When you were a child, did you ever struggle to make your own dollhouse or radio-controlled car with things you had at home because you could not afford them? Although I had no choice but to do it, I now believe that I developed my ability to express myself and think out of the box without realizing it. Above all, there is a sense of accomplishment.

Popular games and toys are great, but this Christmas, why don't you give your children the joy of making things from Santa Claus? This time, we would like to introduce some Christmas gift items from DIY-tools.com, an online store selling DIY kits and other DIY products for children from overseas.

Crafts start on Christmas morning!
Crafts start on Christmas morning!

First up is the "Red Toolbox," a series of woodworking kits from Israel. There are a wide variety of kits, from cool vehicle craft kits to tool sets for making them. They are divided into levels according to the developmental pace of children, so parents and children can enjoy making things together.

Vehicle craft kits start at 1,480 yen
Vehicle craft kits start at 1,480 yen

You can also make soccer games! (5,130 yen)
You can also make soccer games! (5,130 yen)

Also, this year's Nobel Prize winners related to blue LEDs made headlines, and there are items that allow children to be exposed to electric circuits from an early age. The "Technology Will Save Us" series of DIY kits for education and experimentation in the U.K. are kits that not only allow children to learn how soldering and circuits work, but also to use their sense of free thinking. Some kits can be assembled without using a soldering iron, making them fun for even small children.

Thirsty Plant Kit" (3,900 yen), which uses a light to indicate when it is time to water
Thirsty Plant Kit" (3,900 yen), which uses a light to indicate when it is time to water

Don't forget to take care of your child's hand while working. Danish work gloves for kids "Oto Shakner" are leather gloves for safe work. They have a cute design and come in two sizes and four colors (red, blue, yellow, and green) to suit different ages and tastes. The price is 855 yen.

Feeling like an adult?
Feeling like an adult?

All are so authentic that even adults will be envious. Parents and children can enjoy them together from Christmas morning!

*All prices indicated include tax.