Have you thought about doing handmade gifts for the kids this year?? I’m making it a goal to make them one of their presents each year, just because those are the gifts I remember most when I was a kid. In fact, I still own most blankets that my grandma and mom made for me when I was young and I cherish them. In fact, my mom has continued to make and give homemade gifts like blankets and church bags and those are the gifts we love most! Each year, my mom asks me what she can get for the kids and for the past few years I’ve been asking for her to make gifts. Yes, I do know it can take more time, but they are usually less expensive and more appreciated. Wouldn’t you agree??
This year, I’m hoping to make a few pieces for their rooms along with a family yearbook that they can enjoy (my kids LOVE photo books!!) If you’re looking for some DIY Gifts for kids, this is a great collection. There are gifts for baby, little boys and little girls and I know my kids would flip out over them!! I think I may have to make the Portable Lego Case because Legos are the “hot toy” in our house right now. š
Check out these gifts and hopefully they provide some inspiration for you and your gift giving this year…
MY OTHER RECIPESFrom Lil’ Luna:
From the rest of Blog Land…
Snowball Playdough from Yellow Bliss Road
Disney Frozen Autograph Book from A Pumpkin and a Princess
Snowman Playdough from No Time for Flash Cards
T-Shirt Tote Bag from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
DIY Creeper Slap Bracelet from Atta Girl Says
DIY Fabric Lunch Bag from Club Chica Circle
Rainbow Zipper Pouch from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
Fall and Winter Crochet from Over the Apple Tree
DIY Bicycle Basket Liner from The Scrap Shoppe
Frayed Flower and Headband from The Girl Inspired
Hedgehog Pencil Holder from Prodigal Pieces
Monster Stuffed Animal from Crazy Little Projects
DIY Teepee from Place of My Taste
Diamond Teething Ring from The Crafty Cupboard
Ribbon Hair Bows from Growing Up Gabel
Monster Mittens from Martha Stewart
Alphabet Rocks from Balancing Home
Baker’s Twine Pom-Pom Bookmarks from Better Homes and Gardens
DIY Mermaid Tail from Ikat Bag
Comic Book Magnets from Crafts by Amanda
Star Wars Tin Can Lanterns from Frugal Fun for Boys
Repurposed Denim Aprons from Happy Hooligans
Good Luck Stones from Happy Hooligans
Bubble Gum Bubble Bath from Smart School House
Homemade Bookmarks from Happy Hooligans
Denim Baby Bibs from Happy Hooligans
DIY Sock Stick Horses from The Country Chic Cottage
Baby Burp Cloths from Woodland Flower
Candy Wrapper Hair Bows from Doodlecraft
DIY Retro Fabric Hair Clips from Fry Sauce and Grits
DIY Shark Pillow from Today’s Creative Life
DIY Ocean Toy Soap from A Pumpkin and a Princess
No Sew Princess Anna Cape from View From the Fridge
Baby Bow Bib from Cricut
DIY Barefoot Baby Sandals from Craftaholics Anonymous
Flower Garden in a Jar from Nest of Posies
Easy Lace Bows and Headbands from The Ribbon Retreat
Portable LEGO Kit from Mama.Papa.Bubba.
DIY Unicorn Glitter Play Dough from A Bubbly Life
Easy Legwarmers from I Heart Naptime
Starry Night Luminaries from The Shabby Creek Cottage
DIY 3-Sided TeePee from Thrifty and Chic
Sticker Book Gift Idea from Eighteen 25
Fast and Easy Homemade Crayons from My Frugal Adventures
Crayon or Pencil Block Holder from Ana White
For past Handmade Kid Gift collections, check out these ones from the last few years…
75+ DIY Gifts for KidsĀ – 2013
DIY Gifts for Kids – 2014
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ENJOY!
Vicki Bensinger
So many wonderful and fun ideas here. I agree a homemade gift is one that lasts a lifetime and the memories attached with it grow fonder as the years go by.
I received a patchwork comforter made from old clothes from my uncle and his family so long ago. In fact, before I had kids, who are grown now. It was kind of funky but we use it when we go to watch fireworks to sit on or when our dog decides he has to be in bed with us.
Looking at it now after my uncle is long gone, each piece represents a family member making it so much more valuable. It was what they could afford at the time and made with love from each and everyone in his home, making it that much more precious now.
You can’t put a price on that.