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[For Elementary School Students] A Collection of Simple Handmade Gift Ideas
How about making handmade accessories as gifts to show your appreciation to friends and family? The warmth that only handmade items can convey, along with a special gift made with the recipient in mind, is sure to make them happy.
This time, we’re introducing accessory ideas that elementary school children can easily make.
From scrunchies to bracelets, they’re all cute and stylish items.
You can also enjoy customizing them to suit the recipient’s tastes, so try creating a one-of-a-kind gift!
Handmade Accessories (1–10)
amulet
Let’s make it with love! Here are some ideas for lucky charms.
Having a charm can give you a reassuring sense of protection and make you feel braver.
So let’s handcraft one! What you’ll need: laminating film, an aurora (iridescent) design sheet, scissors, felt, an awl, string, stickers, craft embellishments, and double-sided fabric tape.
Laminate the aurora design sheet together with your favorite stickers, then sandwich it between felt cut into a charm shape.
It’s great that you can customize the design to suit the person you want to give it to.
Give it a try!
Translucent name tag
Express your individuality with a translucent look! Here are ideas for see-through name tags.
In places with many children, like elementary schools or lessons, it’s easy for belongings to get lost.
When a name tag is attached, your items are much more likely to find their way back to you! This time, let’s make translucent name tags and attach them to bags and other important items.
You’ll need deco plates, clear stickers, letter stickers, protective tape, silicone rings, keychain hardware, and more.
Customize the design to suit the item you want to attach the name tag to.
[Easy] No-Sew Handmade Scrunchie
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Let’s make some accessories! Here’s a scrunchie idea.
A scrunchie is an accessory where fabric or ribbon is wrapped around the elastic used to tie up hair.
Its charm is not only for tying hair—it also looks pretty and festive when worn on the wrist.
You’ll need cardboard, hair elastics, ribbon, and beads.
Hook two elastics onto the cardboard, braid in the ribbon and beads, and you’re done! The sparkling beads are the highlight, and it makes a stylish gift that’s fun to customize!
Super Ball keychain
Let’s make a sparkly candy keychain! Super balls are usually made from rubber or similar materials, and when thrown, they bounce very high—making them a popular toy among kids.
This time, let’s use a super ball to create a keychain.
You’ll need a super ball, an awl, a lollipop stick, a hot glue gun, craft adhesive, decorative materials, and keychain hardware.
Simply poke a hole in the super ball, insert the stick, and attach the parts—an easy idea! It’s sure to delight kids who love cute motifs.
Whipped-deco clip
Fresh and cute! Here are some ideas for whipped cream-style decorated clips.
The fluffy cream looks so real you’ll want to touch it—whipped decorations are irresistibly charming.
When you decorate clips, they become practical and make great gifts, don’t you think? You’ll need clips, whipped cream glue, pearl beads, your favorite charms, and some tools.
In the video, they create a melon-soda-inspired design that’s super cute.
It also sounds fun to come up with your own original pieces by choosing your own colors and designs!
rosette
Glamorous and cute! Here are some rosette ideas.
A rosette is a small, circular ornament typically used for decorations like badges or medals, but in recent years you often see stylish versions finished with colorful ribbons and pearls.
This time, let’s handcraft an adorable rosette that looks just like something you’d find in a shop.
You’ll need wrapping ribbon, fabric, thick paper, a pencil, glue, scissors, stickers with your favorite designs, and pearl or rhinestone stickers.
Give it a try!
can badge
Let’s easily make them with a kit! Here are some ideas for pin-back buttons.
A pin-back button is a disc-shaped item made of materials like aluminum, typically with a safety pin or clip attached to the back.
They often feature characters or brand logos and are commonly enjoyed by attaching them to fabric items.
This time, let’s try making original pin-back buttons using a kit.
You can find button-making kits at 100-yen shops and similar stores, so give it a try!
tube strap
You can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop! Here are some ideas for tube straps.
A tube strap is a cute strap made by putting your favorite beads inside a tube.
Use beads in the recipient child’s favorite colors or motifs to create an original strap as a gift.
You’ll need an aquarium air tube, beads, a hot glue gun, and keychain parts.
Attach it to a bag or other belongings to make them easy to spot! It’s also fun to make them together.
Candy lei
If you’re looking for visual impact, a candy lei is a great option.
A candy lei is an item that looks like a string of candies.
First, cut a wrapping sheet into a long vertical piece and line up candies on top.
Place each candy with a bit of space between them, and secure each one with tape so they don’t move.
Once that’s done, wrap the candies with the wrapping sheet, then tie ribbons in the spaces between the candies to finish.
Glue stick keychain
https://www.tiktok.com/@salt_kosodate/video/7472353111215000840We’re sharing ideas for glue stick keychains that you’ll want to attach to school bags or lesson bags! Keychains can be added to your favorite bags and items, so they make great gifts.
Plus, making them by hand lets you put your feelings into the present.
This time, let’s try making glue stick keychains.
You’ll need colored glue sticks, molds, glitter, keychain hardware, and more.
Try making them in matching shapes, or choose molds that fit each person’s image.