National Grandparents’ Day is coming up on 29 October, and it’s the perfect opportunity for kids to show their grandparents they care.

If you’re wondering what to gift a beloved grandparent in your kids’ lives, then read our post.

We offer ideas for affordable Grandparents’ Day gifts to suit your budget and with a personal touch.

1. Handmade family tree

If your kids love a craft project, then they’ll enjoy making a family tree as much as their grandparents will love receiving it!

Sketch out the silhouette of a tree on a large piece of paper. Mix up some green paint and get your kids to dip their fingertips in and dab onto the paper to create the leaves.

Add family members’ names next to each green fingerprint for a unique and personal record of your family’s history.

2. Framed finger painting

Here’s another idea for a beautiful gift for your kids’ grandparents that offers a personal touch.

Let your child loose with the paints, letting them use their hands and fingers instead of a brush on a canvas.

Despite the mess, you will be rewarded with a special piece of artwork that you can frame to gift the grandparents on their special day.

3. Bouquet of paper flowers

Why give fresh flowers when a paper flower bouquet can last so much longer?

To make easy paper flowers with your kid, grab some brightly coloured tissue paper and fold and cut to create petal shapes.

Use floral wire to hold the flowers together and create a beautiful bouquet.

4. Homemade cookies

Most kids love baking, so rustle up a batch of homemade cookies for them to gift their grandparents on this special day.

If you’re a dab hand at icing, then help your child pipe their names on the cookies for a final flourish.

Present the cookies in a rustic basket for a gift with a homely touch.

5. Fruit basket

If your kids’ grandparents are health-conscious, then the gift of a fruit basket might be a more appropriate choice.

Take your child shopping and let them choose the fruits. Have fun arranging them at home in a large box or basket, and wrap with cellophane and ribbon for a professional-looking finish.

6. Customised wristbands

The joy of silicone wristbands is that they can be personalised with your children’s or their grandparents’ names or any other special message you want to add.

Just choose the grandparents’ favourite colours and pick a style that will appeal to them — whether that’s skinny, regular or chunky. Then add your child’s own wording to create a truly personal and memorable gift.

Silicone wristbands are comfortable, durable and hypoallergenic, so they make the perfect gift for just about any grandparent out there!

7. Best grandma/grandpa award

This is a super easy gift that’s sure to raise a smile.

Grab a disposable paper plate and let your child cover it with gold paint.

Once it’s dry, add some gems and stickers to embellish it and add two paper ribbons stuck on the reverse.

Finally, add wording such as “The World’s Best Grandma/Grandpa” and let your child present the medal to their beloved grandparent — this one’s sure to bring a tear to the eye!

8. Salt dough hand and footprint keepsake

Make up a batch of salt dough by mixing two cups of flour, one cup of salt, three-quarters of a cup of water, two tablespoons of vegetable oil and food colouring of your choice.

Knead it on a flat surface until you reach the desired consistency, then mould a section of the dough into the shape you want.

Then press your little one’s hand or foot into the dough to create an imprint. Use a fork or craft tool to add their name and bake for around three hours at 100° Celsius.

Once cool, you can paint your dough if desired.

Choose personalised wristbands for National Grandparents’ Day 2023

Grandparents enjoy a special bond with their grandchildren, so why not mark the occasion with a gift that’s personal to them?

For more art and craft ideas, check out The Craft Train website, packed full of colourful inspiration!

And if you love our idea of creating a personalised wristband for the grandparent in your kid’s life, browse our full range of customisable wristbands.

You can also choose from a selection of other personalised products, including keychains, coffee cup bands and more — you’ll be sure to find a unique gift for your child to give their grandparent.

And if you need any help or have questions about our customisable products, give us a shout. The Handband team is always happy to help you find the perfect present for that special person in your or your kid’s life!