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 Photos of Your Grandchild! 10 Easy DIY Ideas (1–10)
Original keychain
Keychains with photos of grandchildren make great gifts because they can be worn or carried around all the time.
You can easily make one by simply placing a favorite photo into a photo keychain sold at 100-yen shops, so even small children can create them with ease.
However, since you’ll need to cut the photo to fit the keychain size, please have an adult assist if using scissors is still difficult or unsafe.
It’s a heartwarming Grandparents’ Day gift that lets them see their grandchild’s face anytime, anywhere.
Photos on fabric! Original pouch
Why not make a custom pouch using your grandchild’s favorite photo? It’s perfect for Respect for the Aged Day, and best of all, it lets Grandma and Grandpa see their grandchild’s smile anytime! You can get all the materials at the 100-yen shop, so it’s budget-friendly.
You’ll use a sheet of regular paper printed with your favorite photo on a home printer as the base.
Since the process involves ironing and using a sewing machine, it might be difficult for a child to make alone—so we recommend making it together with Mom or Dad.
A one-of-a-kind photo pouch is sure to be a special gift!
Memory Photo Magnet
Why not make magnets that let you display your favorite photos on the refrigerator and more? You can rearrange the photos to match your grandchild’s growth and attach them wherever you like, as many times as you want.
First, edit your grandchild’s photos using a smartphone app, and once you’ve finished adjusting the images, print them as stickers.
Next, stick them onto an adhesive mounting board cut to size.
Finally, attach a magnet to the back, trim off any excess, and you’re done.
It’s also fun to customize the size and shape of the magnets.
Grandchild’s album
For elderly people, an album where they can see their grandchild’s smile and growth is a gift they’ll never get tired of—perhaps the perfect present.
These days there are many options, such as using smartphone apps or services that select photos and create albums for free, but choosing and making an album with the photos the grandchild personally likes will likely be appreciated even more.
It’s easy to make—just pick the photos and slip them into an album—so it’s a great recommendation for Respect-for-the-Aged Day.
Adding messages to the album will surely make it an even more heartfelt gift that they’ll love.
Footprint and photo gift
If you’re looking for a heartfelt gift for grandparents, we recommend your grandchild’s footprints and photos.
Arrange photos that show your grandchild’s growth in a frame, and place the footprints in the center to create a one-of-a-kind, heartwarming gift.
Adding a drawing by your grandchild, a message of gratitude, or noting a special date is also a great idea.
You can also cut the paper with the footprints into a heart shape to convey even more love and appreciation.
It’s a keepsake that beautifully captures your grandchild’s growth—something they’ll want to cherish and display forever.