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Made with 100-yen shop materials! Handmade birthday gift ideas that middle schoolers will love

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

Are you wondering what to get your middle school friend for their birthday? Actually, you can create a memorable, lovely handmade gift just by combining items from the 100-yen shop.

You can easily make trendy pieces like photo bottles, acrylic stand displays, and Korean-style beaded charms! Here are ideas for handmade presents that are budget-friendly yet full of heartfelt sentiment.

Use these tips to craft a special gift for your dear friend!

Made with 100-yen store supplies! Handmade birthday gift ideas that middle schoolers will love (11–20)

acrylic stand

[DIY Goods] No resin or shrink plastic needed! How to make ultra-cheap acrylic stands that look perfect even on the back 🧃

acrylic stand

Acrylic stands—aka “acry-stas”—are indispensable for anyone who supports their faves.

Everyone has their own way to enjoy them: collecting and lining up favorite characters, or lighting them with LEDs.

And really, who wouldn’t be happy to receive an acrylic stand of their fave? So why not make one as a gift for a friend? Print the design you want to turn into an acrylic stand onto label paper and cut away the excess.

Stick it onto a rigid sheet, then apply a laminate sheet over the top and trim it to shape.

Attach the base design to thick cardstock and laminate that as well.

Punch a hole in the base, stand the acrylic piece up, and you’re done!

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candy bouquet

Gorgeous wrapping! Candy Bouquet | How to Make a Candy Bouquet

candy bouquet

How about making a bouquet out of sweets as a gift? Prepare individually wrapped treats like candies, and attach them one by one to straws.

Think of the sweets as flowers and the straws as stems.

Gather them together, secure with a rubber band, then wrap with wrapping paper and tie a ribbon to finish.

You can also put the sweets together in a single bag, turn the bottom side up, and wrap with paper to create the look of one large flower.

If a bouquet of only sweets feels a bit plain, adding a small balloon will make it more festive.

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Making felt flowers

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Why not try making flowers that never wilt using felt and pipe cleaners? It’s very easy and cute.

First, cut petals out of felt.

Slightly fold the base of each petal and snip along the crease—this is where you’ll thread the pipe cleaner later.

Cut a light green pipe cleaner into three 4 cm pieces.

Lay two pieces in an X shape, then place the third straight across and twist to form the stamen.

Wrap a green pipe cleaner around to make the stem, and wrap a yellow pipe cleaner around the tip of the stamen to represent the pollen.

Finally, thread the petals onto the stem and glue them in place to finish.

Try making your favorite flowers!

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macramé pouch

DIY Macrame Mini Pouch Keychain Tutorial

macramé pouch

Macramé pouches are simple items that fit any scene.

They’re popular because they’re easy to make by hand.

Just prepare the cord and knot it, and you’re done.

It takes a bit of detailed work, but once you get used to it, it’s repetitive and easy to remember.

Since rope cord is used, it’s durable and reliable.

The pouch is small, so it fits compactly in your bag.

Use it to carry snacks, cosmetics, or anything you like—very handy!

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Handmade croissant craft

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Croissants, whose toasty aroma practically comes through just by looking at them, are a popular bread across generations.

Let’s recreate that delicious croissant appearance using materials you can get at a 100-yen shop.

For the base, cut a puzzle mat into three different sizes, then glue them together while creating steps.

Once the base is complete, apply double-sided tape across the entire surface and wrap brown yarn around it to mimic the look of a croissant.

Since the layered dough and variations in browning are part of a croissant’s appeal, experiment with how you wrap the yarn and also use paint to reproduce these details effectively.

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