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 (41–50)
Cute beaded candy craft
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Let’s make cute candies using your favorite beads! Cut the soft case into your preferred shape, fold it in half, then use a hair iron to apply heat and seal the edges to make a little pouch.
Fill it with beads and seal the opening.
Stick masking tape on both ends of the candy, trim it with a zigzag cut, and you’re done.
Try using different beads to create various kinds of candies.
If you make the bag for holding the candies the same way, it’ll look extra cute and really stand out.
Magical girl wand with candy inside!
How about giving a cute magic wand packed with heart-fluttering charm as a gift? First, prepare two heart-shaped zip bags and fill one with candy.
Next, attach a wide tapioca (bubble tea) straw to the zip bag, then stick the other zip bag on top.
Finally, decorate it cutely by adding ribbons or feathers to the wand and sticking deco parts or stickers on the zip bags—and you’re done! Even after the candy inside the zip bag is gone, it will surely become a fun prop for pretend play as a magic wand.
It’s perfect for Halloween or Christmas parties, too.
Be sure to make your own original wand together with your child!
fake acrylic keychain
Acrylic keychains are appealing items thanks to their sturdy material, letting you show off the cute designs without worrying much about them breaking when you hang them on a bag.
With that acrylic keychain image in mind, how about making a durable keychain using simple materials? The main component is a sticker of the character you want to feature on the keychain; you cut it out and wrap it with tape to give it an acrylic-like look.
To make it more colorful and more durable, it’s also important to consider which tapes you use and how much you layer them.
Whipped-deco clip
Fresh and cute! Here are some ideas for whipped cream-style decorated clips.
The fluffy cream looks so real you’ll want to touch it—whipped decorations are irresistibly charming.
When you decorate clips, they become practical and make great gifts, don’t you think? You’ll need clips, whipped cream glue, pearl beads, your favorite charms, and some tools.
In the video, they create a melon-soda-inspired design that’s super cute.
It also sounds fun to come up with your own original pieces by choosing your own colors and designs!
Candy Magnet
Let’s make a magnet that looks like a candy with twisted ends.
The materials and steps are very simple, so it’s highly recommended.
First, prepare strong magnets from a 100-yen shop, a plastic bottle cap, and a fabric scrap with a pattern you like.
Start by gluing the magnet to the back of the bottle cap.
Next, cut the fabric scrap to 14 cm by 10 cm, then fold back and glue three sides, leaving just one of the short sides unfolded.
Once the glue is dry, wrap the bottle cap with the fabric and secure it with glue.
Finally, to create the candy shape, gather and stitch the fabric at both ends with thread.
You’re done! Try making lots in different colors and patterns.
chocolate
Line up little square chocolates made from origami inside a matching origami box, and you get an adorable piece that looks just like a gift.
Fill it not only with brown chocolates but also with pink, white, and yellow ones to make it visually vibrant and double the fun of making.
Each piece uses a simple folding method, so as you create them little by little, you can enjoy it with a collector’s mindset—that’s part of the charm.
It’s fun to display and to play with, and if you work on it together as a parent and child, it’ll feel like running your very own chocolate shop.
You can’t eat them, but these origami sweets are a delight to look at.
Glass tile coaster
Here’s an idea for making stylish glass tile coasters that can hold cups and glasses.
You can make them without using scissors or cutters, so it’s great for creating gifts with kids to give to friends.
First, apply glue to the coaster and arrange the mosaic pieces.
Once the glue dries, spread a mixture of cement and water over the coaster, filling in all the gaps.
Finally, clean and finish the surface with cotton swabs or wet wipes, and your item is complete.
It’s a soothing piece featuring vibrant colors and patterns.
