Homemade Gifts for Kids - Boys

Here is a treasure trove of ideas for homemade gifts for kids.

Think of the things little boys love most: anything with wheels, super heroes, swords and guns, arts and crafts, and sticks... and you have the beginnings of some great gift ideas.

These gifts also need to be very sturdy so they can withstand much use.

Car Cozy

This car cozy tutorial is a great idea for a little boy who hates to leave his cars behind. Stitch it from fabric imprinted with vehicles and add one or two small cars for him to find.

Take Along Race Track

A take along race track and car holder is perfect when you are going to visit where there are no toys. It would be great for a trip, as well.

Crayon Cars

What a fun idea for little boys who love cars! Melt old crayons in car shaped molds to make new crayon cars.

3 Gifts For Boys

There are 3 gifts for boys ideas here: a light-up car necklace, a bouncy ball necklace, and a rubber band launcher. There are tutorials also.

Tool Belt

This fun tool belt could also be made in a plain color canvas for older boys, with a few real tools.You can get starter tools inexpensively at the dollar store.

Bank Robber Money Bag

A bank robber money bag is a great prop for kids who play "cops and robbers".

Star Wars Gifts

Make Star Wars marble magnets.

Make your own Star Wars rings using the Star Wars marble magnets craft.

Kids could make these for their friends.

PVC Swords/Light Sabers

Make your own soft PVC Swords/Light Sabers with this easy tutorial. Every little boy who gets one will love you!

Duct Tape Sword

Kids will love battling with this soft duct tape sword made with a foam sleeping pad and duct tape.

Foam Sword

Make a foam sword with PVC pipe and a pool noodle. Slide the pvc pipe into the pool noodle for stability and make a craft foam handle.

Marshmallow Gun

A marshmallow gun is so much fun! You blow into it and it shoots miniature marshmallows.

Kids of all ages, and grown-ups, too, have fun with this toy!

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