Your toddler will probably want to give a Christmas gift to anyone and everyone, so finding Christmas gifts toddlers can make will save you tons of money. Plus, those gifts will be far more special and meaningful than anything you could buy!
This post is all about gifts toddlers can make for family and friends that are unique, meaningful, and also budget friendly!
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Gifts Toddlers Can Make
1. Sand Art
My toddler recently made a sand art dinosaur for his grandpa’s birthday. To my surprise, he was able to make the whole thing without any help at all from me! This set comes with a little mini funnel too to help minimize the mess.
2. Paintable Suncatcher
We have done so many of these paintable suncatchers and they never seem to get old. Plus, this set comes with 20 different suncatchers, making it both an easy and highly affordable toddler gift.
3. Pressed Flowers
I have been pressing flowers since my youngest started bringing me flowers “a you,” and I never wanted to lose them. But now, it’s become a super fun activity that we love to do together! We’ve pressed everything from roses to sunflowers to mass amounts of dandelions! This microwave flower press makes it so easy to press flowers with your kids in just a few minutes! Then, just throw them in a frame for a super unique and beautiful gift.
4.. Melted Crayon Art
We’ve always made crayon art by setting or taping crayons down and then blowing them with a blow dryer. However, with this method, you do need to be very careful to help your toddler so they don’t get burned by the blow dryer. Crayola now makes a crayon melter that doesn’t get hot and is perfect to make melted crayon art a bit more independent for your toddler.
5. Homemade Beeswax Candles
This is literally the perfect alternative to the classic candle gift, especially if you’ve got crunchy friends! These bees wax candles are not only all natural but they are literally as simple as rolling it up and tying it together!
6. Fridge Magnets
Fridge magnets are a safe bet for just about anybody. Adults can use them to hang up photos, coupons, etc. on their fridge. And their kid friends/family members can hang up their beautiful art on the fridge with them!
7. Mosaic Photo Frame
Print a cute photo of your toddler with grandma, grandpa, uncle, friend, etc., make this frame, and then give this to them as a gift. They truly will love it forever and far more than anything you could buy them in a store.
8. Build a Birdhouse
While your toddler will more than likely need a bit of help with this one, your toddler will be so proud of this project. Add a bit of paint too and they will have so much pride and joy to give it to a friend or family member.
9. Make Your Own Coasters
Giving toddler designed coasters to family members is a sure way to start off their day with a smile. 🙂
10. Snap Pop Bead Jewelry
If your toddler wants to give gifts to friends or cousins, snap pop bead jewelry is a super fun gift for them to make.
11. Bouncy Balls
Yes, you can make your own bouncy balls! In fact, this kit makes 43 bouncy balls! It’s actually so easy and it’s the perfect gift for your toddler to make for their friends and cousins! I used to do this all the time as a kid and I can guarantee your kids will have a blast.
This post was all about gifts toddlers can make for friends and family that are both unique, meaningful, and cost effective too!
-Beautifully Busy Mom
Meet the Author
This post was written by Monica, a mom of two under three and a former teacher who loves a good DIY project! Plus, very few of us needs more stuff. So, a homemade gift is always the way to go.
