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Gifts with your grandchild’s photos! Easy DIY ideas

When you’re thinking about a gift for Respect-for-the-Aged Day or a birthday present for grandparents, wouldn’t photos of their grandchildren make them the happiest? If they live far away and you don’t get to see them often, you probably want to send something that lets them see how the grandkids are growing.

So here are some handmade gift ideas using photos! In addition to the classic photo album, we’ve gathered a variety of ideas like custom bottles made by transferring photos and original calendars you can create with apps.

Feel free to use these as a reference and give them a try!

Gifts with Photos of Your Grandchild! 10 Easy DIY Ideas (1–10)

[Transcription] My bottle

[Transcription] Let’s make our own bottle with PET plastic ♡
[Transcription] My bottle

This is an item that lets you design a portable personal bottle with photos of your grandchild.

Since it’s a bottle you can fill with your favorite drinks like water or tea, it’s useful for walks and outings.

First, prepare a bottle in your preferred shape that you can buy at a 100-yen shop.

Next, cut the image you’ll use to fit the size of the bottle.

At this stage, also cut a sheet used to prevent kitchen stains on walls, and attach it to the image.

Then rub it with a squeegee or similar tool for about 3–5 minutes.

After peeling off the release paper, place the paper on a tray, pour water over it, and scrub with a toothbrush.

Once the illustration appears clearly, drain the water and stick it onto the bottle to finish.

Original Mug

No press machine needed! An easy way to do mug sublimation printing at home
Original Mug

This item lets you print your grandchild’s photos or illustrations onto a mug.

The key point is that you can make it using only household items—no special machines or heat presses required.

First, print the illustration or photo on inkjet paper.

Place the printed paper at the center of a plain mug and secure it with masking tape.

Since it will undergo high heat later, it’s important to use heat-resistant tape.

Next, wrap a silicone mat around the mug to cover it.

Heat it in an oven at 200°C (about 392°F) for roughly 7 minutes, and the illustration will transfer onto the mug—done!

acrylic stand

Here’s how to make an acrylic stand that lets you display an illustration upright by inserting it into a base.

First, prepare a glossy print of your grandchild’s photo or an illustration.

Turn the paper over, apply acrylic paint, and spread it with a sponge.

Next, cut a PP sheet to use as a work base, then cut out the illustration from the glossy paper.

Place a silicone mat over the illustration, add the base portion, and cut.

Then, apply UV resin to the illustration and overlay a clear file.

Press from above with a UV-LED light to cure the illustration, then place a mold on top and apply more resin.

Cure again, then trim away any excess with nippers.

Finally, sand the edges and place the piece onto the base you made to finish.

Original watch

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Original watch

Here’s an idea for making an original clock that gives off a stylish vibe and looks great as interior decor.

You can easily put it together using a photo frame, an illustration, and a clock kit from a 100-yen shop.

First, take out the backing board from the back of the photo frame and make a hole in it where the center of the clock hands will go.

Next, align the hole with the illustration and the hands from the clock kit, attach them, and then reassemble the frame to finish.

It also makes a great gift if you draw an illustration based on a cherished photo, like a memory with your grandchild or a family picture.

Original calendars made from your photos

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Original calendars made from your photos

Here’s an idea for making an original calendar using photos of your grandchild.

Since it uses items you can buy at a 100-yen shop, it’s also great to make together with kids.

First, edit and adjust the calendar images and your grandchild’s photos, then print them on glossy paper.

Adding icons for special dates or a message of appreciation is another nice touch.

Next, make a stand by cutting and gluing thick paper, and use a clip to secure the calendar.

If you want a flip-style calendar, using a binder ring is recommended.