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 (31–40)
Sparkling star decoration
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Let’s make a sparkling star with stained glass art.
First, create a frame with black construction paper, place it on a sheet of parchment paper so it’s easy to peel off, and apply clear tape.
Prepare pieces of clear cellophane cut into small bits.
After removing the parchment paper, sprinkle and stick the cellophane pieces on top.
And that’s it—the glittering star decoration is complete.
Since it’s transparent and lets light through, it looks beautiful when placed by a window where sunlight comes in.
Give it a try!
Just stick and stack! A pen holder made from a clear cup
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How about making a pen holder using clear paper cups? Once kids start elementary school, they use pencils and pens more often, so this would make a gift they’ll love.
First, decorate the outside of a clear paper cup by attaching your choice of parts—such as printed photos, tissue paper, or hearts and stars made from origami paper—to design the pen holder.
When your design is complete, place another clear paper cup inside it and seal the rims together with masking tape, and you’re done.
The see-through look is adorable, and it’s a fun idea you can make with simple materials!
Mini mini knitted bag

A finish that looks just like something from a store! Here are some ideas for mini mini knitted bags.
Many of you may be thinking about making something practical to give as a gift.
In that case, we highly recommend mini mini knitted bags.
Doesn’t just imagining gifting a hand-knitted bag make you excited? What you’ll need: fine mesh, hardware, a magnetic clasp, a sewing needle, decorative parts, yarn, and a strap.
Give it a try!
So cute! Herbarium

Herbariums are popular as interior decor.
They’re easy to make—just put parts and oil into a container you like and close the lid—so they’re great for kids’ crafts.
First, cut a clear sheet to fit inside the container and stick on any stickers you like.
Place it in the container, then add the flowers.
Adjust the positions of the sheet and flowers to design the look, and then pour in the oil.
Finish by decorating the container, and you’re done! Try changing the parts and decorations you use to create different kinds of herbariums.
gum

Cut the origami paper in half and fold it while shaping it, and you’ll end up with a piece of gum that looks just like the real thing, wrapped in paper.
If you draw your favorite illustrations or designs on the wrapper with a pen, it gives it an original touch and makes it even more fun.
You can even make a special case from another sheet of origami, put the gum inside, and it will look just like the real deal! If you add a twist so that the inside turns into a notepad when you open the gum, you can play while writing notes or leaving messages, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.
It’s an origami “sweet” you can make with simple materials, and with a little creativity, the ways to play expand dramatically.
Kids Will Love It! Handmade Ideas for Small Gifts (41–50)
Pen stand

Let’s make use of plastic bottles! Here are some ideas for a pen stand.
Speaking of pen stands, they’re a must-have item for elementary school students, right? They’re often used at home to hold pencils and pens upright.
This time, let’s make a pen stand using a mini-sized plastic bottle with a smooth surface.
You’ll need a plastic bottle, a kitchen paper roll core, a utility knife, patterned origami paper, double-sided tape, beads, a hot glue gun, and pom-poms for decoration.
The result is pop and cute, but you can change the vibe by playing with colors and patterns.
hair clip

How about giving a stylish hair clip that will have people asking, “Wait, is this handmade?” It may look tricky, but it’s actually easy to make.
The white, whipped-cream-like topping is acrylic resin for crafts, available at 100-yen shops.
Once you’ve got a hair clip you like, simply pipe this ‘whipped cream’ freely on top and decorate with your favorite pieces—then you’re done.
It will harden naturally in about two days, so be careful not to touch it in a hurry.
Another nice point is that you can make it easily without using glue.
Enjoy making it as if you were creating cute sweets!


