Trying to find a gift for a tweenager can be tricky. They’re getting too old for some things, but still love a little bit of fun! This clever Christmas gift idea turns a simple gift card into something much more exciting. A Kmart shadow box filled with chocolates, mini building packs, and festive decorations. It’s practical, fun, and looks fantastic under the Christmas tree.
Go bright with a red Christmas theme
This gift brings Christmas cheer with a classic red theme. Add red baubles, stars, ribbon, and other small Christmas decorations around the shadow box. Then layer in a few favourite chocolates and small packs (LEGO, cars, stickers etc). The combination of treats, something to build, and a gift card makes this a fun little Christmas bundle that’s perfect for tweens. Double-sided tape helps keep things in place.
Make it personal
The great thing about this gift is that it can easily be customised to suit the tween you’re buying for. Choose a gift card they’ll actually use, add a couple of their favourite chocolates, and pick extras that match their interests. You could even mix in their favourite colours or Christmas decorations to make the gift feel especially personalised for them.
What you’ll need
- Shadow box frame
- Gift card(s) of your choice
- Small building packs
- Small chocolates
- Red Christmas decorations
- Red ribbon or embellishments
- Double-sided tape
A gift they’ll actually want to open
Forget handing over a gift card in an envelope! This turns it into a whole Christmas experience. The tweenager gets something to unwrap, something sweet to enjoy, something fun to build, and a gift card to spend later. It’s a creative and affordable way to put together a personalised Christmas gift without needing to be a crafting expert. Got a teenager? We have a similar Christmas gift for them too! Check out more great ideas in our Christmas in Lake Mac Guide.
