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[Childcare] Handmade medal ideas to prepare for birthdays
Many preschools and kindergartens probably give medals to children at birthday parties.
You can just picture the kids happily receiving their medals.
On the other hand, some of you may be struggling because the medals end up being the same every year and it’s hard to come up with new ideas.
For those people, here are some handmade medal ideas to give to children on their birthdays.
We’ve gathered plenty of ideas for materials, motifs, and more, so please try a new way of making them.
[Childcare] Handmade medal ideas to prepare for birthdays (1–10)
[Ribbon] Rosette Medal
This is a rosette medal with a cute, flower-like shape made from origami.
The pleats of the strip-shaped origami are lovely, and wearing it gives a festive impression.
You can make it with easily prepared materials like two sheets of origami paper and a ribbon.
Fold the base of the rosette medal with one sheet, then create pleats with the other sheet and glue them on.
Attach a paper circle with a message and add a ribbon to finish.
It looks fancy, but the steps aren’t complicated, so try making it for preschool events and activities.
You can also enjoy arranging it, such as using polka-dot patterns for the pleated part.
[Masking Tape] Rosette
![[Masking Tape] Rosette](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tPGrVyREbos/sddefault.jpg)
Rosettes are decorated with pleated folds around a medal, creating a glamorous look, aren’t they? They’re perfect for medals to pin on children’s birthdays.
The process may seem tricky, but using masking tape makes it easy.
Stick your favorite masking tape halfway onto a ruler or similar straight edge, then layer another masking tape over the exposed half.
Attach it to the medal backing and fold it to create pleats.
Since it’s masking tape, you can redo it as many times as you like—for example, if you want to change the pleat width.
Finish by placing a paper with your message in the center.
You can enjoy different vibes by decorating with ribbons or playing with masking tape patterns.
Shaka-shaka Medal
This is a fun medal where the confetti inside shakes with a rattle.
Use clear wrapping bags sold in the wrapping section of 100-yen shops.
Cut the wrapping bag to fit the size of the medal and fill it with small pieces of paper in various colors.
Scraps of paper work well for the confetti, too.
Sandwich the confetti-filled bag between two medal shapes made from construction paper and glue them together.
Decorating the medals with shapes like rabbits, bears, or stars makes the piece even nicer.
It’s a medal that kids can shake and enjoy.
[Origami] 3D Medal
![[Origami] 3D Medal](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0W15bfKdaDU/sddefault.jpg)
Here’s an introduction to a paper fan-style medal that looks perfect for birthday parties, sports days, and more.
You can make it with simple steps using a single sheet of origami paper.
First, divide the paper into four equal parts and accordion-fold each strip.
The key is to score the fold lines before folding so you get evenly spaced pleats.
Fold each pleated strip in half, glue it to form a fan shape, then glue the fans together to form a circle.
For the message area, prepare a piece of paper cut into a circle.
Using the bottom of a paper cup as a template gives you just the right size.
Write your message, stick it on, and you’re done.
You can add a string to wear it around the neck, or attach a ribbon or safety pin to enjoy it as a corsage-style accessory.
[Origami] Anpanman Medal
![[Origami] Anpanman Medal](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sIkbJlYbsfQ/sddefault.jpg)
Anpanman is a character who enjoys tremendous popularity among children.
Here’s a recommendation for a birthday gift that’s sure to delight: an Anpanman medal.
Using origami, create pleat-like folds in the center and turn them into Anpanman’s face.
Rather than simply drawing Anpanman on a flat sheet of paper and sticking it on, using pleats lets you make something even more fitting for a celebration.
Adding origami frills around the medal like a rosette will make it even more festive.
It’s an Anpanman celebration medal that will make energetic kids feel even more pumped up.
[Masking Tape] Golden Rosette
![[Masking Tape] Golden Rosette](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rxzMerd0lGM/sddefault.jpg)
Masking tape is easy to find at 100-yen shops, and it comes in a variety of patterns.
Here’s an idea for making a gold rosette using masking tape.
First, stick gold origami paper onto a piece of cardboard cut into a circle.
Prepare another base, fold strips of masking tape in half, and attach them along the edge.
Then glue the gold-covered cardboard on top.
Add ribbons to the back, and you’re done! If you apply the masking tape in two slightly overlapping rows, it will look more glamorous.
Origami Heart Medal
Let’s make a cute heart medal out of origami.
Hearts are one of the shapes kids love, aren’t they? Using half a sheet of origami paper, let’s create a lovely, popular heart medal.
After cutting the paper in half and making some creases, we’ll fold it into a heart shape.
There are simple origami heart folds, but the heart medal includes a step where you fold pleats.
Unlike a regular origami heart, the finished medal will have pleats inside the heart, giving it a more festive look.
It’s a perfect craft for celebrations like birthday parties.