Homemade Gifts
Crystal Ombre Soap Making(Ages 7+)
Make a splash — with soapy science! Craft and customize two kinds of colorful, crystal-inspired soaps. Then take a deep dive into hands-on learning, and explore mineral science, colorful ombre geodes, and the squeaky-clean chemical reactions between soap, grime, and water.
Animal Bath Bombs(Ages 5+)
Dip your toes into bubbly bathtime chemistry with animal-shaped bath bombs! Learn about acid-base reactions and the science of molecules while mixing up a colorful chemical concoction, then press the mixture into bath-bomb shape. Drop your finished bath bombs into water to see fizzy chemical reactions — in action! One project can make 3-6 unique bath bombs.
Tissue Paper Luminary(Ages 3-11)
Create this simple Valentine’s Day tissue paper luminary and display on your mantle. The kids will enjoy cutting squares and hearts and spreading on the glue. When they are finished, they will get a kick out of seeing their luminary glow in the dark!
Light-up Heart Flower(Ages 9-16)
Challenge your child to combine art and engineering to make a light-up flower pencil! This homemade creation is a perfect gift for the writer in their child’s life.
Sweet Snail Mail
Fingerprint Stencil Heart(Ages 3-8)
This classic project is great for younger kids. You can cut out a bunch of different sweet stencil shapes so they can customize each of their cards!
Friendship Heart Necklace(Ages 3-11)
This nostalgic DIY has been a friendship tradition for decades. Use this project to help your child create connections with their bffs near and far.
Pulled String Paintings(Ages 5-16)
Challenge your child to create an abstract work of art for a friend or family member using a few simple materials.
Teach your child this simple cross-stitching technique to make string art valentines. The homemade look and feel of the finished cards make a perfect last-minute note for a loved one.
8 Cute Ways Kids Can Share Love This Valentine’s Day
The world needs a little more love right now. Whether your kids are learning from home or back in school, they can show friends and family their affection with handmade gifts and cards. We collected a few of our favorite KiwiCo crates and DIYs to inspire your little ones to get creative and show their gratitude for the people in their lives.