads and charms into the lid of the gift box, then secure it to the bottom part of the container with tape—and you’re done! Adding decorative washi tape to the container itself will make it even more festive.
Pokémon Frame Art
@steph_ace I made this for my brothers birthday!🎂 #cutepokemon#papercrafts#pokemoncrafts#birthdaydiy#birthdaygift#pokemonart#diypokemon#quirkydecor#homedecor#whosthatpokemon#pikachu#itspikachu#electrictypepokemon
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If you want to make a stylish decoration, try “Pokémon Frame Art.” Draw Pikachu’s silhouette on black construction paper cut to your frame size, then cut it out.
Lay out Basic Lightning Energy Pokémon cards, make a color copy, and trim it to match the black paper size.
Place the black paper and then the color copy into the frame, and you’re done.
The card designs will show through the cutout for a chic finish.
There are many types of Basic Energy cards, so choose a Pokémon that matches the energy and give it a try.
Making flowers with yarn

Those soft, fluffy petals are so cute! Here are some ideas for making flowers out of yarn.
When you hear “flowers,” many people probably picture fresh blooms, but this time let’s try making adorable flowers with yarn.
All you need are your favorite colors of yarn, a yarn needle, and parts like pearl beads.
They’ll look lovely arranged as hair ties, keychains, or brooches.
You can make the petals just by wrapping the yarn around your finger, so even elementary school kids can give it a try with ease.
Minecraft accessories
Let’s make some game character merchandise! Here are ideas for Minecraft-themed accessories.
Minecraft is a globally popular game, and it even had a movie released.
How about making accessories inspired by Minecraft characters this time? You’ll need a grass-like sheet material, wooden cubes, scissors, black felt, strong double-sided tape or glue, an awl, and accessory findings.
You can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop, so feel free to give it a try!
Hair tie made using a candy container
@ituka104 Hair tie made with an Anpanman gummy containerAnpanman#Anpanman gummyResinhair tieHandmade
♬ A warm 6/8 beat march – Sheep Sounds
Let’s make hair accessories with resin! I’ll show you an idea for making hair ties using candy containers.
What you’ll need: empty candy containers, UV/epoxy resin, colored cellophane or aurora origami paper, hair tie findings, and hair ties.
How about using empty containers with cute silhouettes of Anpanman and his friends to create hair accessories? Since they’re wearable items, kids are sure to love them.
It also sounds fun to play around with the colors!
Anpanman Cup
@yumiy381 I tried making a cute Anpanman cup using a paper cup! It’s also adorable to fill it with your favorite things and give it as a gift! This one is easy too—just cut and paste and you’re done, so please give it a try!#cuteTranslationpaper cupFeltFunAnpanmanHandmadePresentRecommended for giftsNursery teacher / Childcare worker#Kindergarten
♬ San San Taisou – Kaori Inoue
Make it with felt! Here are some ideas for Anpanman-themed cups.
You’ll need paper cups, felt, a clear file folder, double-sided tape, scissors, and a pencil.
This idea is great for gifts and events.
Cut the felt to fit the size of the paper cup and stick it on with double-sided tape.
Cut out parts like the Anpanman belt and attach them to the cup to finish! It’s fun to decide what to put inside the cup—candy or stationery are great options.
Give it a try!
Original pouch made from a snack bag

Here’s an idea for making an original pouch using a snack bag.
You’ll need an empty snack bag, an A6-size hard card case, a craft knife, a ruler, fabric double-sided tape, scissors, a zipper, and a hair dryer.
First, cut off the top part of the hard card case with the craft knife.
Next, cut the snack bag so that the Anpanman illustration is included, and apply the fabric double-sided tape.
Finally, attach the zipper to the hard card case with the fabric double-sided tape, then apply heat with the hair dryer—and you’re done!


