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 (51–60)
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.
Accessory box made from an empty box
Some children who love fashion may have lots of charms for rings or clothes, right? Since they can easily get lost, it’s handy to have a box that can store them all together.
Here’s an accessory box that’s practical too.
You can make it with an empty box you already have at home.
Add thickness by attaching pieces cut from a quilted surface to the lid and the sides of the box.
The soft, cushioned thickness gives it a luxurious feel, turning it into a proper jewelry box.
If you roll up some felt fabric and place it inside the box, you can store rings neatly.
The finished product won’t look like it was made from an empty box, so give it a try for inspiration!
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.
Kids Will Love It! Handmade Ideas for Small Gifts (61–70)
Finger-knitted sacoche
Let’s try knitting a sacoche—those trendy flat crossbody bags—using just your fingers.
Since sacoches are slim and have no gusset, they seem easy to make with finger knitting.
It could be a fun project for kids who want to try knitting, and it’s also recommended for kids who’d like to try a different knitting method than usual.
If you use yarn in your favorite colors, your piece will turn out even more special.
Once it’s finished, try slinging your sacoche over your shoulder and heading out.
As you get used to the process, it’s the kind of project that would make a great gift for friends and family too.
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!
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.
