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)
Candy lei
Let’s make a candy lei gift with kids’ favorite candies.
First, cut two pieces of clear wrapping sheet to 50 cm by 8 cm.
To keep the candies from shifting, wrap them snugly in the sheet and secure with tape.
Leave about 4 cm of space between each candy—that’s the key.
After taping the fifth candy, attach the second sheet to extend the length and continue wrapping more candies in the same way.
When you’re done wrapping, bring the ends of the wrapping sheet together and tape them to form a loop.
Finally, add ribbons between the candies for a festive touch, and you’re done.
Depending on the candy designs and ribbon colors, this idea can be used for many occasions such as Halloween, Christmas, or birthdays.
Give it a try!
[Kids Will Love It!] Handmade Ideas for Small Gifts (51–60)
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!
A cute dog plushie made from a towel
This is about making a cute stuffed dog using an everyday face towel you can find in any household.
First, cut the towel to create two identical pieces layered together.
Make small slits in both pieces, sew them together, turn the piece right-side out, and stuff it with cotton.
Then shape the overall form with thread and attach parts like the face made from felt to finish.
By changing the towel’s color and the facial expression, you can create plushies with a variety of looks.
How to make melon cream soda
Melon soda isn’t just refreshing in taste—the vibrant green color alone gives off a sense of fun.
Focusing on that look, this project shows how to make a colorful mascot using simple materials.
The main materials are jelly-like modeling clay and crushed stones; by combining them well, you can recreate the sparkle of melon soda.
Fill a cup with jelly clay and crushed stones, then place white clay on top to resemble ice cream, and finish with decorations like a cherry and a straw.
Think about angles and proportions as you work to make it look as realistic as possible.
Finger-knitted scrunchie
Introducing a scrunchie you can knit using your fingers.
When you think of knitting, you might imagine using two needles or skillfully handling a crochet hook.
Finger knitting is a project that lets even kids who aren’t used to knitting try it out easily.
It’s also recommended for kids who love knitting and want to try something a little different.
For a scrunchie, use your fingers to knit yarn onto an elastic band.
At first, the steps may seem complicated, but once you get used to the process, it goes smoothly.
Using fluffy yarn gives the finished piece a cute, puffy texture.
Puni Puni Squeeze
You won’t be able to resist touching it! Here are some ideas for squishy, jiggly squeezes.
A “squeeze” is a toy made of soft material that you can enjoy by gripping and squashing to feel the texture.
How about trying your hand at making a homemade squeeze with a fun, squishy feel? You’ll need nano tape, glitter, small decorative parts, water, and so on.
The key is to firmly seal the edges of the nano tape! Give it a try with your kids.
Translucent name tag
Express your individuality with a translucent look! Here are ideas for see-through name tags.
In places with many children, like elementary schools or lessons, it’s easy for belongings to get lost.
When a name tag is attached, your items are much more likely to find their way back to you! This time, let’s make translucent name tags and attach them to bags and other important items.
You’ll need deco plates, clear stickers, letter stickers, protective tape, silicone rings, keychain hardware, and more.
Customize the design to suit the item you want to attach the name tag to.