[Graduation from Kindergarten] Ideas for Handmade Gifts to Give to Someone Special at Farewell Time
How about making handmade gifts with the children for graduation season? Here, we’ve gathered gift ideas suitable for daycare and kindergarten graduation.
Heartfelt presents like message cards, trinket boxes, and pen holders are sure to be treasured by the recipients.
From handprint bouquets to flower-themed arrangements, each piece showcases the children’s unique personalities.
Please use these ideas as inspiration for a graduation ceremony where kids can enjoy the fun of creating and the joy of giving!
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Small accessory box made from a milk carton
https://www.tiktok.com/@buchiko_hoiku/video/7337953617057451266A colorful trinket box you can make from a milk carton! Here’s a great craft idea for a preschool graduation gift.
Open the milk carton and cut it into the shape of a small container.
Put your favorite paint colors on construction paper and slide the milk carton through the paint to create patterns.
Once dry, attach the paper to the inside surface and punch holes in the four corners.
On the back, glue colored construction paper of your choice, then fold it so it takes the shape of a small container.
Be sure to crease the corners well.
Thread a ribbon through the corner holes and tie it, and you’re done! Finger stamping also looks cute, so give it a try.
Pen holder made from construction paper
@maho.mama♬ Katakoto – sloppy dim
A pen holder made from drawing paper that can be used even in elementary school would make a delightful gift.
First, cut six square pieces out of the drawing paper.
Fold each piece to create creases horizontally and diagonally, then secure it with tape or glue so it doesn’t open, forming a triangular tube.
Fold the remaining five sheets in the same way, and glue the six triangular tubes together to form the pen holder.
Cut a piece of sturdy cardstock to match the shape of the base, glue it on, and you’re done.
If you like, decorating it with pompoms or ribbons would make it extra cute.
A small container made from an empty bottle
How about giving a handmade trinket box to someone special during graduation season? Here’s a cute craft idea for making a gift using an empty jar.
You’ll need an empty jar, fabric or felt, yarn, pom-poms and other decorations, and wood glue.
First, apply wood glue firmly to the felt, fabric, and decorations, then stick them onto the jar.
The steps are simple, but with a bit of creativity you can make it uniquely yours.
It’s also a good idea to choose jars in shapes you like, such as jam or seasoning jars!
Handmade rosette
A rosette is a flower-shaped decoration made of ribbon or fabric that you wear on your chest.
Why not try making one by hand? It would be lovely for everyone to wear them to the kindergarten graduation ceremony.
For the outer decoration, prepare strips of masking tape folded in half and stick them in a circle around the edge of the backing.
Doubling the layer makes it even nicer.
For the main body, cut a circle from cardboard, wrap it with colored paper, and place it on the backing with the masking tape.
You could also add an initial or a name.
Pendant made of clay
Recommended as a graduation gift from kindergarten! How about making a pendant out of stone powder clay to say “Congratulations” and “Thank you”? First, prepare a round-cut photo or portrait, laminate it, and cut it out leaving a small margin.
Get some decorations you like, such as beads.
Next, knead the stone powder clay until the surface becomes soft and shape it into a pendant.
Apply wood glue to the back of the laminated photo and embed it in the center of the clay.
Then embed your favorite materials around it, and insert a paper clip with the end bent at 90 degrees into the side so a pendant ribbon can pass through.
Let it dry for about four days, tie on the ribbon, and it’s done!
plastic shrink film keychain
How about making a keychain with shrink plastic? It’s easy: draw a picture on the shrink plastic, round off the corners, and bake it in a toaster oven.
A couple of tips: since shrink plastic shrinks when heated, draw your picture larger than you want the final size to be, and as soon as it’s done baking, place a weight on it to flatten it.
It will be hot when you take it out of the toaster oven, so use tools like chopsticks to avoid burns.
Let’s celebrate the kindergarten graduation by gifting a keychain decorated with your own original drawings or lettering!
Accordion album
To help them look back on their memories, it can be nice to give an album at the graduation ceremony.
While a book-style album is lovely, why not try making an accordion album that’s easy to unfold? Wrap pieces of thick cardboard with fabric, attach them to a sheet of drawing paper folded in a zigzag (accordion) pattern, and then paste photos onto each piece of cardboard to complete the accordion album.
Choosing which fabric to use and how to add decorations besides fabric offers a wide range of creative variations, which is part of the fun.
Message Card
If you want to put your feelings into words and give them as a gift, how about presenting a message card? You can find plenty of ready-made message cards in stores, but if it’s a gift, I recommend making one by hand.
With colored cardstock, stickers, and craft punches from a 100-yen shop, you can easily create a cute card—so give it a try.
Even children can make them, so why not have them create one as a present for a close friend?
Memo stand
https://www.tiktok.com/@sakurannbo55/video/7377217515459480850A memo stand that’s perfect for leaving little messages.
It’s just right as a handmade gift.
Gather a muffin cup, air-dry clay, a long paper clip, and some beads.
The key is to roll the clay and pack it into the muffin cup so there are no gaps.
Insert the long paper clip with the non-clamping end going into the clay.
Decorate with beads or ribbon, and you’re done! Once the clay has fully dried, painting it with acrylics is also recommended.
Original photo frame made with chenille stems (pipe cleaners)
@konoiku0 ⚠️Pipe cleaners are pricklier than they look, so be careful when you make this⚠️#handmade#craftChild's photoFor a gift #Father's Day#fathersday#Handmade Father's Day Present #OshiKatsuHandmadeHow many is this going to be?
♬ A heartwarming and relaxing song(1415834) – sanusagi
A photo frame made with pipe cleaners has a warm feel and makes the perfect gift.
Prepare some pipe cleaners and a clear file.
Twist and form three pipe cleaners into a bear shape, making loops as you go.
Adjust the amount of pipe cleaners, adding more if needed.
If you also adjust the volume of the bear’s ears as you make them, the balance will be more even.
Trace a bear face shape onto the clear file, then attach it at the spot where the photo will go using double-sided tape.
Once you tidy up the overall shape with the pipe cleaners, it’s done! Turning it into a keychain is recommended—you can carry it with you anywhere.