5 Ways to Make a Children’s Gift Voucher Interesting!

How to Turn a Gift Voucher into a Wow Moment!

Gift vouchers: easy, versatile, and genuinely useful… if only they didn’t look so boring under the tree!

Don’t worry; with a bit of creativity, you can turn that humble gift certificate into a wow-worthy children’s gift that even Santa would be proud to deliver.

Whether you’re giving an online subscription, experience day, or Busy Things educational gift certificate, these simple ideas will help you make a gift voucher fun for children and meaningful for families too.

Here are five creative ways to give a gift voucher that make it feel thoughtful, playful, and unforgettable!

1. Turn a Gift Certificate into a Beautiful Bundle

A little box of surprises never fails. Tuck your gift certificate in with a few small, themed bits so it feels like part of a bigger experience:

• Busy Things educational gift subscription: pop in a colourful notebook and pens, an activity book, some mathlink cubes or a cuddly Busy Things monster plush.
• Reading app: include a fun bookmark and a packet of hot chocolate.
• Hobby or course: add a few small related items they can use straight away.

It instantly feels like a “proper” gift and looks gorgeous all wrapped up.

2. Make a Gift Voucher into a fun game!

Make finding the gift voucher into a fun game! Turning a simple envelope into an experience children will absolutely love!

• Wrap it in layers – Like a mini “pass the parcel,” wrap the gift certificate in multiple layers. Each layer could have a treat, clue, or riddle leading to the next building anticipation as they unwrap!
• Balloon fun – Pop a few blown-up balloons in a big box or bag and attach a note: “Pop to reveal your gift!”. Before inflating add a few little treats. Some balloons could hide sweeties inside and one could hide the gift voucher. Kids will love popping them to reveal their surprise. You could attach a note saying
• Treasure hunt – Turn your gift certificate into a mini adventure by wrapping the first clue of a treasure hunt! End the hunt somewhere relevant: a cooking subscription could finish in the baking cupboard, or a Busy Things voucher could lead to the tablet or computer. Short on time or not a natural clue-writer? ChatGPT can help craft fun, rhyming hints.

3. Creative Ways to Wrap a Gift Voucher – make unwrapping part of the fun!

Why settle for an envelope when you can make it a moment? Wrap your gift in a way that hints at what’s inside:

• Busy Things twist: Roll the certificate into a scroll and tie with ribbon. Add a little tag that says “Brain Power Inside!”. Or shape it like a Busy Things yellow monster using balloons, card and a splash of imagination.
• Zoo adventure: Build an animal-shaped parcel using cardboard tubes and tape… a giraffe with kitchen roll legs, a toilet roll head and a cereal box body will get giggles before they’ve even opened it.
• Music magic: Wrap the voucher in the shape of headphones or a guitar for a creative twist that’ll make music lovers grin.

It’s fun, it looks brilliant under the tree, and it turns even a simple voucher into a real “wow” moment.

4. Add a Clever Clue to Your Gift Voucher – make them guess the surprise!

Give a playful nod to what’s inside with a small, themed prop and a note to get them guessing:

• Busy Things voucher: Pop the certificate in a bright envelope and tie it to a little pack of crayons, a colourful pen, or a mini notebook — perfect hints for a fun learning adventure.
• Cinema or streaming gift: Pop the certificate in a popcorn tub for instant excitement.
• Travel or experience voucher: Attach it to a luggage tag or tiny suitcase ornament.
• Foodie treat: Pair it with a wooden spoon, cookie cutter or recipe card

It’s quick, clever and instantly makes your gift look more thoughtful and creative.

5. Personalised Gift Voucher Ideas Children Will Love – turn it into something they’ll remember

A little personal touch makes a gift certificate feel far more special and meaningful: transforming a gift voucher from “nice” to “wow, you really thought of me!”

• Write a note or letter: Share why you chose the gift or share a memory related to it. Even a few lines makes it meaningful.
• Add a poem or rhyme: Something short and fun that hints at the gift or expresses excitement about sharing it together – it’s creative, memorable and perfect for children.
• Include a photo or keepsake: A picture of the two of you or a small momento that relates to the recipient or the experience you’ll enjoy together.
• Tailor your message: For Busy Things or digital gifts, mention specific games, themes, songs or activities they’ll love – it shows you’ve really thought about them.

Personal touches make even digital gifts feel special. It’s the difference between a “nice voucher” and a truly memorable gift.

The Perfect Gift Voucher for Children – An Educational Gift That Keeps on Giving!

Looking for a children’s gift that’s fun, thoughtful and lasts well beyond Christmas morning?
A Busy Things Gift Subscription is packed with creativity, laughter and genuinely guilt-free screen time, with hundreds of educational games and activities for children aged 3 to 11.

Busy Things supports children from Reception right through to the end of primary school. Covering phonics, writing and maths as well as art, music, coding, science, history, geography and more. It makes learning feel fun and helps homework feel easier too.

Subscriptions range from £4.49 to £34.99, so whether you’re after a cheerful stocking filler or a whole year of learning fun, it fits the bill perfectly. Each family subscription includes up to five child profiles, making it a brilliant value sibling gift as well.

Choose your design, add your message and print or email instantly. Quick, easy and guaranteed to make little faces light up!

Explore Busy Things Gift Certificates here.