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DIY Gift Idea For Kids

by Kristen 1 Comment

Here’s a fun DIY gift idea for kids, either to give to kids or for them to make. A vintage craft that you don’t see much these days, surprise balls are a fun craft for kids and adults alike. I like these because they can be used for all sorts of events. They are an inexpensive gift idea on their own, or use them as party favors or a gift tag for a bigger present.

How to Make Surprise Balls

Surprise balls are made by hiding something inside for the recipient to unwrap. You wrap the ball with layers of paper or fabric and then do a decorative exterior. I love these because they are perfect for all levels.

How would you decorate your DIY craft? I think that any type of animal would be cute and for Christmas you could make Santa Claus, Frosty or Olaf.

What To Put In Your DIY Gift Ball

I think that years ago when this vintage craft was created, it was probably filled with very inexpensive gifts. That could still be the case today if you want to make it more about the craft and less about what’s inside. But if you want to make it a fun way to decorate a gift, then I think the sky is the limit for what you put inside. It could hide a special piece of jewelry, or a hand-made trinket the kids made for Grandma. Or how about hiding a gift card inside. It certainly is a lot more fun than just handing over an envelope. Use your creativity for coming up with fun ways to fill and decorate these DIY gifts.

Click here for the video tutorial to learn step-by-step how to make these surprise balls. A fun DIY gift idea or a fun project for kids to make.

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Thanksgiving Craft Ideas for Kids

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Thanksgiving Craft Ideas for Kids

Celebrate Thanksgiving with crafts for kids that let them give thanks while being creative. I love the “Thankful Turkey” where kids can write down what they are grateful for.

Here’s a look at some more Thanksgiving crafts to try with the kids. With so many great ideas, there’s sure to be one or two that your kids will love.

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Pipe Cleaner Crafts for Halloween

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Halloween Pipe Cleaner Crafts

These cute critters are a fun and easy craft for Halloween. Perfect to make with the kids and to personalize just the way you want. From cute to scary, you can create any look you want for Halloween.

Image source: Wendy Piersall on Flickr CC 2.0

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Paper Purse Party Favors to Make With Kids

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Paper Purse Party Favors Tutorial

These little paper purses are so cute and are perfect for kids to make. They can be used as party favors for a birthday party, or for kids to take into school for Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion. Kids will have lots of fun embellishing these purses and giving it a style all their own. So if you want kids at the party to make their own, you could prep the basic paper purse in advance and then let the kids decorate it.

Supplies Needed to Make Paper Purse

Scrapbook Paper
Ruler
Scoring tool (a toothpick works just fine)
Ribbon
Scissors
Embellishments or Stickers
Small Hole Punch

How to Make Paper Purse Party Favors

Amy Locurto sure does make these paper purses look so fun and easy to make. I hope you give it a try for your next party.

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Finger Print Flowers and Butterflies

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Finger Print Flowers

Here’s a craft idea that is perfect to do with the kids. Make a flower and butterfly canvas piece of art by using your finger prints. You’ll love getting your hands dirty to bring out your inner child. A fun craft that’s perfect to make for Valentine’s Day, Easter or Mother’s Day.

Supplies for Finger Print Flowers and Butterflies

Another reason why I like this craft is that you don’t need many supplies. This example was made using canvas, but you could certainly use paper stock too.

Canvas
Paint
Artist Pens like Faber-Castell

How to Make Finger Print Flowers

1. Squeeze paint into tray and mix colors around until you get a mix that you like.
2. Dip fingers in paint and then press finger prints onto canvas to make the flowers and butterflies.
3. Use pens to add the stems and detailing to the print
4. Use your fingers to smudge the lines and blend the paints as needed.

Step by Step Tutorial by Krista Vantol

I hope you have fun making your own finger print art.

Finger Print Flowers Butterflfies

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