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[Cute Prizes] Handmade Prize Ideas for School Culture Festivals

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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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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)

Memo stand

[Resin DIY] A Sparkly Memo Stand Using Eye Pins ♡ It Can Also Be a Photo Frame!

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.

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Hair accessories such as scrunchies

[Easy] Make It by Hand-Sewing! How to Make a Basic Scrunchie ♡ Kumamiki Sewing Class #11 [Handmade / DIY]

Hair accessories such as scrunchies

How about classic cute scrunchies as prizes for your school festival? All you need are fabric and a hair elastic! You can make them by hand, so even if you’re not comfortable with a sewing machine, they’re easy to craft.

You can get everything, including the fabric, at 100-yen shops, so the low cost is another plus.

Basic stitches like running stitch or slip stitch are all you need! There are countless fabric options, so pick your favorite cute pattern.

Choosing your class color is also a great idea.

Definitely try making them together and have fun!

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bracelet

[100-Yen Store DIY] Super Easy: I Tried Making a Bracelet

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!

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[Cute Prizes] Handmade Cultural Festival Prizes: Recommended Ideas (11–20)

storage case

[Storage Case] How to Make a Storage Case from Clear Files—Perfectly Fits Payment Slips and Convenient for Storing Leftover Origami Paper and Stickers

storage case

Why not try making a storage case using a clear file folder? Cut along the glued edge of the clear file to split it into two sheets, then cut them to the size of the storage case you want to make.

Create a front piece and a back piece.

Cut the back piece larger to include the lid.

After attaching the front and back pieces with double-sided tape, use an awl to punch holes where the lid overlaps the front.

Attach snap buttons to the holes, and you’re done.

Find a clear file you like and give it a try!

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postcard

Hachikou Art Club Postcard 2014

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.

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costume headpiece

[Craft] I tried making a Pikachu cap using milk cartons! How to make a Pikachu cap with milk cartons. #Pokemon #Pikachu #Handmade #Craft #pokemon

costume headpiece

Wearing character headgear at a theme park lifts your spirits and makes it even more fun, doesn’t it? If you make headgear a prize at a school festival, participants will love it and the event will be even more exciting! Using milk cartons that every household has is also great for recycling—two birds with one stone.

In the video, we’re making a Pikachu headpiece, but by changing the designs of the eyes, mouth, ears, and so on, you can create headgear for all kinds of characters! Kids who come to the festival are sure to enjoy it, too.

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Book cover

[No Sewing!!] DIY Handmade Book Cover Using Seria Tenugui [How-To]

Book cover

Fabric book covers feel special, and it’s always nice to receive one as a gift, right? How about making simple no-sew book covers from tenugui cloth as prizes for your school festival? You can even get tenugui at 100-yen shops, so it’s great that you can make them on a budget.

In the video, we show the size for paperback books, which is probably the easiest and most practical size to use.

Using an actual paperback cover as a template makes the process smooth.

Tenugui doesn’t fray much even when left unhemmed, which is a plus! It’s also recommended for those who aren’t confident with sewing.

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