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Looking for easy gifts kids can make that grown-ups actually want? Here are 40 fantastic gifts kids can make that grown-ups really will use, love, and appreciate.
I LOVE giving and receiving handmade gifts. Not only does it save you money, but it also adds a really personal touch.
My favorite gifts I’ve ever received are the ones my kids have made and given to me. Whenever they’ve come up with a handmade gift idea themselves, they’re always so much more excited to give them out!
If your children love to make and give homemade presents too, then you’re going to love this!
I’ve rounded up a collection of 40+ fantastic gifts kids can make to give to friends and family that grown-ups really will use, love, and appreciate.
These gifts are perfect for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Teacher Gifts, you name it! And I promise you won’t find a single pasta necklace in this post!
40+ Gifts Kids Can Make That Grown Ups Actually Want
Hand-Shaped Ring Dish
This cool ring dish is actually really easy to make and moms or grandmothers will love using it every day.
Scratch Art Family Portrait
Kids drawing are always a nice gift to give, but this scratch art portrait is a fun way to switch things up.
Christmas Ornament Napkins
These holidays themed napkins made by kids are a cute gift that any grownup could use.
Easy 2 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Recipe
Fudge is a great holiday gift and this two-ingredient peppermint fudge is super easy to make.
Fingerprint Heart Poem Keepsake
This adorable mini canvas fingerprint keepsake would make a great gift for the grown-up in their life.
Fingerprint Art Glass Magnets
Who knew you could make your own decorative glass magnets using your kids’ fingerprints?
Easy Homemade Sugar Scrub
This luxurious homemade sugar scrub only needs a few basic ingredients and would make a great gift idea for mom or grandma.
Clay Tea Light Holder Gifts
These tea light holders would be an amazing gift for the grown-ups in your kid's life.
Bath Bomb Recipe
Bath Bombs always make a lovely gift, and they’re so easy to make using a few simple kitchen ingredients.
Painted Rock Photo Holder Craft for Kids
Painting rocks has become quite the trend recently so why not turn your painted rocks into a special keepsake?
Abstract Art Travel Mug
These mugs would certainly become a favorite for coffee or tea drinkers.
DIY Heart Leaf Lanterns
These mason jar lanterns are easy to make and would look lovely on a patio in summer or on a windowsill indoors all year long.
Wooden Bead Bracelet
Kids who enjoy beading will have a blast making these bracelets as gifts.
Heart Scribble Mug
Easy instructions for dishwasher-safe mugs - who wouldn't love these?
Nail Varnish Marbled Coasters
These cool coasters would surely look like works of art in someone’s living room!
3 Ingredient Peppermint Sugar Scrub
Kids can easily make a really delicious smelling sugar scrub that the grown-ups in their lives will love.
Fabric Resist Art Pillows
What a great way to take kids’ art to make a useful gift.
Grandparent Mugs
Most grandparents have just about everything and are hard to shop for, but a homemade gift from one of the kids they love most will become a prized possession!
Key Chain
Kids can spell out a cute message with these nifty wooden block and make a key change for a grown-up they love.
Plastic Perler Bead Bowls
These decorative bowls made out of Perler beads are adorable and great to put jewelry or small knick-knacks in.
Fingerprint Heart Keyring
You can never have too many keyrings and this heartshaped keyring with your child's fingerprints is a gift anyone would love.
Woven Finger-Knitting Hula-Hoop Rug DIY
Here's a cool gift that crafty kids can make.
Tie Dye Bookmark with Sharpies and Rubbing Alcohol
Make a gorgeous bookmark for the book lover with this cool Sharpie and rubbing alcohol technique.
Homemade Bird Feeders
This gift is perfect for someone who loves birds and wants to make sure they're taken care of in the wintertime.
Monogram Bookmark
Make a lovely, personalized bookmark to help them keep their place in their books.
Lantern Picture Frame
Photo gifts are always popular to make and give! You will never forget who you got these gorgeous picture frames from!
Handprint Aprons Gift Idea
Freeze a moment in time by making this amazing handprint apron.
Personalised Photo Frame
These photo frames can be personalized and make perfect presents for family who always love kid-made gifts.
Shell Frame with Handprint Art Keepsake
This amazing shell frame can feature handprint art, children’s artwork, or a photograph placed inside.
Superhero Handprint Coasters
What dad wouldn't be thrilled to receive a "you are my favorite" superhero card and matching handmade gift!?
Embroidered Hand Print Pillow
This embroidered handprint pillow would look great on grandmas sofa!
DIY Flower Pot Perfect for Mother's Day
This Mod Podge DIY flower pot is a great gift for moms and grandparents alike.
Clay Footprint Ring Dish
This lovely bowl is easy to make, and I know mamas will love using them every day
DIY Photo Coasters
Photos are such a fun way to personalize something ordinary like coasters!
Family Spotlight Photo Display Tutorial
Any grandparent would be proud to hang this display in their home!
Make Your Kids into Interchangeable Blocks
This would be a fun gift for grandparents and your kids will love switching around heads and bodies to make everyone look silly when they goes to visit.
Kid-Made Dish Towels
Dish towels as a gift - not so fun. Kid-made dish towels as a gift - appreciated for years to come!
Shrinky Dinks Keyring
This is a gift that I'll be putting on my wishlist for sure! So stinking cute!
Pour Painting Flower Pot
These DIY flower pots make great little gifts!
I hope you and your little one have fun making these DIY Christmas gifts.
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