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[Cute Prizes] Handmade Prize Ideas for School Culture Festivals

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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 (21–30)

suncatcher

With a Candy Lid!? Sparkling Sun Catcher #suncatcher #crafts #athomeactivities #parentinghacks

suncatcher

Suncatchers that brighten up windows with sparkling colors are irresistible handmade prizes for a school festival if you love all things shiny.

Pour liquid laundry starch or clear school glue into a flat mold, such as a candy box lid, and arrange decorative pieces like glitter, beads, and tiny sequins.

Let it dry thoroughly; once it sets into a clear, jelly-like sheet, gently remove it from the mold.

Punch a hole at the top, thread a string through, and it’s done.

When hung, it catches the light and twinkles, lifting your spirits just by looking at it.

You can express individuality through colors, shapes, and decorations, so making several varieties as prizes also adds the fun of choosing.

It’s low-cost and the process is enjoyable, making it a great project to create together as a class.

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strap

Beginner-friendly! How to Make an Easy Phone Strap | Macrame Hand Strap Tutorial

strap

Here are some ideas for making straps with macramé.

First, thread two macramé ropes through the strap hardware.

Basically, you’ll use square knots to make it.

After tightening each knot firmly, neaten the shape and tie the next one.

Once you’ve finished one side, pass the other end through the hardware as well, and wrap it with another cord to finish.

Macramé rope comes in a wide range of colors, so mixing and matching is fun.

If your budget allows, you could also add a charm from a 100-yen shop.

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[Cute Prizes] Handmade Festival Prizes and Recommended Ideas (31–40)

smartphone pouch

[Many pockets!] How to make a smartphone shoulder bag with a zipper pocket and spring clasp

smartphone pouch

A phone pouch that everyone can use is a super handy giveaway, because people can start using it the moment they receive it at the school festival! If you make it to hang from the neck and ensure the phone compartment closes securely, there’s no need to worry about dropping your phone while visiting different booths.

Adding a small pocket is also convenient for carrying the coins you’ll need at the festival.

Since it’s just a phone case, you don’t need to make it very big, and even those who aren’t good at crafts will find it easy to make once they get the hang of it.

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magnet

DIY with 100-yen store items: Easy! Upcycle and decorate magnets using natto packets — simple handmade craft with a Gudetama package

magnet

Let’s try making some handy magnets by hand! There are several methods: you can use plain magnets like the ones sold at 100-yen shops, or combine a DIY button badge kit with magnetic sheets.

If you’re starting with ready-made magnets, just stick your favorite illustration on top and coat it with resin—that’s it! If you’re using a DIY button badge product, simply place your favorite illustration inside and attach a magnetic sheet to the back for an easy finish.

From trendy character designs to stylish patterns, the variations are plentiful and the process is simple—highly recommended!

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wet tissue pouch

[100 Yen Shop] I tried making a squishy item!

wet tissue pouch

A wet tissue pouch that combines practicality and cuteness is a great prize idea for a school festival.

Prepare a mini pouch made of faux fur and cut a hole in the center to serve as the tissue opening.

From the inside, use a hot glue gun to securely fix a tissue dispenser opening so it aligns perfectly with the cutout.

Decorate it with slime, googly eyes, and colorful parts, and it’s done.

By putting care into the pouch’s design and color scheme, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind original item.

In addition to its adorable look, its real-world usefulness is a major draw.

It’s sure to be a hit as a gift or raffle prize.

At a school festival, you can also have fun offering a wide variety of designs.

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herbarium

First time! Trying herbarium crafts with kids❣️ [Super easy! All from the 100-yen shop] Perfect for graduations, preschool graduations, or a friend’s birthday 📛 #gift #handmade #100yenShop #easy

herbarium

Stylish and dazzling herbariums make eye-catching prizes for school festivals.

Prepare small mini bottles and the decorations to go inside.

Stick tiny parts onto cut pieces of clear adhesive film, then press them onto the inside of the bottle to create a three-dimensional effect.

Arrange small pieces of artificial or dried flowers in a balanced way, and finally pour in the special oil slowly—then it’s done.

When light shines through, the way the pieces and petals sparkle inside the bottle is beautiful, and anyone who receives one will be captivated.

Despite the polished look, the steps are surprisingly simple, making it a great project even for beginners.

It’s an item that’s appreciated by people of all genders.

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Lollipop Butterfly

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DIY Lollipop Butterfly Class Valentines! These are so fun and cute and inexpensive. #valentinesday #classvalentines #kidsvalentines #diyvalentinecrafts #diyvalentine #kindergarten #preschool #classroomvalentines
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The super-cute lollipop butterfly is a standout prize for a school festival.

Create an illustration that mimics butterfly wings, then simply attach it around the stick of a lollipop (a stick candy) at the center.

The wings can be freely decorated with colorful construction paper and pens, so the whole class can enjoy customizing them together.

Add googly-eye stickers, glitter, or rhinestones to transform them into even more dazzling, unique butterflies.

They’re perfect as raffle prizes or small gifts for visitors.

It’s a festival-only idea that brings a smile the moment you see it.

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