Simple and Lovely Craft Gifts
Nothing can be as wonderful as a gift from a kid that is homemade. Having children make their own gifts is a highly advantageous skill for them to be exposed to. Firstly, it considerably enhances the creative streak in a child. It gradually helps the child to become a better craftsman over the years. Secondly, making gifts on their own helps children to truly understand the importance of gifts as well as the effort and patience that are actually required to craft out the perfect gift. Here are some simple yet beautiful gift ideas that your kids can try out.
Jewelry
Who doesn’t like jewelry? You can get creative to create gorgeous necklaces and rings.
The requirements –
Alternatives for children can also be looked into. Just remember to always supervise, as naturally making jewelry may involve some small pieces. Whatever your age, you can get involved.
Origami
Origami is another way to, For example; if a child asks how to make a butterfly, the adult should look it up and show the easy way to make one with paper. Through the clever art of folding paper, you can be well on your way to creating original and fund handmade designs to decorate all around your house.
Custom Designed Oven Mitts
If the gift is meant to be for someone who loves to cook or bake, encouraging your child to custom design oven mitts for them might just be the cutest thing ever. The best part about this artwork is that it is simple and fast.
What is it all about – Have an artist in your home? Encourage your child to display their artistic side by custom designing oven mitts.
The requirements –
Who doesn’t like jewelry? You can get creative to create gorgeous necklaces and rings.
The requirements –
- Narrow chenille sticks/stems
- Mini hole-punch machine
- Felt and paper-flower superfluities
- A pair of scissors
- A range of colorful buttons
- A thin cord
- To create rings, cut a small length of chenille stick and make a loop by bringing the opposite ends together.
- With a mini hole-punch machine, punch two holes in the center of felt and paper flowers.
- Heap them against the chenille stick loop.
- Make sure that the two ends are kept together.
- Yarn one end of the chenille stick through a hole in the flowers and the button.
- Don’t forget the other end of the pipe-cleaner against the subsequent hole. Replicate the same process.
- Wind the ends together, cut off the excess portion if required, and ensure that there aren’t any sharp ends protruding out as they could seriously hurt a child.
- Thread the yarn through the pile of flowers and buttons.
Alternatives for children can also be looked into. Just remember to always supervise, as naturally making jewelry may involve some small pieces. Whatever your age, you can get involved.
Origami
Origami is another way to, For example; if a child asks how to make a butterfly, the adult should look it up and show the easy way to make one with paper. Through the clever art of folding paper, you can be well on your way to creating original and fund handmade designs to decorate all around your house.
Custom Designed Oven Mitts
If the gift is meant to be for someone who loves to cook or bake, encouraging your child to custom design oven mitts for them might just be the cutest thing ever. The best part about this artwork is that it is simple and fast.
What is it all about – Have an artist in your home? Encourage your child to display their artistic side by custom designing oven mitts.
The requirements –
- Cheap oven mitts
- Gloves to wear while painting
- Fabric paint
- First, ask the child what exactly they want to design.
- Use bowls in case there is no pastel for containing the paint.
- Teach them simple tricks of painting.
- Use gloves to make sure the child stays clean.