[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!
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Handmade accessories and decorations (1–10)
bookmark
Why not try making a must-have for reading—a bookmark? First, prepare some construction paper.
Fold it in half and cut it into any shape you like.
Next, layer tracing paper over the cut-out sections, then arrange torn pieces of origami paper on top.
This will give it a colorful, stained-glass-like finish.
The great thing is that you can express most motifs using this method.
Make it a bookmark full of originality.
Once you’re done, don’t forget to attach a string at the end.
Puni Puni Squeeze
You won’t be able to resist touching it! Here are some ideas for squishy, jiggly squeezes.
A “squeeze” is a toy made of soft material that you can enjoy by gripping and squashing to feel the texture.
How about trying your hand at making a homemade squeeze with a fun, squishy feel? You’ll need nano tape, glitter, small decorative parts, water, and so on.
The key is to firmly seal the edges of the nano tape! Give it a try with your kids.
Flowers made with adhesive seals
Give the gift of flowers that never wilt! Here are some ideas for making flowers with adhesive glue stickers.
Many kids who want to give flowers as a present may feel sad when they wither.
That’s why we recommend flowers made with adhesive glue stickers.
Since they won’t wilt, they can be displayed as interior decor.
You’ll need items like a clear file folder, water-based pens, glue, a plastic wrap core, wire, masking tape, and ribbon.
Give it a try!
suncatcher
Let’s make use of scrap materials! Here are some ideas for sun catchers.
A sun catcher is a beautiful decoration that sparkles when it catches the sunlight.
The reflected light creates colorful patterns that are sure to soothe you.
What you’ll need: a snack container lid, liquid laundry starch or school glue, clear beads, an awl, and string.
Pour the laundry starch/glue into the snack lid and arrange your favorite clear beads.
Once it’s dry, remove it from the lid, poke a hole, thread the string through, and you’ve got a sparkling sun catcher!
Handmade Orepas (custom mystery card packs)
Let’s make it with origami! Here are some ideas for handmade “oripa.” Oripa is short for “original pack.” The creator selects cards or items and bundles them into a pack, making it exciting to open! It’s a unique item that’s perfect for gifting to kids who are into trading cards.
This time, let’s make a handmade oripa using origami.
You’ll need origami paper, a pen, scissors, double-sided tape or a tape glue runner, trading cards, and a hole punch.
The thrill of opening it is sure to make kids’ hearts race!
Pouch from a snack bag
Here’s a pouch idea that could be mistaken for a store-bought product, made using a candy/snack bag.
This method lets you quickly create a pouch that looks professional.
You build the base with a soft card case and a zipper, then insert the package of your favorite snack to finish it off cutely.
All the materials can be found at 100-yen shops, so give it a try.
Of course, you can put in something other than a snack package, or decorate it before inserting it.
Once it’s done, it could be fun to fill it with sweets and give it as a gift.
tissue case
Isn’t a gift you can carry with you anytime, anywhere just wonderful? That’s why I suggest a tissue case.
We’ll use fabric, but since you won’t need a needle, it’s easy to get started.
First, choose a fabric you like, then cut it with scissors and glue pieces together to make it.
Just note that some steps involve using an iron and an awl.
It can be made in a relatively short time, so preparing a few and matching them with your friends is a great idea.
It might help deepen your bond.