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!
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Gifts with your grandchild’s photo! Easy DIY ideas (11–20)
Original Pen Stand
If you want an easy way to make a heartfelt gift, I recommend an original pen stand.
You can make it with items from the 100-yen shop and a photo.
Just remove the transparent part of the pen stand and insert a photo you created with a smartphone app, for example.
You could also include your grandchild’s drawing along with the photo.
Simply layer them on the base, and your pen holder is complete.
It’s a useful item both as a tool for storing stationery and as a decorative piece for your room.
Original uchiwa (hand fan)
Why not try making your own uchiwa, the classic item for staying cool in the hot summer? You can create an original piece themed around your grandchild’s photo or illustrations.
First, use a smartphone app to adjust the design for the uchiwa and print it out.
Next, cut the illustration to match the shape of an uchiwa kit, which you can buy at 100-yen shops.
Finally, glue the front and back papers onto the uchiwa base, and you’re done.
The steps are simple, so it’s also recommended as a fun project to do with kids.
How about making a fan-service style uchiwa featuring your grandchild as the star?
Herbarium ballpoint pen
Why not give your grandparents a herbarium ballpoint pen with soothing, vibrant colors on their special day? Because ballpoint pens are used so often in daily life, it’s a practical gift they’ll appreciate.
First, print the illustration you want to use onto OHP film and attach it to waterproof film.
Next, place artificial flowers and the illustration inside a craft ballpoint pen barrel, then add herbarium oil.
Fix the barrel with instant adhesive and reassemble the hardware to complete your original pen.
Try cutting and pasting your grandchild’s drawings or photos to create a warm, personal piece.
Photo bottle
Here’s a cute photo bottle idea that also makes a lovely interior decoration for your room.
Using items you can buy at a 100-yen shop, it would be fun to make them together with your kids.
First, cut laminate film to fit the size of the bottle.
Stick a memorable photo onto the laminate film, then decorate it with pens and stickers.
Put the film and some cushioning material inside the bottle, close the lid, and your original bottle is complete.
It’s also nice to place small items or sweets inside the bottle as a gift, or include a message card written by your grandchild.
Herbarium with photos
This is a herbarium crafted with a theme of your grandchild’s photo and flowers.
Why not gift your grandparents a present that brings a touch of brightness to any room? First, cut the laminating film and photo to match the size of the bottle you’ll use for the herbarium, then laminate them together.
Next, place beads and flowers inside the bottle and add herbarium oil.
Close the lid, tie a ribbon, attach a charm, and it’s complete.
If you’re making it for a special occasion like Respect-for-the-Aged Day, it’s also a great idea to create one for each grandparent with their own color or design theme.