Easy DIY Gift Ideas for Kids

If you’re looking for some simple DIY gift ideas, you’ve come to the right place. A DIY gift doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming; it just needs to be thoughtful. 

We’ve gathered up a list of easy-to-create gifts that will put a smile on any kid’s face (and make them feel special). 

So whether your child is celebrating a birthday, Hanukkah or Christmas, these DIY projects are sure to add fun and whimsy into their lives!

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1. Paint-Dipped Wooden Toys

You’ll need:

• A wooden toy of your choice.
• Paint (any color will do) and a brush, or spray paint and a stencil.
• Polyurethane finish (like this one). You can also use wood glue to seal the paint job if you don’t want any shine at all—just be sure to let it dry completely before using the toy! Where to buy: If you have crafty friends, ask them if they could make something like this for you! Your local craft store should have all the things above too.

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2. Colorful Stuffed Animals

Stuffed animals are a great gift for kids, but they’re not just for babies. I love to make stuffed animals of all sizes and shapes. 

They’re super easy to make, and you can customize them in so many ways:

You can make stuffed animals out of old clothes! Gather up some old shirts or pants that your kids have grown out of and turn them into soft toys by stuffing them with scrap fabric or other materials.

Stuffed animals can also be made from recycled materials like wool sweaters or socks that no longer fit your own feet (yep, this actually happens). Just cut off the legs at the knee, stuff it with scraps of fabric until it’s nice and firm, then stitch up the seam! 

This works well if there’s a hole in an otherwise perfect article of clothing; just cut off the leg section where there isn’t any damage to the material itself.

Use different fabrics for different parts of each animal—they’ll look more interesting than if everything was made from one type of cloth! 

For example: blue jeans for his/her body; yellow pillowcase material for her/his head; white fleece blanket material as his ears…etcetera (just kidding about this being an “etc.” situation).

Best Colorful Stuffed Animal Brands

Brand Name	Description
Jellycat	Jellycat is known for its high-quality, soft and cuddly stuffed animals in bright, fun colors. Their products are suitable for children of all ages and come in a wide variety of sizes and styles.
Aurora	Aurora offers a wide range of stuffed animals in bright colors, including their popular “Miyoni” line, which features realistic and detailed plush animals in unique color combinations.
GUND	GUND’s colorful stuffed animals are designed to be both cute and durable, featuring vibrant colors and fun patterns. They have a wide range of products, from classic teddy bears to licensed characters such as Sesame Street favorites.
Ty	Ty’s Beanie Boos collection is a line of colorful and sparkly stuffed animals that are popular with children. They also have a variety of other collections, including Puffies and Flippables, all with bright and eye-catching colors.
Douglas	Douglas offers a variety of colorful and cuddly stuffed animals in various sizes and styles. Their products are made with high-quality materials and come in vibrant hues that are sure to catch your eye.

3. A One-Of-A-Kind Pillowcase

A pillowcase is a versatile gift that can be personalized to suit any child’s taste. It’s easy to make, too: all you need are some fabric and ribbon or buttons for embellishment.

Pillowcases make great gifts for kids because they’re useful and add personality to the room where they live. Plus, if you want to go the extra mile, it’s fun for kids (and their parents) to pick out fabrics together! 

You could use your favorite kid’s favorite color, animal print or even something more personal like pictures from their trip abroad. Here are some of my favorite DIY pillowcase ideas:

• A plain white cotton pillowcase with red polka-dot ribbon trim at each end will look cute on your little girl’s bed but it can also transition well into her teenage years when she wants something more sophisticated!

• For boys who love sports or cars, try making an embroidered number on the bottom corner in place of just a plain tagline like ‘team player’ or ‘just a kid at heart’ that everyone has seen before**(see link below).

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4. A Painted Canvas With A Single Word That Sums Up The Year

A single word or a phrase is a great way to sum up the year. You can use acrylic paint, or paint markers. 

Either way, once you have your design in place use that same color as your background. If you want to be fancy, add some lettering around the edge of the canvas and maybe even an extra flourish or two on top!

You’ll need:

• canvas (or cardboard)
• acrylic paints (or crayons if you’re feeling crafty)

Best Brands for Painted Canvases with a Single Word for the Year

Brand Name	Description
Paint Nite	Paint Nite offers a variety of painting classes, including ones that feature a single-word theme to capture the essence of the year such as “Breathe” or “Believe.” With locations all over the world and virtual options, Paint Nite is an excellent choice for those who want to create a meaningful painted canvas with others.
AR Workshop	AR Workshop offers DIY classes and kits that enable you to create customized painted canvases with a single word to sum up the year. Their classes and materials are high-quality, and they offer a wide variety of paint and color options to choose from.
Pinot’s Palette	Pinot’s Palette has classes for all skill levels, including sessions where you can create painted canvases with a single word theme. Their locations offer a fun and social atmosphere for creating art while enjoying a glass of wine. With franchises located throughout the United States, Pinot’s Palette is a popular choice for painting enthusiasts.
Social Artworking	Social Artworking provides painting kits that include everything you need to create a painted canvas with a single word theme. Their kits are easy to use and come in a variety of designs, allowing you to customize the colors and word choice to fit your needs.
Canvas and Cabernet	Canvas and Cabernet offers painting classes with an emphasis on relaxation and creativity. They have classes that focus on painting a canvas with a single word to capture the theme of the year. With locations in California and virtual options, they are a great choice for those looking to create meaningful art.

5. Hand-Painted Mason Jars For Pencils Or Crayons

These jars are the perfect gift for kids who love to color, and they’re super easy to make. You can use a stencil to paint the jar, or you can let your child draw on it with a Sharpie (or other permanent marker). If you don’t have any stencils on hand, that’s okay! Just let your child go wild with his or her imagination.

You can also use a sponge to add texture to the paint. This could be really fun if you want to do something like have crayons stick out at different angles from the sides of your mason jar pencil holder.

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6. A Diy Monster

You’ll want to use a doll or stuffed animal as the base for this DIY monster. First, cut a paper towel roll (or toilet paper roll), and wrap it in yarn or string, tying each end with a bow. 

Then, using pipe cleaners for the arms and legs, attach them to the body. Use yarn for the mouth and eyes—just be sure they’re big enough!

Top Brands for DIY Monster Kits

Brand Name	Description
Creativity for Kids	Creativity for Kids offers a variety of fun and easy-to-follow DIY monster kits for kids. They have a wide range of products, from decorate-your-own monsters to sewing and felt kits. Their kits are designed to encourage creativity and hands-on learning.
MindWare	MindWare has a range of high-quality, educational DIY monster kits that allow kids to create their own unique and colorful monsters. Their products are designed to promote STEM education, creativity, and engagement in learning.
Seedling	Seedling’s DIY monster kits encourage children to use their imagination and promote creativity. They offer a range of customizable monsters with unique materials such as yarn, felt, and glue that help bring the monster to life.
Alex Toys	Alex Toys offers a variety of DIY monster kits that are perfect for children to unleash their imagination and create their monster. Their kits include materials such as fabric, feathers, and beads, that can be used to give the monster a personalized touch.
Klutz	Klutz has products that offer an entire monster making process, from crafting the creature to building a Monster Jam track for it to race on. They have kits that include everything needed to build the playful creature from start-to-finish, making monster-building fun and easy.

7. A Collage Of Photos From The Year

Print out a bunch of photos from this year and arrange them in chronological order

If you’re not sure which photo to use, try making a collage of your favorite moments that happened this past year. You can look back at it years later and reminisce about all the fun times you had in 2018!

After arranging all your pictures, edit them with a photo editing tool like Photoshop or Lightroom (which costs money) to add text, filters and borders. Or if you’re low-budget like me then just stick with adding text!

Next step is to print out your edited version onto canvas paper or poster board (this part will cost money).

Now all that’s left is framing your picture(s)!

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8. Rubik’s Cube Magnets

You can make Rubik’s cube magnets from any size of the classic puzzle. You just need to figure out how many magnets you’re going to need and where to put them, and then simply glue the edges of your cubes together using hot glue or another strong adhesive.

To create a set of matching cubes, use whatever color of magnet you’d like (you’ll want two sets because one side will be covered). 

If you want more than two colors per cube, we recommend sticking with different shades within each color family (for example, red-orange and yellow). As long as they’re not too close in hue or value (lightness), they should look great together!

9. Diy Photo Booth Props

Photo booth props are a fun way to capture memories at your event. To make them, use cardboard and markers or paint to create the shape of your prop. 

Use an X-acto knife to cut out holes for the eyes and mouth. You can also make props using simple household items like buttons and cookie cutters in shapes that match your theme.

When you’re ready to use them, set up a photo booth near where people will be gathering—you could even just set up a camera on a tripod with automatic timed shutter release if you don’t have time to build an actual booth! 

Have kids take pictures while they hold their favorite props and see which ones they like best! Print these photos out as favors (or save them on digital devices) so parents can share with family members later on!

Finally…What do kids love more than having fun? Making memories! Why not combine both of these things into one activity by creating a DIY memory book for each guest at your party? 

Get creative with how you want this album put together you could even include blank pages so guests can draw their own pictures or write about what made this day special for them (or both!).

Do you have any upcoming occasions, events, or holidays that require gift-giving? Check out our DIY gift ideas for every occasion. Our list provides an array of options that can be customized to fit the occasion or the recipient’s preferences.

10. Paper Airplane Mobile Or Wall Hanging

Paper airplanes are a fun way to display photos. They can be hung in the bedroom, playroom or nursery.

A paper airplane wall hanging is an easy DIY gift idea for kids of all ages! Hang it on the wall and let your children choose which photos they want to display with it. 

The Paper Plane Mobile is also a great gift idea for baby showers or birthday parties where you want your guests to take home something meaningful as well as practical (the mobile can be used for decoration).

11. Homemade Playdough

Playdough is a great gift for kids. It’s easy to make and you can use it to make other things, like a fun play tea set or a cute piggy bank. 

You can also make it in different colors so you don’t have to buy the plastic ones from the store.

You can add things to it that will help your child develop their senses, like glitter or confetti. It smells good too!

12. A Memory Jar Full Of Good Memories And Wishes For The Coming Year

Make a jar full of memories and wishes for the coming year. Write down memories and wishes on paper, then put them in the jar. At the end of each month, pull out one paper from the jar to read it aloud with your child.

Conclusion

We hope these simple DIY gift ideas will help you to create some unique and memorable gifts for the kids in your life. If you’re looking for even more inspiration, check out our other articles on DIY holiday presents!