Handmade gifts and keepsake craft ideas from children, from toddlers to teens, make gift-giving festive year-round, especially during the holidays!
Homemade gifts kids can make for parents, grandparents, teachers, and siblings are always popular with family, extended relatives, and friends. Here’s a list of fantastic DIY gift ideas that both children can enjoy creating for their loved ones, including BFFs. If you’re wondering what toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, older kids, or teens can make for their parents or grandparents, you’ve discovered the perfect collection. Moms and Dads will love the creative gift ideas included in this extensive list.
This list of homemade gift ideas features crafts and DIY projects that children can make for the most important people in their lives. Parents and grandparents cherish and value handmade gifts from their kids and grandkids. Even adults will enjoy creating some of the gift ideas below for loved ones. Craft handmade gifts for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, birthdays, Teacher Appreciation Day, and more with these gorgeous handmade gift ideas! Originally published on November 23, 2015, this list is regularly updated to improve and expand its content. You might also enjoy this list of homemade gift ideas for Dad and Grandpa –>HERE, and this list of gifts for Mom that she will love.
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DIY Homemade Gifts Kids Can Make for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, or a Birthday:
Get the kids involved in making handmade gifts with the ideas below. The joy of giving is a universal feeling that transcends age. For children, crafting heartfelt gifts for their parents, grandparents, teachers, siblings, extended family, and friends can boost their creativity and foster a strong sense of love and gratitude.
This homemade gift-giving guide is perfect for more than just Christmas. Whether it’s for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Teacher Appreciation Day, a birthday, a wedding, an anniversary, or any special occasion, this list of homemade gifts that kids can make has a unique charm that store-bought gifts can’t match.
For me, nothing was better than seeing grandma or grandpa’s face light up when they received a DIY from their grandchild. Explore a joyful and festive array of homemade gift ideas that children from toddlers to teens can create with enthusiasm and pride for their Moms, Dads, loved ones, and friends, including the keepsake craft ideas below. Or check out this gift guide filled with DIY and ready-made ideas for the whole family!
Related: Gifts for Mom That Will Put You in the Good Book!
Kid Made Gift Ideas for Mom, Dad, Grandparents, Siblings, Cousins, Teachers, and Friends:
The excellent list of homemade gifts below offers many great ideas for parents and grandparents that make holiday gift-giving fun. If you have ever wondered what toddlers and older children can make for Christmas or a birthday, you’ll find everything you need here. Below, you’ll discover simple kid-made gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, birthdays, or any other special occasion. You can also explore fantastic gift ideas that kids of all ages can make for friends, siblings, a cousin, or a favorite teacher.
The gift ideas in this collection of homemade creations kids can make are best done with a caregiver’s help. First, browse through the kid-made gift ideas below and pick one or two crafts to try, perfect for the recipient. Scroll to the bottom to see all the gifts that toddlers, preschoolers, grade school kids, tweens, and teens can make before choosing. Then, surprise Mom, Dad, Grandparents, brothers, sisters, cousins, friends, or even your child’s favorite teacher with the beautiful handmade gift!
***Click on the title of each handmade gift idea to see the complete step-by-step tutorial for each DIY gift.***
Handprint Crafts That Make Great Gift Ideas From Kids:
No matter the occasion, handprint crafts made by toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary-aged kids always make fabulous keepsake gifts for parents and grandparents. Try any of the handprint gift ideas below:
1. Four Season Handprint Art Fingerprint Tree Craft:
Here’s a four-season handprint-and-fingerprint tree that makes a lovely keepsake perfect for year-round gift-giving. Teach children about the rhythm of the seasons within the “Wheel of the Year” while making a homemade gift for mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa that they will treasure for many years.
2. Marbled Clay Ring Bowl Keepsake Craft and Gift:
Here’s a unique handprint ring bowl or jewelry dish keepsake gift. Rings look beautiful whether threaded onto the fingers or sitting in the palm of this simple craft. Necklaces can be placed in the palm of the handprint or draped across the fingers. Looking closely at the photograph below, you will notice that the pendant of the necklace is engraved with my toddler’s artwork.
Handmade jewelry also makes a lovely DIY gift idea for children. So, we have provided a few homemade jewelry crafts on the list below. (Scroll past the handprint craft and picture frame gift ideas to see them.) Or give someone a unique, new, custom piece of jewelry with this gorgeous handprint craft gift.
3. Salt Dough Handprint & Footprint Heart Keepsake:
Here’s a heart-shaped keepsake salt-dough craft you can make with a handprint and a footprint. This salt-dough handprint craft is an easy kid-made gift idea for mom, dad, or grandparents. Or, check out this collection of keepsake gifts kids can make. Craft ideas include several other heart-themed crafts that make great gifts any time of year — not just for Valentine’s Day. And don’t forget to make a keepsake gift for yourself with the kids while you’re at it!
Related: Slow Falling Hearts Sensory Bottle
4. Handprint Art with Thumbprint Heart (Kissing Hand):
Invite the kids to help make handprint art with a thumbprint heart on a gorgeous wooden plaque. Or make handprint art on a colored cardstock with this easy DIY gift tutorial. This handprint gift idea doubles as a kissing hand that you can put near a classroom door. It also makes a great gift idea for mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, or your child’s favorite teacher.
Homemade Gifts Children Can Make: Personalized Picture Frame Crafts:
A picture frame decorated with love is one of the most timeless and cherished gifts for family and friends. Put photographs, artwork, poems, or verses inside the hand-decorated frame to complete the homemade gift. Invite kids to try either of the simple, handmade picture-frame crafts below.
1. Shell frames with Handprint Keepsake Gift:
Children (toddlers, preschoolers, kids, and teens) can make these handmade keepsake gifts for someone special for any occasion. Put handprint art or footprints, photos, artwork, or a poem or verse inside each handcrafted shell frame. Family and friends will treasure these personalized, one-of-a-kind homemade gifts! Learn how to make the customized shell frames in the photograph below–>HERE.
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2. Recycled Tissue Paper Frame Gift Idea Kids Make:
An upcycled tissue paper frame is an easy decoupage craft for kids and adults. In the photograph below, I used a heart-shaped frame to create a personalized frame craft. However, any raw wooden frame with a flat surface would be perfect for this simple picture frame craft project. Place photographs, artwork, or a quote inside for an easy (and beautiful) personalized gift idea kids can make for parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends. It’s a keepsake to treasure for years to come.
DIY Gifts Kids Can Make: Personalized Jewelry Craft Ideas and Other Wearable Gifts:
Imagine the sparkle in a child’s eyes as they string beads, charms, and trinkets to create a beautiful piece of custom jewelry. Personalized jewelry crafts provide a delightful blend of artistic expression and heartfelt gifting. From vibrant hand-beaded necklaces that reflect the recipient’s personality to intricate bracelets woven with care to make unique handmade pendants and charms, the list of jewelry crafts below lets children of all ages add a touch of personal magic to their creations.
If you’ve ever wondered what kids can make for their friends, siblings, cousins, and other family members, beaded crafts like these are a great choice. As little hands place each bead or make each pendant, they not only create a beautiful accessory but also strengthen their connection with the person for whom they’re making it. It’s a creative journey that turns simple materials into special symbols of love and affection, leaving a lasting impression on both the jewelry and the recipient’s heart.
1. DIY Personalized Necklaces or Bracelets Kids Can Make:
Children can craft personalized jewelry, such as hand-beaded necklaces or bracelets, for a touch of elegance and sentiment. They can use beads, charms, and strings to create unique pieces that reflect the recipient’s personality and taste. This gift idea can showcase a child’s creativity while allowing them to express affection.
Learn how to make a necklace that reads mom, mum, grandma, or nana. Alternatively, help children create a personalized necklace or bracelet with a name, word, or phrase for mom, grandma, a teacher, BFF, or even your favorite aunt! Or, make a mother-daughter gift set like the necklaces in the photograph below. Handmade necklaces and bracelets make gorgeous DIY gifts that kids can make.
2. Wooden Bead Bracelets Kids Can Make:
DIY wooden bead stretch bracelets make an easy friendship gift idea. No prior beading experience is necessary to make these simple beaded crafts. Wooden bead necklaces and bracelets make a great gift idea that children can make for mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, or a teacher.
An older child can make these simple beaded bracelets with minimal guidance. However, younger children will most likely need a little help. Alternatively, you can make beaded bracelets with other kinds of beads using the step-by-step instructions included in “How to Start and Finish a Beaded Necklace or Bracelet.”
Related: How to Start and Finish Beaded Necklaces and Bracelets
3. Painted Wooden Spool Necklace or Bracelet:
Another fun way to personalize a necklace for mom or dad is to paint a wooden spool first. Then, string it onto a necklace. Click the link for complete step-by-step directions. Wooden spool necklaces and bracelets make quick, easy gift ideas. Kids can make a wooden spool necklace for friends, teachers, moms, or dads!
4. DIY Acorn Marble Necklaces Handmade Gift Idea Kids Can Make:
Acorn necklaces with natural acorn caps make a unique piece of handmade jewelry. Acorn caps and marble necklaces are DIY gift ideas kids can make for family, teachers, and friends. This handmade nature craft also looks gorgeous, hanging in a window as a suncatcher. Or, make acorn marble ornaments with your children to decorate your Christmas tree!
5. DIY Photo Necklaces (and Photo Keychains) Kids Can Make:
Help the kids gather the supplies to make personalized photo necklaces or photo keychains for family and friends. Picture necklaces, pendants, and charms are easy, handmade gift ideas children can make. However, I recommend involving a parent, teacher, or caregiver in making these handmade crafts and gift ideas.
6. DIY Fingerprint Art Necklaces and Fingerprint Art Keychain Charms:
Invite children to use their fingers and thumbs to make fingerprint art necklaces or keychains. Use the same pendant type as the necklaces shown in the photograph above. DIY fingerprint charms (or pendants) are simple gift ideas that kids can make for parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends. Click the title of each handmade gift idea on the list below to view the materials list and DIY details.
- DIY Fingerprint art necklaces,
- Fingerprint art backpack and keychain charms
- Thumbprint heart necklaces
- Thumbprint heart keychain charms
- Fingerprint flower necklaces and keychains
Fingerprint Arts and Crafts That Make Great Handmade Gifts from Kids
Like the fingerprint art necklaces shown above, this list of homemade gift ideas is filled with creative ways to make fingerprint arts and crafts into the perfect gift anyone would cherish. As a mama, I love fingerprint art gifts. Each of the fingerprint craft ideas below makes a creative personalized gift for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Teachers, and Friends.
1. Fingerprint Art Glass Magnets:
Invite children to use their thumbs and fingertips to make fingerprint art magnets. Fingerprint magnets make the best gifts for anyone, especially parents and grandparents. However, making these sweet keepsake gifts isn’t just for kids. Even adults will enjoy making these fun fridge magnet crafts for family and friends — or just for fun! Click on either of the DIY fingerprint magnet craft tutorials below for complete step-by-step instructions.
Related: The Best Fingerprint Art Ideas for Kids
2. Fingerprint and Thumbprint Heart Gift Ideas Kids Can Make:
Here’s a list of fingerprint and thumbprint heart gift ideas perfect for mom, dad, or grandparents! Encourage children, from toddlers to preschoolers, to tweens and teens, to make one of these fun heart crafts for someone they love for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, Valentine’s Day, or any day of the year.
Related: DIY Keepsake Gifts for Him or Her
DIY Gift Ideas Children Can Make: Hand-Beaded Crafts:
In the world of gift-giving, few things capture the essence of heartfelt dedication like hand-beaded crafts made by kids. Along with the hand-beaded necklaces, bracelets, and jewelry gift ideas above, kids can create several other kinds of beaded crafts using the ideas below. Use a variety of colorful beads to make something beautiful for someone special. Encourage children to make memories that last a lifetime with these hand-beaded gift ideas.
1. Pony bead and Prism Suncatchers:
A gorgeous DIY suncatcher strung with pony beads and a prism, like the rainbow suncatcher in the photograph below, is a homemade gift idea children can make for parents, teachers, and friends. These colorful gifts are simple to make. They look beautiful hanging in windows and cast gorgeous rainbows across the room when the sunlight hits them. Learn how to make these easy beaded crafts–> HERE.
2. Hanging Heart Prism Suncatcher Crafts:
A heart prism suncatcher is another easy fine-motor pony bead craft for children from preschoolers to teens and even adults. Heart Prism suncatchers make wonderful kid-made gifts for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, or any other special occasion!
3. Easy Sea Glass Suncatcher Craft:
Easy DIY sea glass suncatchers are GORGEOUS! I love the fire-and-ice look my daughter created. They look beautiful in any light–but are exceptionally magical when the sun hits them. My daughter and I also made beautiful DIY Wind Chimes using these lovely sea glass beads, which is another excellent gift idea that children can make.
4. Easy DIY Sea Glass Wind Chime:
Here’s the hand-beaded wind chime my daughter and I made with sea glass beads. A sea glass wind chime makes a lovely garden and yard gift idea for family and friends. Click the link for the step-by-step DIY tutorial.
Homemade Gift Ideas Children Can Make: Candle Holder Crafts, Lanterns, and Luminaries
Candleholder crafts, lanterns, and luminaries allow children to become architects of light and ambiance. With a dash of creativity and imagination, young minds can transform simple materials into mesmerizing creations that evoke warmth and wonder.
From personalized votives to mason jar luminaries and lanterns, these crafts are not merely decorative but also functional, casting gentle light throughout a room. Whether you craft intricate candle holders that dance with flickering flames or design simple lanterns that cast a pattern on walls, these projects offer a magical experience that bridges artistry and functionality.
1. Hand-Painted Candle Holder Kid-Made Gift Ideas:
Hand-painted votives are easy to personalize. Kids can make unique homemade candle holders with the gift ideas below. You can try several tutorials, depending on who you are making it for and why. Best of all, they can be personalized! Write “Mom,” “Dad,” “Love,” or anything else your heart desires for a unique, one-of-a-kind personalized DIY keepsake gift from the kids. Use our book-inspired hack to motivate children to get started, or try your hand at any of the other customized candle holder gift ideas from the list below:
- Personalized Candle Holder Gift Ideas
- Faux-stained glass Heart Candle Holder
- Quadruple Heart Candle Holder
- Personalized Mother’s Day Candle Holder Ideas
- Faux Stained Glass Candle Holders
- Customized Candle Holder Gift Ideas for Dad
- Flower Candle Holders
- Easy Hand-Painted Candle Holders
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2. Heart Lanterns:
My daughter and I made the heart lanterns in the photo below with real fall leaves. However, you can easily substitute whole leaves, construction paper, or tissue paper hearts to make these lovely luminaries. Fill them up with words of gratitude as a hostess gift for Thanksgiving. Or, fill them with sweet treats and candles for a DIY Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, or Valentine’s Day gift from the kids!
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3. Gorgeous Glowing Leaf Luminaries:
Leaf lanterns and luminaries are lovely gift ideas kids can make for someone special in autumn. Give one to a teacher at the beginning of the school year or to a family member or friend with a fall birthday. Luminaries made with mason jars make a great homemade hostess gift for a fall harvest celebration or Thanksgiving. They would also make a great gift idea for couples getting married in the fall or for an autumn anniversary.
Related: Turkey Leaf Lanterns
Hand Sewn Gifts Kids Can Make: Crafting Gifts with Fabric
Hand-sewn gifts are a testament to patience and creativity as kids transform humble fabrics into treasured gifts. The joy of hand-sewn gifts isn’t just in the final product; it’s in the quiet moments where stitches weave dreams into keepsake tokens that carry their unique touch. When gifted, these creations speak volumes, narrating stories of affection that resonate far beyond the threads and fabric.
1. Easy Felt Lovebird Softie Beginning Sewing Project:
Whether your child knows how to sew or is just learning, these felt lovebirds make an easy gift idea that kids can sew by hand. Hand-sewn lovebird crafts make a great gift idea for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, Valentine’s Day, or a wedding, anniversary, or birthday.
2. Hand Sewn Pocket Pet Mouse:
A pocket pet mouse is a great handmade birthday gift that children can make for a friend or family member.
3. Narwhal Plush Toy Sewing Project:
Sew a narwhal for someone special with this sewing project idea. A narwhal softie makes a lovely plush toy for kids and is an equally lovely keepsake for people of all ages when hand-sewn by a child. Another fun idea is to have children make one of these sweet gifts for a sibling or a cousin.
4. Heart-Shaped Hand-Sewn Gift Ideas:
Here’s a list of heart-shaped sewing projects that make great gift ideas for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents Day, a wedding, or an anniversary. Get the DIY details for these fun heart sewing project ideas here–> Easy Heart Sewing Projects for Beginners.
5. Hand-Sewn Apple Button Tree:
Here’s a beautiful hand-sewn gift idea for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, or a teacher. Of course, apple crafts like this sweet idea make an excellent gift for Teacher Appreciation Day. But it also makes a great gift for a family member for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents Day, or a birthday, etc., especially if the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree — lol! Learn how to make this hand-sewn apple craft idea here–> Hand-Sewn Button Apple Tree.
Homemade Gift Ideas Kids Can Make For Mom, Grandma, or a Teacher: Flower Arts and Crafts
Capturing the essence of nature’s beauty, flower craft gift ideas offer a delightful way for kids to express their love and gratitude. Children can transform simple materials into blooming masterpieces, infusing their creations with their unique touch. A flower crafted by a child’s hands becomes a heartfelt reminder of the love that blossoms across generations and encapsulates the beauty of relationships among kids, their mothers, grandmothers, and teachers. Make these beautiful flower craft ideas for Mother’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, Her Birthday, or Teacher Appreciation Day.
1. No-Sew Felt Flowers on Twig Stems:
This easy flower craft will help the kids make a single felt flower, or a whole bouquet of felt flowers on twig stems for mom, grandma, an auntie, or their favorite teacher!
2. Rose Watercolor Painting:
This simple watercolor painting tutorial invites your child to paint a rose for their favorite aunt, grandma, nana, or mom! Once complete, put the watercolor rose painting into an art frame to complete the gift. You can also paint a rose for Mom onto a printable Mother’s Day card with the same rose outline. Or, use crayons, colored pencils, or markers to color a Mother’s Day coloring card perfect for Mom or grandma.
Related: Winter Tree Black Glue Art
Easy Kid-Made Gift Ideas:
1. Scented Bath Salts:
Scented bath salts are a super-easy DIY gift that kids can make. Think of bath salts like a spa in a bottle, a gift that anyone would enjoy! Best of all, homemade scented bath salts are easier to make than bath bombs, making them a simple gift idea that children can create for parents, grandparents, or even a teacher!
Special Gifts Kids Can Make for Teachers, Siblings, Cousins, and Friends
Many of the handmade gifts mentioned above are fantastic gift ideas for teachers. They also make an excellent friendship gift for your BFF, classmates, and friends. However, I thought we’d start with a special section, highlighting a few friendship gift ideas, followed by a few fantastic gift ideas for Teacher Appreciation Day. Please scroll down to see them all!
Homemade Friendship Gifts Kids Can Make:
Friendship is a treasure to be celebrated, and what better way for kids to express their appreciation than through handcrafted friendship gifts? These heartfelt gestures can help kids learn the importance of valuing and cherishing the people who fill their lives with laughter and companionship. This list of friendship gift ideas can also be a fun way to make something for siblings and cousins. First, we share a few friendship gift ideas that are not shown in the photographs above. Next, we share a short list of gifts for friends, siblings, and cousins that were briefly mentioned in the previous sections.
1. Fingerprint Keychains and Backpack Charms:
Making fingerprint keychains and backpack charms is a fun and easy way to create something unique for each person on your list. Learn how to make these personalized homemade gifts here–> Fingerprint Art Keychains and Backpack Charms.
2. Personalized Name (or Inspirational Word) Necklace or Bracelet:
Here’s a fun hand-beaded craft and jewelry-making project you can personalize for a friend or group of friends, classmates, or your teammates. Customize each pendant or charm with their name, nickname, favorite team, an inspirational word or phrase, such as “I love you,” or “best grandma ever,” or an acronym such as BFF for your best friend. And while you’re at it, you can make one for yourself! This jewelry-making craft tutorial will show you how to make this simple hand-beaded gift idea here–> Name or Word Necklace.
3. Tetris Cube DIY Puzzle:
A DIY Tetris cube puzzle fidget toy is a fun, homemade gift idea kids can make for friends, siblings, and cousins. Even Mom or Dad will enjoy this simple gift. They make great fidget toys that look nice on a desk and are suitable for recipients of all ages. Tetris puzzle cubes are a fun fidget toy for kids of all ages. Get the step-by-step instructions for this unique homemade gift idea here–>Tetris-Inspired Puzzle Cube.
4. Rainbow Fairy Wand: Magic Wand DIY Toy for Kids:
Make a fairy wand (or a magic wand), as shown in the photograph below, in a rainbow of colors with this easy DIY project tutorial. Rainbow ribbon wands also make a great party favor idea for a birthday party or other special event. Get step-by-step instructions for this fun project here–>Star Wand with Ribbons.
5. More Handmade Friendship Gift Ideas:
Most of the DIY gift ideas below are mentioned in other sections, but they also make great friendship gifts for siblings, cousins, and friends, so they are also included here:
- Fingerprint Art Magnet Crafts
- Acorn Marble Necklace
- Sewing Spool Necklace or Bracelet
- Wooden Bead Bracelet Craft
- Pocket Pet Mouse Plush Toy
- Hand-Sewn Narwhal Plush Toy
Thoughtful creations like those on the list above are more than just tokens; they are tangible symbols of the special bonds kids share with their friends, siblings, and cousins. From personalized friendship bracelets to whimsical keychains that carry memories with every jingle, these gifts are a true testament to the joy of giving.
Kid-Made Gift Ideas for Teachers:
Like friendship gifts, most DIY gifts kids can make on the lists above can be made by your children and given to a teacher. For example, a handmade felt flower or a hand-beaded necklace, bracelet, or suncatcher is lovely for a teacher, Mom, Grandma, or almost anyone else. However, the apple teacher gift ideas below are apple-so-lutely perfect, kid-made gifts for teachers!
1. Apple Button Tree Craft:
An Apple button tree is a fantastic gift for your child’s favorite teacher or a family relative. You can also use the printable to make a colorful button tree, a fall or spring tree with fingerprints, cotton swabs, and more! You may also like to try our gorgeous hand-sewn button apple tree, mentioned in the section, which has hand-sewn gifts kids can make.
DIY Ornament Gift Ideas:
Handmade ornament crafts make excellent Christmas gift ideas for parents, grandparents, teachers, relatives, and friends. You can also make Easter ornaments for mom, dad, or the grandparents. Explore the DIY ideas below for gift-worthy ornament crafts that kids and adults can make for Christmas or Easter.
- Homemade DIY Christmas Ornaments (photo below)
- DIY Easter Ornaments
Handmade Cards Kids Can Make, Color, or Paint:
Last but certainly not least, we have several homemade card crafts you can make with your handmade gifts. Scroll down to see several ideas you can try with the kids.
1. Rose Pinecone 3-D Card Craft:
Here’s another flower craft kids can make. It is not mentioned in the section with flower craft ideas above. I thought listing it with these handmade card ideas would be better. This project could easily be turned into a flower craft that isn’t a card. Invite your child to create a beautiful rosebud card for mom, grandma, nana, or their teacher. Rosebud pinecone cards are wonderful homemade gift cards children can make for Mother’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, Valentine’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, or a birthday!
2. Homemade Fingerprint Cards Kids Can Make:
Thumb-Buggy fingerprint lovebug cards can be personalized with a unique message for family and friends. The how-to contains several phrases and message ideas for Valentine’s Day Cards, Mother’s Day Cards, Thank You cards, and more! Learn how to make these cute homemade card cards (and see fun ways to make them for different occasions) here–> Fingerprint Lovebug Card Crafts.
3. Printable Mother’s Day Coloring Card:
Or, use this printable Mother’s Day Coloring Card, which can be personalized with crayons, colored pencils, markers, or watercolor paint and a message for Mom inside. You might also enjoy these Mother’s Day crafts and gift ideas.
4. Printable Cards to Color for Dad or Grandpa:
Here’s a collection of cards you can color for Dad, Grandpa, Father-in-Law, or another father-like figure for Father’s Day or his birthday. Although several of these printable coloring cards say “Happy Father’s Day!”, there are also several you can personalize for his birthday or to say “I love you” any time of year! See them all here–> Printable Father’s Day Cards to Color.
5. Handprint, Footprint, and Fingerprint Card Craft Ideas for Christmas:
Here’s a collection of handprint, footprint, and fingerprint crafts you can use to make homemade cards for the holidays. See several fun ways to create Christmas cards to send to family and friends or give with gifts here–>Christmas Card Crafts.
Related: Reverse Fingerprint Christmas Tree Card
Handmade Gift Ideas Children Can Make for Parents, Grandparents, and Teachers:
We hope you enjoyed this great list of homemade gifts kids can make for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or a birthday. Toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners will likely need assistance making these homemade gift ideas for parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends. In contrast, older children and teens can independently make most of these kid-made gift ideas. For more ideas, see the Ultimate Family Gift Guide, featuring DIY and ready-made options for year-round gift-giving.
Learn more about Nell Regan Kartychok, author, photographer, and creator of each of these original homemade crafts and gift ideas HERE, and Rhythms of Play HERE!
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Thank you, Molly!
Where do the game this stuff?
Hi Angelina, I’m not really sure what you mean. If you are looking for the directions click on the title of each project. You will find complete directions and the material list.
I love all of these great ideas! Thank you for sharing this information with me. It is very helpful and helps me understand how to make beautiful things with my children.
I’m so glad that you found it helpful Pratibha!
helpful and FULLY AWESOME!!! ( and yes, i am a kid, as you can tell from the all caps.)
Hi Abby! I’m so glad that you think these homemade gift ideas are helpful and fully awesome!! You just made my day 🙂 I hope you make everyone happy with the gifts you make! I love watching the look on people faces when they receive a handmade gift!
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Hello Kelsey! Can I help you with anything?
these are all so amazing… thank you!
So glad you approve!
Oh my gosh!
I needed to make my family gifts, and I got some great ideas from here!
(Yes, I am a kid. I am the only one in the family will make gifts!)
Thank you so much!
You are so welcome Kendall! I was always that kid too… maybe one day you too will make tutorials! Happy holidays!
The heart-leaf mason jar lantern craft looks awesome! I like to make gifts with hearts 🙂
Thank you, My! I’m so glad that you like our heart leaf lantern! My daughter and I had a wonderful time making it together! We hope you enjoy them!
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Thanks, Ayesha!
I’m so glad you like all of these fun homemade gift ideas!
These are so amazing! I was looking for something I could help my little sister make for my mom for her birthday, and these are great! Thank you!
Thank you, Starr! You just officially made my day! How sweet of you to help your little sister make a gift for your mother! You win the daughter of the year award! 🙂
OMG!!! Super cute and easy especially for kids.
Thank you!!
OMG!!! Super cute and easy especially for kids. I wanted to make one for my teacher. I just had to replace it with teacher. Thanks so much you win the creativity award in my book!
Thank you, Emmanuela! I’m so glad that you like the creative homemade gifts listed here! And, I appreciate the creativity award–Woot!!
I thought that these ideas were great… next time can you have some stuff to make if you don’t have a lot of stuff in your house? Still, great ideas.
Hi Mary!
Are you asking us to make some homemade gifts with common household items? If yes, we are working on a few new ideas for Mother’s day and Father’s day… stay tuned!
These are great Ideas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love them!
I’m Elizabeths daughter, by the way
I’m so glad you like them! Thank you for the vote of approval!
Anything with a hand print, footprint, finger print, etc. is always a winner. As cool as the candle holders and all that stuff is, in a few years you’ll appreciate their little hands and feet way more than some pretty candle holder.
I agree, Jenny! Fingerprint art, handprint art, and footprint art are my favorite homemade gifts from children, too! But when you craft as much as we do, you need to find other types of gift ideas that kids can make as well. Every one of the crafts that you see here has been made by my daughter and I. 🙂
So my parents are getting married on the 24, and I have no clue what to make them. I see you’ve been replying to alot of comments, so can you please help me? I’m only 11 and I’m a girl, but I’m allowed to use hot glue and other stuff like that. Please reply soon!
Thanks! -DD ( Geordan )
Hello DD, I recommend that you ask another adult to help you, and suggest that you ask that adult help you make Thumbprint heart magnets! They are super easy to make and are a lovely handmade gift.
Hi your gifts are amazing I just love the ideas and I’m a kid 9 years old
Hi Chervee!
I’m so glad that you enjoy the crafts and homemade gift ideas shared here. Make sure you ask an adult for help with them!
I love these!!!!!!!!!! It’s so helpful and so much fun to make! Thanks so much! (I am a kid too)
I’m so glad to hear that you like this list of homemade gift ideas. I hope you found something to make for someone special!
Thanks for suggesting ideas for an upcoming gift
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed our list of homemade gifts that kids can make for moms, dads, grandparents, teachers, and friends. Happy gift crafting!
All these things are soooooooooooooo amazing that I couldn’t choose which one I can do for my BEAUTIFUL parents!
Hi Matilda! I’m so glad that you are so inspired by all of these projects. May I suggest you make the gifts that make your heart sing? Homemade gifts made in joy are always the best!
Nell
I am so impressed with the stuff that people just come up with/ 11 years old.
Thank you! My daughter and I made each of the handmade gifts you see in the photographs, and I wrote each of the step-by-step craft tutorials. We love creating things with our hands for others to enjoy. So glad you enjoy the DIY gift ideas here. Happy crafting!
my mom LOVES glass ornaments so I thought the acorns were creative so I’m gonna make them for a Christmas present 🙂
That is wonderful to hear, Reese! I’m so glad you found something to make for your mom that she will enjoy for Christmas. Acorn marble ornaments are a lovely craft and gift idea. My daughter and I came up with that marble craft idea when we made necklaces with them when she was just a little tot. Happy crafting!