Forget ordinary gift wrapping and turn a collection of little surprises into a Christmas gift the kids will love discovering. These DIY Christmas bonbons are packed with fun, creative goodies and can be tailored to suit different interests. These giant bonbons are perfect for crafty kids, with stickers, colouring-in, craft books, and mini craft projects. Add in a set of small canvases ready for their next masterpiece and keep them busy for hours.
Paint, build & create
For kids who love getting stuck into a hands-on project, focus more on a paint-and-create approach. Fill it with canvases, colourful paints, painting supplies, building projects, and a few fun extras, such as lollipops. While one example has a more traditionally girly colour palette and the other leans towards boys, the ideas themselves are completely unisex. You choose colours and activities to suit the child receiving it.
Wrap it like a Christmas cracker
The fun is just as much in the presentation as in what is inside! Arrange the goodies together and wrap the whole collection in clear cellophane. Twist and secure each end to create a giant Christmas bonbon. Add ribbon and a few Christmas decorations to each end for that festive finishing touch. It’s an easy way to turn a handful of affordable little gifts into something that looks much more impressive under the Christmas tree.
A gift they can enjoy after Christmas
These DIY Christmas bonbons are a great option when you want to give kids more than just one toy. They create a whole collection of activities to keep little hands busy over the holiday. You’ll be encouraging creativity, imagination, and plenty of screen-free fun. Best of all, you can mix and match the contents to create a personalised gift for almost any child.
More Christmas gift inspiration
If you love creating thoughtful, budget-friendly gifts for kids, you’ll find plenty more ideas in our Christmas in Lake Mac Guide. Discover creative presents and stocking fillers to Christmas crafts, recipes, activities, and local gift ideas. It’s packed with inspiration to make the festive season a little easier, and a lot more fun! Explore the Christmas in Lake Mac Guide and start planning your Christmas.
