If your budget is slim but you want to give your kids an amazing gift, then look no further than this great list of DIY gift ideas for kids. There are so many fun ways to give your kids a joyful holiday or birthday with gifts that are hand made. These ideas are so much better than the ones you buy in-store! Each one has a touch of love included.
DIY Gift Ideas for Kids
The bonus of making homemade gifts is that you also have a chance to teach your children about the value of items. It's not all about the expensive gifts and game systems. Instead, it's about time spent together. If you need more ideas to fill out your gift list, check out some of our other favorites below!
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Fashionable No Sew Handbag
Every little girl loves carrying a purse, but who wants to spend a ton to buy them? Certainly not me! That's why this little felt no-sew bag is so cute. Easy to customize and perfect for their few little toys or pretend items, and you have a great gift idea!
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DIY Upcycled T-Shirt Bag
Another fun idea is to upcycle some old t-shirts or a colorful blouse to create a little bag they can carry toys around in. These are super easy to make, and can be 100% free for you to make by just going through items in your closet!
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Easy Upcycled Denim Pocket Bag
One more cute little idea here for you to make! This little pocket bag is made from your old worn-out blue jeans! This is super easy to make and is sure to be a hit with any kid that wants to carry a fun bag.
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Framed Blue Jean Pocket Organizer
Have more worn jeans to use up? Frame them and create a super cute little idea that is perfect for their bedroom. I love this idea for putting on their desk or art work station to hold pens, pencils, markers, or crayons.
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Paper Super Hero Figures
These little paper folding ideas are so brilliant! With a little template, you can easily make your own little Iron Man to give your action figure fan! You could even plan to make these with kids for a fun family project!
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No-Sew Felt Hair Bow Idea
These are super easy to make and so adorable! You can customize these with any combination of colors to make it fit your little one's wardrobe. Even add beads, lace, or rhinestones onto this cute bow to make it sparkle!
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DIY Homemade Pom Pom Rug
Adding something cute to their bedroom is always a good idea for a gift. This little pom pom rug is totally hand made and super soft. It takes a bit of time to put together but can easily make in a few hours at most.
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Rolled Paper Unicorn Wreath
If you have a child who loves unicorns, then this wreath is going to be a favorite gift! It takes some time to roll each flower to go on the wreath, but the result is a gorgeous wreath that easily fits into the unicorn decor of a bedroom.
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Rainbow Paper Straw Desk Organizer
A pop of color works great for a fun gift for any kid. This is ideal for boys and girls and can be filled with fun pens, markers, or pencils as a gift to go along with coloring books or canvases and an art setup for kids.
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Upcycled Cardboard Box Storage Drawer
Every little kid likes to have a keepsake box or a special place to hold their favorite items. This little DIY box is a good idea for that. You can use any color paper to cover this box and make it unique for the child who will be receiving it. Such a cute idea! You can even fill it with treasures if you want!
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Pom Pom Cloud Wall Art
I love pom poms, can you tell? This little DIY cloud is a super cute idea for decorating a bedroom. It's ideal for younger kids but can add a fun look to any room. Especially if you paint the bedroom blue!
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DIY Cardboard Car
This is so much fun to make and truly free! Kids love playing in boxes anyway, so why not make it purposeful by creating a cute little box car for them on purpose. A bit of paint can customize it in a few minutes time!
Winter Spun Crochet Mittens Pattern
While not always the fun gift they are looking for, these mittens are a great addition to any holiday stocking. Make these in no time and tuck them into a stocking or in the pockets of their coat for a fun gift.
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Hill Crest Crochet Hat Pattern
Much like the mittens, this is a practical gift but still a great choice. This pattern has multiple sizes so ideal for any age of a child on your list. Plus you can easily make these in any color you want to fit a style your kids' love.
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Felt Picture Books
You can sew your own little picture books with just a few pieces of felt, fabric, and embroidery thread. This definitely takes more skill but is a great idea that you can customize for your child.
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DIY Unicorn Planter
This cute little idea is so fun! Unicorns are all the rage these days for good reason. They are adorable! This is a fun way to add a plant to their bedroom and is ideal for succulents.
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DIY Unicorn Printable Bookmark
Going with the unicorn theme, this cute little bookmark is super easy to make and ideal for the book lover on your list. Make a few in different colors as a set to tuck into a box with a few new gifts!
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DIY Glitter Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are so easy to make and this little tutorial makes them easier than ever. These are perfect for tucking into stockings and ideal for a little DIY pampering gift set. So cute and so easy!
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Edible Playdough for Kids
While this one is something you want to make right before gifting, it's always a hit with the kids. Playdough never fails to be a hit, and this one is perfectly safe if the kids happened to eat a bit of it along the way.
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Homemade Kids Teepee Tent
This little project does cost about $10 but it's a homemade project that is adorable and kids will love. Of course, you may be able to make this with different supplies you have on hand, but the project here shows you how easy it is to assemble.
DIY Drum Set for Dolls
If your kids have the American Girl dolls or other dolls of that size, then this cute little DIY drum set is sure to be a hit. So easy to make and practically free, these are ideal for keeping kids busy.
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American Girl No Sew Mitten and Headbands
This is so cute and easy to make. A great addition to a gift including homemade outfits and toys for the American Girl doll. The best part is you can make this for just $1 or less!
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American Girl Doll Pretend Food
All dolls have to have some pretend food too! This little tutorial for making teeny tiny little food is so much fun! These are a great addition to the playset for your kid's dolls.
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American Girl No Sew Sleeping Bag
A little fleece sleeping bag is just what your kid's dolls need to complete your kit of fun homemade items for them to add to their play time. You can even make a tiny little pillow that matches!
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DIY Super Hero Capes
Every kid likes some pretend play, so why not make some homemade superhero capes? This is so cute and super easy for anyone to make. You can do this with patches and glue or no-sew bonding tape. Or, you can hand sew if handy with that craft.
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DIY Tinted Lip Gloss
If your little girl likes to pretend with makeup, then this homemade little tinted gloss is surely going to be a great idea. Make this in various shades and tuck it into one of those DIY purses above for a super fun gift!
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No Sew Finger Puppets
Puppets are one of my favorites pretend play items. These little ones are super easy to make, adorable, and ideal for little kids to use their imagination. They are so easy to whip up and can be made for just a dollar or two.
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DIY Sock Doll Idea
A homemade doll is such a cute idea! I love using socks for this idea and make each one unique. You can even gift a whole family of dolls with how easy these are to make.
DIY Felt Donuts
This little donut idea is super cute! They are absolutely adorable, tons of fun for pretend play, and practically free to make. You can definitely make these using those single socks that have no mates!
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Easy Sock Caterpillars
If your little ones are into insects and critters, then colorful fun little sock caterpillars are sure to be loved. These are super easy to make, adorable, and most of all, affordable!
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DIY LEGO Journal
This is ideal for the LEGO lovers on your list. A few scrap pieces and a little notebook turn into a cute way to take notes, play in the car, or just have a totally unique book to write stores in!
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Hand Made No Sew Doll Clothes
If you have fans of Barbie dolls or similar, these cute little clothing ideas are super easy to make and perfect for gifting. These outfits are also super cheap to make so you can make a ton of them for little to no out of pocket costs!
DIY Mermaid Tail Crayons
These are just so cute! I do love mermaids and so do many kids. This sparkle and are beautiful but also ideal for coloring. Any little kid would love to see this in their stocking for Christmas.
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Doll Pin Mermaid
These are so cute! If they want to pretend play, then this little mermaid idea is absolutely adorable. You'll love how cute this is and how easy they are to make. Especially that they can be customized with different hair colors!
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DIY Yard Dice Lawn Game
This is so much fun to make! It's a great idea for kids to play outside, but it can work inside in a large room. I love how cute it is, and kids will adore this when they open the present!
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Felt Bonfire S'Mores Kit for Kids
This is so much fun! A little kit with a pretend fire, logs, and of course, the supplies for S'mores! It's ideal for kids who always want to pretend to cook.
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Jenjo Games
These are some really creative DIY gift ideas for kids. My kids would love these. We are definitely going to try them out. Thanks for sharing, it's really helpful!
Posi Ink
this is a helpful post as it helps me choose good gifts for the upcoming holiday