Looking for beautiful and easy DIY gifts for grandma that kids can make?
Whether it’s for Christmas, Mother’s Day, a birthday, or just because, handmade gifts from little hands always melt a grandparent’s heart.
These grandparent crafts for kids are simple, creative, and full of love; the kind of keepsakes that bring smiles on grandma’s face.
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From pom pom art and photo keepsakes to easy coasters and clay bowls, this collection of ideas is perfect for kids of all ages.
Gather your craft supplies, set out a cozy workspace, and get ready to make some beautiful DIY gifts for grandma that she will truly cherish!
1. Sunflower Coaster
This cheerful DIY sunflower coaster is a fun and easy craft made with felt, yarn, and twine; perfect for kids to make for grandma as a homemade gift. Its bright yellow petals and rustic jute center bring a sunny, homemade touch to any table setting.
2. Yarn Bowl
Make these colorful DIY yarn bowls by wrapping yarn around a balloon, brushing it with glue, and letting it dry completely. Once the yarn is dried, pop the balloon and you’ll have a lightweight, airy bowl that’s perfect for holding small treasures, trinkets, or simply adding a cheerful handmade touch to grandma’s home.
3. Handwritten Keychains
These adorable handwritten keychains are made using shrink plastic, turning kids’ sweet notes or drawings into lasting keepsakes. It’s a cute and easy craft that makes a perfect DIY gift for grandma, letting her carry a little love wherever she goes.
4. Pressed Flower Clay Dishes
These beautiful pressed flower clay dishes make a lovely DIY gift for grandma, perfect for holding jewelry or trinkets and showcasing a touch of nature’s charm.
5. Yarn Vase Display
Colorful yarn vase craft that makes a sweet and simple DIY gift for grandma. To make the gifts, outline a vase shape on a round cork base, hammer small nails along the edge, then wrap yarn around the nails to form the vase. Tuck in real or faux flowers for a charming handmade display.
6. Air Dry Clay Bells
These charming air-dry clay bells are simple to make; just shape the clay, let it dry, and paint using acrylic paint. They make a delightful DIY gift for grandma, adding a handmade, rustic touch to her home decor or garden.
7. Rock Cactus Pot
Easy and adorable, this painted rock cactus craft makes a cheerful handmade gift for grandma, bringing a pop of color and a smile without needing any watering.
8. Bookmarks
To make these colorful DIY bookmarks, let kids splatter or paint abstract designs on watercolor paper, then cut them into strips and glue them onto bright cardstock. Add a piece of twine with a few wooden beads for a fun, personal touch that makes a perfect handmade gift for grandma.
9. Sharpie Dyed Tile Coasters
These vibrant DIY tile coasters are an inexpensive craft made with just plain tiles, Sharpie markers, and rubbing alcohol. They look like colorful art pieces yet cost only a few dollars to make. A budget-friendly gift any grandparent will love using every day.
10. Pom Pom Photo Frame
This colorful pom pom photo frame is an easy and cheerful craft that makes a perfect DIY gift for grandma, especially when filled with a favorite family photo.
11. Pom pom heart
Use big colorful pom poms to glue together in the shape of a heart. Frame, tie with a bow and gift it to grandma for Christmas or her birthday.
12. I Love You Grandma Lantern
A simple paper and twine lantern for kids of all ages to make for grandma. Get the free printable, download, color, and glue together.
13. Perler Beads Flower Pot
This colorful Perler bead flower pot is a fun and creative way for kids to make a personalized DIY gift for grandma. Simply glue melted Perler bead designs around a can or pot to create a cheerful, handmade planter that brightens any windowsill.
14. Pom Pom Flowers
Cheerful pom pom flowers in colorful vases make an easy, no-maintenance gift for grandma that brightens any room all year round. Use a pom pom maker for the pom poms. The pom pom maker is such a fun tool to use by kids and parents.
15. Driftwood Wreath
If you live by the ocean and have access to driftwood (you can also buy driftwood), this colorful DIY wreath is a fun and eco-friendly craft kids can make for grandparents. Simply paint each driftwood piece in bright patterns, let them dry, and glue or tie them together in a circular shape for a one-of-a-kind coastal-inspired decoration.
Curious what DIY gifts for grandma you liked best.