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)
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.
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.
Easy Long-tailed Tit
This is about making a long-tailed tit, notable for its white and soft appearance, using faux fur fabric.
The key points are how to make the most of the fabric’s softness and how rounded to make the final shape.
You’ll cut the fabric using a pattern, sew the pieces together, then stuff them with filling to create a round form.
Since you’ll combine the body and tail before adding the stuffing, it may be important to sew while keeping the final shape in mind.
It’s also interesting that the impression changes depending on how much stuffing you use.
A floppy, cute sitting teddy bear
A seated teddy bear plushie made with faux fur has a charming combination of softness and a relaxed, floppy look.
You sew together fabric with fur and stuff it with cotton, and the way you stuff it affects how relaxed it looks in the end.
Make the parts for the face, body, arms, and legs, connect them while keeping natural transitions in mind, and attach the small parts to finish.
Pay close attention to details like the size of each part and the colors you use, and craft it with care.
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.
Flowers made with adhesive seals
Give the gift of flowers that never wilt! Here are some ideas for making flowers with adhesive glue stickers.
Many kids who want to give flowers as a present may feel sad when they wither.
That’s why we recommend flowers made with adhesive glue stickers.
Since they won’t wilt, they can be displayed as interior decor.
You’ll need items like a clear file folder, water-based pens, glue, a plastic wrap core, wire, masking tape, and ribbon.
Give it a try!
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!