Interactive Kids Gift Wrap

Lines across has the most fantastic ideas for how to wrap gifts for kids adding toys, crayons and stickers to make the gifts interactive.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.linesacross.com/2012/12/interactive-gift-wrap-for-kids.html

Real simple suggests decorating with a bunch of colorful rubber bands.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.realsimple.com/new-uses-for-old-things/new-uses-gifts/rubber-bands-as-gift-bow-00000000044166/index.html

Minieco shares her idea of using a word search program to create a puzzle for the recipient.  Rather than highlighting the words, add a pencil on the outside so the kids can do the search themselves.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.minieco.co.uk/diy-word-search-wrap/

Watercolor Wrapping Paper

Meet me at mike's has a really clever idea that even the youngest kids can help out with.  She embellishes white tissue paper with watercolor paint.  The effect is really subtle and stunning.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://meetmeatmikes.com/2012/11/simple-watercolour-gift-wrap/

Dandelion Wish Jar

Sharon lovejoy has the most beautiful and simple idea for a really sweet gift.  She takes the fluffy dandelion heads and places them in a see through jar for anyone who needs a wish on a bad day.

Get the instructions here:
http://sharonlovejoy.blogspot.com/2010/06/dandelion-wishes-to-you.html

Think crafts places the individual dandelions into a pretty vial and turns it into a necklace.

Get the instructions here:
http://thinkcrafts.com/blog/2013/04/30/the-gift-of-wishes/  

Kaboodle uses milk weed seeds which have the same wispy feeling but attached to a seed to make it more solid.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/captured-wish-necklace--natural-history-jar-specimen-modern

Hair Band Pops

Do it yourself gifts has a cute idea for a girl's gift or party favor.  Starting with a styrofoam ball poke a lollipop stick into the bottom and wrap the hairbands around.  Cover with cellophane and tie with a ribbon to get a hair band lollipop.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.do-it-yourself-gifts.com/unique-birthday-party-favor.html

Pink stripey socks makes a flat version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.pinkstripeysocks.com/2014/01/diy-hair-tie-lollipop.html

Kid Drawn Notepad

Martha Stewart has a fantastic idea for Dad.  Buy a sticky-note cube and let kids draw pictures or even scribbles for the little ones.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/274269/fathers-day-gifts-and-crafts/@center/307033/spring-holidays#272680 

Magic Money Box

Lovezilla has a great idea for how to dress up a gift for kids who just want cash.  Take an empty kleenex box, and stuff in dollar bills that are each taped together end to end.  The kids will have lots of fun pulling out all of the money.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lovezilla.net/2012/03/15/dont-blow-it-all/

Snow Coated Votive Holders

Polish the stars has a beautiful way to coat a votive holder with epsom salt and make it look like snow.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.polishthestars.com/2010/12/snowball-candles.html

Decorated Clipboards

An easy kids craft that also makes a great gift.  Let kids dress up a purchased clipboard with washi tape, stickers, paint and more with these great ideas below.  

Apple valley girl has a great idea for a gift or just for fun using scrap booking papers, stickers, ribbons and other materials.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://applevalleygirl.blogspot.com/2010/10/organizing-for-christmasproject-1-make.html

Let's explore has a version that uses just one piece of scrap book paper, large letter stickers, a felt circle and button (although they are hot glued on) so some other kind of stickers would be a good alternative.  She also suggested tying a pencil onto the clipboard with a pretty ribbon.

Get the instructions here:
http://lets-explore.net/blog/2010/12/mini-clipboard-gifts/ 

Inner child fun uses colorful tissue paper squares and glue.  

Get the instructions here:

http://innerchildfun.com/2013/04/kid-craft-upcycled-clipboard.html

All free kids crafts takes magazine photos and makes them a cool collage for their clipboard idea.  

Get the instructions here:

http://www.allfreekidscrafts.com/Kids-Fathers-Day-Crafts/Photo-Collage-Clipboard

 Michelle wooderson makes a special clip board for teacher appreciation. 

Get the instructions here:

http://michellewooderson.blogspot.com/2008/11/teachers-gifts-galore.html

Crafts by Amanda makes football and baseball inspired ones.

Get the instructions here:

http://craftsbyamanda.com/duct-tape-sports-clipboards/

Our big earth adds magnets and a pocket.

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