30 Simple DIY Christmas Gifts For Kids

Nicole and Bianca CuteDIYprojects Blogger

As autumn transitions into winter and those Halloween decorations are gradually replaced by Christmas lights, stockings, and bows, the question of what gifts should be placed under the trees is constantly on our mind (no thanks to advertisements and flyers!). While gift giving on the holiday season is a tradition that has been going on for many years, it is generally the children who get the most excited about the beautifully wrapped boxes below the trees. Fortunately kids are not hard to please as presents of any sort bring happiness and joy to them. So, instead of buying all of those ridiculously expensive items the kids may have starred in magazines and flyers, replace a few with something more thoughtful and creative! Check out some of these great DIY gifts for kids below that make great stocking stuffers, Christmas presents, and can even be used as birthday ideas and more!

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Simple DIY Christmas Gifts For Kids
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1. DIY Angry Birds Game

DIY Angry Birds Game
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We all know Angry Birds as that crazily addicting app game that children are somehow wizards at playing; however why not turn it into a real life game that re-purposes some empty tin cans as well?

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First, grab a load of empty cans that have been washed. File down any rough edges that may cut children (cans with pull top lids don’t have them!), and grab some green, white, and black paint! Create the pigs out of the cans and then get a small red ball from a local store and make the bird from it. Children will love the game and it will keep them occupied for quite a while!
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2. Make a Snowman Kit

Snowman Kit
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Snowmen are the epitome of family fun and are something children never get tired of making when the snow begins piling up on the ground. Whether this is a gift for your kids, or even for a neighbor, a snowman kit is simple and looks fantastic!

All you need is a few buttons, some painted black rocks, a plastic carrot, a scarf (you can make a cheap one from fleece) and a small hat! The hat can easily be sewn together from felt and some embellishments can be added such as a ribbon or flower! Once you’re done, package up the snowman kit into a decorative box and you’re sure to delight whatever child receives this!
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3. Easily Sewn Pencil Pouches

Easily Sewn Pencil Pouches
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For that artistic child, or the kid who goes to school with a handful or more of pencils and pens, one of these pencil pouches will make the perfect gift! The best bit is that these pouches cost just pennies to make and just a bit of handiwork with a sewing machine. You can even splurge on some patterned cloth with the kid’s favorite TV character or hero on it! With cute bows at the top, and the option to fill the case with goodies, these amazing pencil pouch gifts almost beg not to be wrapped!
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4. DIY Stick Horse

DIY Stick Horse
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For that little cowboy or cowgirl, what else do they need other than a trusty stick horse side kick this Christmas? Instead of going out and buying an expensive and ordinary stick horse, create your own personalized one and truly make a gift that a child will cherish.

With a few bells on the side of the harness, a sock as a head (who can tell?), and some brightly colored button eyes, these horses will definitely delight any child and provide hours of fun in a make believe world! And to top it off, you can even use that old broomstick you were about to throw out!
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5. Simple Felt Monsters

Simple Felt Monsters
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Instead of letting monsters be those scary imaginary things hiding below your children’s beds, let them be adorable and cuddly felt creatures that look amazing as room decorations and can also be used as plush toys for kids! These little felt monsters are so simple to make with a bit of fluff for stuffing, several colors of felt, and a bit of imagination! Additionally, they are also great projects to do with kids and have them design the accessories to go on their personalized monsters!
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6. Painted Jeans

DIY Heart Painted Jeans
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Instead of giving kids boring old clothing this year, personalize them to the max with creative styles and a bit of fabric paint (or a bleach pen). Simply print out whatever stencil you want onto some paper – it’s easier to use stock paper as you’ll find it disintegrates slower, otherwise you’ll just have to make several stencils. Hearts, stars, symbols, or even just weird squiggly lines – whatever you fancy, the child will surely love! Shop for those brightly colored jeans on sale racks for an affordable canvas!
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7. Sock Monkeys

DIY Sock Monkeys
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Last on our DIY gifts for kids list, we have simple sock monkeys. These make such great gifts for kids, and are so easy to do! Get socks of various sizes and amazing patters for a cute sock monkey collection that really looks fantastic! If you’re looking to make a larger sock monkey, go for an adult men’s sock, however you may find it difficult to get all of the pretty colored patterns so always check online or at sale bins for them!

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Sock monkeys are a great keepsake gift, and can be made as gifts for children in hospitals or those in need. Just remember you don’t need to spend large amounts of money to put a smile on a child’s face this Christmas year – spending just a bit of time and effort can really make the difference!
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8. No-Sew Superhero Capes

No-Sew Superhero Capes
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Nothing can be as effortless to craft yet as amazing as these no-sew superhero capes when it comes to delighting each of the kids at the party with individual gifts that transform them into a little version of their favorite superheroes! Even better when it all comes in a surprisingly budget-friendly affair – you don’t need to spend more than 2 dollars to get one cape done. Speaking of the prerequisites before getting started with the project, you need to gather some colored sheets of felt, some velcro iron on strips, hot glue or spray glue, and a downloadable superhero cape template that’s shared in the below wonderful tutorial by Jolly Mom, also taking you through the detailed instructions to work up the capes flaunting vibrant superhero logos.

DIY Details : jollymom

9. No Sew Dragon Sock Puppet

No Sew Dragon Sock Puppet
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Sheer cuteness is the phrase for this super adorable sock puppet that brings out your child’s art of storytelling at its best. Dragon puppets that feature lovely fiery layers of tongue, a pair of eyes, a nose, and a pair of super cute wings have got a few simple supplies and craft tools as their foundation. You are going to need a sock, some felt, a strong fast drying glue like UHU, a pair of scissors, some old scrap newspaper, and some free printable patterns that have been provided with the below tutorial by Kid’s Craft Room. The kiddo simply wears the sock in their arm and that dragon won’t take any time to come alive. Just cut out colored felt by laying the pattern pieces on it, gluing the tongue, eyes and nose together. Once dry, you glue the features in place, and voila! We bet the kids won’t get over this wearable creature any time sooner.

DIY Details : kidscraftroom

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10. DIY Racetrack Mat for Kids

DIY Racetrack Mat for Kids
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That great finesse that’s sported by this homemade racetrack makes one presume that putting it together would be quite a daunting affair. However, getting it all done is just a child’s play, and calls for just a matter of few minutes. Simple bath rugs from IKEA coming for no more than 2 dollars give a unique texture to these tracks that reminds you of the roughened up natural texture of the road. As it’s all about a quick taping and painting, the project comes so easily even to those with the most basic of craft skills. To construct your very own versions of the racetrack, you will need some IKEA mats, some black paint, a white paint pen, some painter’s tape, and a brush. Masking the mat with tape Mask the mat with the tape to form the racetracks, further coating the remaining area with black paint using light brush strokes is all it takes. Remove the tape and paint the track with a white pen.

DIY Details : littleinspiration

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