If you want to gift your brother something he’ll never forget, check out these easy handmade gift ideas for boys! Ninjas, catapults, silly putty & more!

Did you know that India does not have a traditional Father’s Day or Mother’s Day but it does have a special day for brothers and sisters?

Yes, it’s a special Indian festival called Raksha Bandhan!

Literally translated, Raksha Bandhan means ‘bond of protection,’ and it refers to the special love between siblings. If you’re a Mom of more than one child, then you know more than ever that even if it looks like the kids are about to start World War III in your home, they still can’t do without each other!!

Traditionally, for Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie a Rakhi around their brothers’ wrists, and the brothers give them gifts. This year, we’ve decided to change things a little – wouldn’t it be fun for little girls to give their brothers a gift too?

That’s why we’ve lined up some special handmade gift ideas for boys that kids can make themselves. They’re all easy to make with minimal supplies and effort, and are the kinds of gifts that the brothers are sure to enjoy and treasure (even if they don’t admit it!).

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20 Handmade Gift Ideas for Boys

1. DIY Felt Minion Pencil Topper

Any kid will enjoy their homework much more if they have a cute little friend to keep them company – preferably, someone who’s yellow and dresses in blue! These minion pencil toppers are easier to make than they look!

2. DIY Clay Pikachu Pencil Topper

If you know a little boy who loves Pokémon, especially Pikachu, he’s going to be over the moon when you gift him this little clay Pikachu! And because it’s handmade, it’ll be a completely custom piece!

3. Winter-Themed Clay Nameplate

Kids love customizing everything they own, which is why personalized handmade gift ideas for boys are always a great idea – like this winter-themed clay nameplate for their room!

4. Pokeball Clay Magnets

Here’s another gift idea for the Pokémon fan – Pokeball magnets! These would be perfect for a magnetic pinboard or whiteboard, where kids can pin up notes or photos.

5. Glove Monsters

Do you have your child’s old gloves lying around somewhere? Or perhaps some of yours leftover from a vacation abroad. If you do, then let your little girl get crafting to make these easy but adorable glove monsters from Craftaholics Anonymous! This is a great project for kids learning to sew, or you can help with the sewing part.

6. Mosaic Picture Frame

This gift is a lovely way to recycle Styrofoam plates. Pink Stripey Socks shows us how you can turn trash into a beautiful mosaic picture frame; just insert a picture of both siblings together, and you’re done!

7. Homemade Silly Putty

Boys are known for loving everything that is squishy and slimy, which makes this silly putty from Coffee Cups and Crayons a perfect gift for brothers!! You need just a few ingredients for this squishy wonder. Make a set in different colors for additional fun!

8. Cardboard Construction Set

If you’re looking for handmade gift ideas for boys that won’t cost you a single penny, this cardboard construction set from Happy Hooligans is it! All you need is some strong cardboard and you’re all set to make this construction set that guarantees hours of fun!! Let the building begin!

9. Block Name Stamp

All kids love personalizing their belongings, and this block name stamp from Mama Papa Bubba is ideal for it! With a few plain wooden blocks and ready-cut foam letters, this is a gift that even a small child can make for her big brother. Add a motif like a plane or car for effect!

10. Pompom Slingshot

Every child should have played with a slingshot at least once!! To make it safe, try making this easy pompom slingshot from The Merry Thought that uses pompom balls as shots – soft and colourful! This might require a little adult assistance, but is totally worth the trouble!

11. Mason Jar Superhero Banks

The only way your brother can get you a gift is if he saves money, so let’s encourage him to do so with a superhero-themed piggy bank! Fireflies and Mudpies shows us how to make these out of mason jars.

12. DIY Tetris Magnets

Who says you need a screen to play Tetris? Artsy Fartsy Mama just proved that you don’t, and that you can make your own Tetris game with magnets!

13. DIY Animal Backpack Charms

Looking for handmade gift ideas for boys that’ll add a little pizzazz to their accessories? Well, Cara & Co. has a solution – custom backpack bling made with old animal toys!

14. Recycled Soda Can Bag Pins

We love recycled crafts, and that’s why we think this one from Anuu Craft is genius! Learn how to turn soda cans into fun pins for backpacks or jackets. The best part is that you can customize it to whatever they like!

15. DIY Fabric Fishing Game

Got a kid who loves fishing, but who doesn’t have time to go out to the lake? Well, they can now enjoy this fabric fishing game from A Beautiful Mess! All you need are some colorful fabric scraps to get started!

16. Personalized Superhero Cape

There’s hardly a boy in this world who doesn’t imagine himself a superhero, and Happiness is Homemade shows us how to make those dreams come true – with a DIY superhero cape!

17. Gold LEGO Minifigures

If you’ve got duplicate LEGO minifigures or ones your kid doesn’t particularly care for, turn them into these gorgeous gold pieces as shown in A Few Shortcuts. They look like collector’s items, and as if they’d cost a bomb!

18. Dinosaur Play Dough Kit

If you’re on the search for handmade gift ideas for boys who are interested in dinosaurs, we can’t think of a better gift than a DIY dinosaur playdough kit – just like the one shown in Mama Papa Bubba!

19. DIY Wooden Peg Ninjas

Whatever small world play you are interested in, it always helps to have a few Ninjas around to keep the bad guys away! If you’re wondering where to find them, head over to Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls – they’ll tell you!

20. DIY Taco Letter Holder

A taco letter holder? How fun is that! Studio DIY show us how to make this adorable piece that any teen will love having on their desk!

Now you know that making handmade gift ideas for boys isn’t that hard at all! Once the gifts are ready, help your child pack them in some interesting wrapping paper so that the Brother is delighted even before opening the gift!! Yes, you might hear yelling soon after this show of sibling love, but you know it’s only because they care about each other so much!

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