[For Elementary School Students] A Collection of Simple Handmade Gift Ideas

Shaker card

[Great for gifts] Let's make a fun-sounding shaker card!

Why not try making a shaker card, which has been getting a lot of attention in recent years? A shaker card is a slightly thick card that makes noise when you shake it because of the items inside.

The fun part is that the sound changes depending on what you put in.

For example, if you put in beads, it makes a clattering sound.

You can also use beads to recreate the sound of sand falling.

Of course, you can mix multiple items to create a more complex sound.

Try looking around for everyday items that could go inside.

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mini flowerpot

Also great as a gift 🥹🫶💕 #shorts

Perfect for handmade gifts! Here’s how to make a cute mini flowerpot.

First, stick two plastic bottle caps together all around using fabric tape.

Next, wrap twine—like jute string—around them tightly so there are no gaps, imagining a flowerpot shape.

Coil a brown pipe cleaner into a spiral, tape it onto the top of the bottle caps, then wrap your favorite ribbon around it.

Use an awl or similar tool to poke a hole in the pipe-cleaner section.

Finally, make a flower motif with pipe cleaners, plant it in the pot, and you’re done!

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[DAISO] For Kids & Beginners: Easy Mold Doll Tutorial [100-Yen Shop] Great for Crafts and Independent Research

Fluffy, fuzzy, and cute! Here are some ideas for “moll dolls.” Moll dolls are palm-sized plush figures made by twisting soft pipe cleaners with wires inside.

They became popular in Korea and are now gaining attention in Japan too! All you need are fluffy pipe cleaners, eye and nose parts, and craft glue.

You can even find the materials at 100-yen shops, so it’s easy to give it a try.

Making them with kids sounds like a great way to spend time together.

Nigi-Nigi Cube

[At-home Crafting] Recreating that character with tape ⚒️

Crush it and it springs back into shape! Here’s an idea for a squishy squeeze cube.

Not only is it fun to touch and play with, but you can also stack it like building blocks.

Let’s make a squeeze cube! All you need are clear tape, a permanent marker, and scissors.

Create six square panels by layering clear tape, then simply stick them together to finish.

It’s an easy project to try.

If you design it with characters or colors your child likes, it might capture their interest even more.

minibasket

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Cute even as interior decor! Here are some ideas for mini baskets.

Adding colorful, pop-style decor will brighten up your room.

They can also bring back memories of when you received them, warming your heart.

You’ll need paper cups, scissors, yarn, a hot glue gun, lace, artificial flowers, wire, and more.

A key point is that you’re free to choose the size, colors, and design.

Try making one while imagining the person you’d like to give it to.