Reasons to Craft: Give Your Little (Or Not So Little) Ones A Gift
There’s something extra special about receiving a handmade gift. The idea that someone cares enough to take the time and energy to bring something into existence just for you? That’s significant, memorable, and unique. But how about the flip side of that? Have you ever considered the joy it brings to being the creator of a handmade craft for your kids, for example? Or the connection it can generate for you, too?
The Joy of Handmade Gifts
Handmade gifts are highly sought after, not just for their uniqueness in a sea of sameness, but for what they inherently bring with them—a different kind of bond for both the giver and receiver. Whether you’re creating for friends or family, adults or kids, it takes an extra effort to craft something unique to your loved one.
This can be especially meaningful for kids who thrive on genuine connection (don’t we all??) Creating handmade crafts for kids and teens can help them feel truly seen, cared for, and connected—so why not go the extra mile for both of you and give the crafts that create what matters most?
Selecting the Right Crafting Projects
Because of the meaningful nature of handmade crafting gifts, you want to be sure that whatever you make is not only unique and beautiful in its own way but durable enough to last through years of love. So, whether you’re making something that will be handled by young children or adored from the shelf of a teenager, you want to start with high-quality products.
Stampin’ Up! offers the kind of products you’ll need here. Think in terms of quality stamps, lasting inks, dies that don’t easily dull, sturdy papers that match the occasion, and well-designed craft kits that offer the coordination of a professionally-produced gift with the sense of significance that only comes from the handmade. Why? Because we want the crafts for your kids to last a long time—just like the connection you share with them.
Stamp Sets and Dies
Stamp sets and coordinated stamping dies are a great place to start when making crafts for your kids.
One thing we love about crafting with stamps is the sheer diversity of stamp designs in our catalog. Whether your child is into teddy bears, model planes, dinosaurs, cycling, music, princesses, race cars, or flowers, stamps and complementary die cuts can help to personalize the gift for them.
Plus, you get the additional customization option of bringing in their favorite color combinations or even the option to color the gift themselves, like in this coloring book below.
We love the idea of using stamps and dies to help create:
- Personalized cards
- Games
- Coloring books
- Scrapbook pages
- Care packages
- Bookmarks
And more!
Crafting Kits and Suites
If you’re overwhelmed by the idea of creating a craft for your kids from scratch, consider first giving yourself the convenience of a crafting kit.
These clever material sets come perfectly coordinated, pre-cut, and with everything you need to make something fun for the kids. Our Frog & Friends Kit is a DIY classic cup-and-ball game that will entertain kids and kids at heart!
Innovative Craft Ideas for Kids’ Gifts
The true beauty of making crafts for your kids is that they’ll receive something no one has ever had before. Innovating with your favorite stamp sets, designer papers, ribbons, and markers can lead you to creative gifts you’d never be able to pick up at the store.
Here are a few craft ideas for kid gifts you’ll love creating for your little (and not so little!) ones.
Custom Memory Game
How sweet is this handmade matching game for younger kids? This is a great way to utilize a favorite stamp set to engage kids in an interactive and fun way while offering them that extra boost of homemade love. And bonus if it buys you a little extra time to craft!
Personalized Bookmark
A personalized bookmark speaks to the reader in all of us, but these fun craft gifts can also be customized to reflect the individual personalities of kids of any age!
Framed Photo Memories
Perfect for your teens and tweens, a framed scrapbook-worthy photo memory is a great way to not only preserve your favorite moments, but remind your kiddos of the love and connection that surrounds them constantly.
Cards for Kids to Celebrate, Encourage, and Just Because
Know a kid who just had a big achievement? Graduation cards are always appreciated!
Got a teenager that could use a little note?
An animal-loving kid who could use some encouragement?
A handcrafted card is a sweet way to let a child who needs a pick-me-up, whether they are going through a tough time or might be feeling under the weather, know you’re thinking of them.
Unwrap The Stampin’ Up! Catalog For More Gift Inspiration
Gift-giving crafts for your kids are a special, fun, and unique way to connect! And you’ll find plenty of gift ideas and quality products to inspire your own original creations in the Stampin’ Up! catalogs and on our website. Check out our Kits Collections and our Online Exclusives for more ideas.
Looking for inspiration from an experienced crafter? Contact a demonstrator today!