Creative Grandparents Day Crafts Ideas for Kids 2025

Grandparents Day is a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the love, wisdom, and warmth that grandparents bring into our lives. In 2025, Grandparents Day will be observed on Sunday, September 7th in the United States. It’s the perfect opportunity for kids to show appreciation through heartfelt, homemade crafts that say “thank you” in the most personal way possible.

Crafting is not only a fun activity, but it also helps children express creativity, strengthen fine motor skills, and build deeper connections with their family. Here are some creative Grandparents Day craft ideas for kids of all ages in 2025.

1. Handprint Family Tree

A handprint family tree is a classic and meaningful craft that grandparents will cherish forever.

What You’ll Need:

• Colored construction paper or cardstock

• Non-toxic paint (various colors)

• Markers

• Glue

• Scissors

How to Make:

1. Have the child dip their hand in paint and press it on the paper to form the tree base.

2. Add more handprints to form leaves, using different colors to represent different family members.

3. Use markers to label each “leaf” with a family member’s name.

4. Optionally, glue on small photos or write a sweet message at the bottom.

Why It’s Special:

It symbolizes the roots and growth of a family, showing how grandparents have helped nurture the whole tree.

2. “Why I Love You” Accordion Book

This simple, foldable craft allows kids to list all the reasons they love their grandparents.

What You’ll Need:

• Long strip of cardstock or paper (or several sheets taped together)

• Markers, stickers, crayons

• Photos, glitter (optional)

How to Make:

1. Fold the strip like an accordion.

2. On each fold, write a different reason why the child loves their grandparent(s).

3. Decorate with stickers, drawings, or tiny pictures.

4. Add a cover with the title “Why I Love You” and the child’s name and date.

Why It’s Special:

It’s like a personalized mini-book that grandparents can read again and again.

3. DIY Photo Frame

A handmade photo frame with a picture of the child is both adorable and functional.

What You’ll Need:

• Popsicle sticks or cardboard

• Glue

• Paint

• Decorations (buttons, beads, foam shapes, etc.)

• A printed photo

How to Make:

1. Glue popsicle sticks into a square or rectangle to form the frame.

2. Paint and decorate the frame.

3. Attach a photo of the child inside.

4. Add a magnet to the back (optional) or glue a stand for tabletop display.

Why It’s Special:

It’s a keepsake that’s perfect for displaying on a fridge, desk, or nightstand.

4. Personalized “Coupon Book” for Grandparents

Kids can offer their help or kindness in the form of handmade coupons.

What You’ll Need:

• Paper or cardstock

• Markers or pens

• Stapler or hole punch with ribbon

How to Make:

1. Cut paper into equal-sized rectangles.

2. On each coupon, write a kind offer like:

   • “Good for one big hug”

   • “Breakfast in bed”

   • “Help with gardening”

3. Decorate the cover with the title “Grandparent Coupons.”

4. Bind the pages together.

Why It’s Special:

It’s a thoughtful gift that keeps giving, and grandparents will love redeeming these sweet offers.

5. “Then and Now” Drawing

Have the child draw a picture of them and their grandparents—one from the past (or when they were little) and one now.

What You’ll Need:

• Drawing paper

• Colored pencils or crayons

• Photos for reference (optional)

How to Make:

1. Divide the page in half: label one side “Then” and the other “Now.”

2. On the “Then” side, draw a memory (e.g., baking cookies, reading a book).

3. On the “Now” side, draw a recent activity (e.g., gardening, video calling).

4. Write a small description under each drawing.

Why It’s Special:

It’s a visual way to celebrate memories and show how the relationship has grown.

6. Jar of Love Notes

This is a craft that combines creativity with heartfelt writing.

What You’ll Need:

• Clean mason jar or recycled jar

• Small slips of colorful paper

• Markers

• Ribbon or twine

• Tag or label

How to Make:

1. Write short, sweet notes or memories on each slip of paper.

2. Fold them and place them inside the jar.

3. Tie a ribbon around the lid and add a tag like “A Jar Full of Love.”

Why It’s Special:

Each note is a burst of joy that grandparents can read whenever they need a smile.

7. Grandparents Day Crown or Medal

Treat Grandma or Grandpa like royalty with a DIY crown or award medal.

What You’ll Need:

• Construction paper or foam sheets

• Scissors

• Glue, stickers, glitter

• Ribbon (for medal)

How to Make:

1. For a crown: Cut out a band and decorate it with shapes and phrases like “Best Grandpa Ever.”

2. For a medal: Cut a large circle and decorate it. Add ribbon to hang it around their neck.

Why It’s Special:

Kids love awarding their grandparents, and grandparents will proudly wear it (at least for a little while!).

8. Fingerprint Art Card

A simple but sweet idea that even toddlers can do.

What You’ll Need:

• Ink pads or paint

• Blank card or paper

• Markers

How to Make:

1. Use fingerprints to make shapes like flowers, hearts, balloons, or animals.

2. Add drawings or text using markers to complete the card.

3. Write a sweet message inside.

Why It’s Special:

Tiny fingerprints make a big emotional impact!

Tips for a Meaningful Crafting Experience

• Include a personal message: Encourage kids to write or dictate a small note for their grandparents.

• Take a photo of the crafting session: It makes a great addition to the gift!

• Make it collaborative: Siblings or cousins can work together on one big project.

• Mail it with love: If grandparents live far away, mail the crafts with a card and maybe a recent photo.