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[Cute Prizes] Handmade Prize Ideas for School Culture Festivals
Are you struggling to decide on prizes for your school festival? You’re probably not alone.
With a limited budget and time for preparation, there are all kinds of constraints to consider.
Here, we’ll introduce some easy, low-cost prize ideas you can make even within those limitations.
Let’s use items from 100-yen shops and everyday recyclables to create stylish and cute prizes!
We hope your school festival becomes a wonderful event that stays in everyone’s memories!
[Cute Prizes] Handmade Festival Prizes and Recommended Ideas (1–10)
keychain
Keychains are a classic souvenir, but they’re also great as cute prizes for school festivals! That said, with so many variations, many people aren’t sure what kind to make.
In that case, how about a star-shaped keychain you can make on a low budget using straws you have lying around at home? By simply weaving two straws into a star, you can create an adorable, grown-up style keychain! Make several in different colors for a more luxurious look—they’re perfect as prizes, too.
friendship bracelet
The friendship bracelets that became explosively popular thanks to soccer players wearing them—many of you have probably made them by hand.
They’re easy to wear and make great prizes for a school festival! There are many ways to braid friendship bracelets, so you can weave in various patterns, letters, and designs.
The look also changes depending on the material, such as wool yarn or embroidery thread, so discuss your class colors and designs and give it a try! They’re relatively easy even for beginners to make, so why not create some as a memory of your school festival?
bookmark
How about giving out fun, customizable bookmarks as prizes for your school festival? Use your own illustrations and materials to create one-of-a-kind bookmarks! It’s also fun to come up with a class logo and color scheme.
The materials are simple: laminating film and ribbon, both available at 100-yen shops.
When applying the laminating film, be careful not to trap any fine dust.
The bookmark in this video is a high-quality, transfer-style version, but if you’re short on time or think it’s too difficult, just applying laminating film should be more than enough!
can badge
Pin-back buttons, a popular choice for original merchandise, are perfect as prizes for school festivals.
With a button-making kit, you can easily put them together by combining the dedicated parts, hardware, and backing cards.
Print your own drawings, logos, or class marks to create one-of-a-kind badges that make lasting memories.
Layering a holographic sticker on top adds sparkle and makes them eye-catching.
If you prepare several designs and hand them out at random, they become fun, lottery-style prizes; selling them at your class or club booth will also draw attention.
While they take a bit of prep, the results are satisfying and sure to be appreciated.
aroma candle
How about popular aroma candles as prizes for your school festival? Candles have a luxurious feel and are perfect for special prizes! You can get all the materials at the 100-yen shop.
They’re easy to make on a low budget, even for beginners.
A great point is that you can choose your favorite scents, and using essential oils is totally fine.
Be careful not to burn yourself when melting the wax, as it gets hot.
Your class could discuss and pick a few different scents, too.
If everyone works together to make them, it’ll be a memory that lasts!
smartphone cleaner
Smartphone cleaners made from 100-yen shop eyeglass cloths are also great as prizes.
First, make a template.
Any shape works—animals, stars, anything you like.
Use the template to trace onto the eyeglass cloth and mark the opening where you’ll turn it right side out.
Insert a ring for attaching a strap, then sew along the traced line, leaving the opening unsewn.
Trim away the excess fabric around the edges and turn the piece right side out through the opening.
Stuff it with cotton, close the opening, attach the strap, and you’re done!
Snack pack
https://www.tiktok.com/@mmm_95v/video/6934664515351088385If you want to hand out cute, easy prizes at a school festival, candy packs are a great choice.
Fill a clear bag with treats.
Punch a hole in a piece of cardstock to thread a ribbon through, then attach the paper to the bag’s opening with a stapler or tape.
Finish by threading the ribbon and tying it, and you’ll get a nicely wrapped look.
Even just combining store-bought snacks can create variety, making it fun to choose and increasing visitors’ satisfaction.
Add a message card or draw a small illustration for an extra original touch that leaves a lasting impression.
The process is simple and easy to mass-produce, making it perfect for class-run booths or raffles.
bracelet
Bracelets that beautifully decorate your wrists are perfect as prizes for a school festival! One great point is how easy they are to make—just thread beads onto fishing line.
Try combining beads in different colors, or add a single charm as an accent to create your favorite style.
It’s also fun to try a slightly stylish design with three strands crossing over each other.
Let’s delight visitors with cute or cool bracelets!
postcard
If someone is good at drawing, how about making postcards as prizes? The design is up to you, so you can hand-draw illustrations or use photos.
There are lots of design apps for smartphones these days, so give them a look.
If you want to keep costs down, print on drawing paper with a printer and cut them out.
A paper cutter makes cutting easier.
It’s also a good idea to create multiple designs and let customers choose their favorite.
Memo stand
Here’s an idea for a sparkly, translucent memo stand.
Since this is a resin piece, you’ll need UV resin and a UV light.
Twist two eye pins together to make one.
Thread on a filigree part, then pour UV resin mixed with holographic glitter into a mold.
Stand the twisted eye pin in the center and briefly cure it with the UV light to hold it in place.
Add more UV resin around the base of the eye pin and cure thoroughly to finish.
If you prepare a few different holograms and filigree parts, offering variations will let customers choose their favorite, which they’ll surely appreciate.