Handmade birthday gift ideas that high schoolers will love: stylish items
Even if you want to give a friend a present, as a student your budget is limited, right?
And considering it might overlap with someone else’s gift or they might already have it, many people probably feel like giving something handmade instead.
In this article, we introduce handmade gift ideas that high schoolers are likely to love.
Some of them take a bit of time to make, but many of the materials can be found at 100-yen shops, so the cost isn’t very high.
Feel free to use this as a reference and give them a try!
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[High Schoolers Will Love It!] Handmade Birthday Gift Ideas: Stylish Items (1–10)
Merch of my fave (idol/character)
These days, there probably aren’t many high schoolers who aren’t into “oshi-katsu” (supporting their favorite idols or characters).
Oshi-katsu has become a social phenomenon and a comforting presence that adds color to everyday life.
Many people even work hard at school so they can go to live shows and concerts! And oshi goods are essential for that.
With Daiso’s slide mirror keychain, all you have to do is stick on a photo of your fave and you’re done.
If you decorate it cutely, it also makes a great gift.
Since it’s a keychain, you can attach it to your bag and look at your oshi anytime for a quick power boost.
pouch
Pouches are handy because you can use them to carry all sorts of things.
You can never have too many, and they make great gifts for friends.
For high school students, they’re often used for stationery or cosmetics.
This everyday essential that’s so useful can actually be made by hand.
First, prepare your favorite patterned fabric, fusible interfacing, and a zipper.
Sew the fabric with a sewing machine to shape it, attach the zipper, and you’re done.
If you follow the steps, it’s easy to make, so no worries.
Birthday album
It’s nice to keep memories along with photos so you can look back on them later, isn’t it? Adding messages and arranging them in an album is also recommended, because it lets you retrace how you felt at the time.
There are so many casual anniversaries with friends and memorable places that you can’t even count them all, right? Let’s cherish them all and keep them as pages of your memories.
I also recommend making a photo cover by arranging stylish paper sold at 100-yen shops.
It will become a one-of-a-kind, originality-filled birthday album.
[High Schoolers Will Love It!] Handmade Birthday Gift Ideas: Stylish Items (11–20)
aroma wax bar
Aroma wax bars aren’t exactly a mainstream item yet, but they’re steadily gaining popularity among style-savvy folks.
You might even have a classmate who says, “I already use one!” Unlike incense, which requires a flame, aroma wax bars let you enjoy fragrance easily without using fire.
Since there’s no flame involved, they’re safe for households with small children or pets.
Plus, you can make them using only items from a 100-yen shop, so they’re budget-friendly for high schoolers.
Use dried flowers, your favorite characters, or your idol’s placard to turn them into wonderful gifts.
Be sure to check out the how-to video for reference!
Initial key holder
Incorporating the recipient’s initials can enhance the feeling that it was made especially for them.
Let’s make a keychain featuring such initials.
Pour resin into a chocolate mold and add decorations; it’s recommended to create originality through how you arrange the design.
Try mixing colors that evoke the person you’re giving it to, or add embellishments that suit them.
Aim for a simple design that they can easily incorporate into their daily life.
Homemade sweets
When it comes to birthday presents, cake is the classic choice, but homemade cakes are difficult to make and tricky to transport.
In times like these, how about celebrating with festive cookies inspired by cakes? Use cookie dough as the base, vary the colors with chocolate, and combine them to create different types of cakes.
Stacking several cookies and placing them in a case makes the cake motif even clearer, so it’s a great recommendation.
Memory Cheki Album
When you open a box themed like an instant camera, an album for looking back on memories appears from inside.
A key point is that the album is folded up in the box, creating a sense of excitement as you unfold it and look through the photos.
Be mindful of customization—such as the box design and photo selection—to bring out strong originality.
Aim not only for a design that clearly conveys “this is a camera,” but also for a vibrant look that makes people want to display it.