Got a little girl to get a gift for? Any girl turning 8 will be thrilled to receive any of these presents that are as creative and fun as she is. We’ve included gifts at tons of price points that represent a wide range of interests, including a glow-in-the-dark slime kit, Lego set, and Harry Potter collectible.
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‘Sewing School …’ Book
$14 from Amazon
Beginning sewers will love trying these easy-to-follow sewing patterns. No sewing machine is required to try these simple hand-stitched projects — 21 in all — such as a pillow, doll, blanket, and more.
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Trunk Collectible Set
$26 from Amazon
How to wow a Potterhead — get them a replica of Harry’s school trunk. It’s filled with magical pieces: a wand/pen, a chocolate frog pin, replicas of Harry Potter’s Hogwarts acceptance letter, a Hogwarts Express train ticket, Marauder’s map, and, finally, a ticket to a Quidditch match.
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Madellena Hair Chalk
$15 from Amazon
Know a child that’s begging to dye their hair a color not found in nature? This hair chalk set lets kids get creative with their identity without the permanence. The chalk also happens to work great for face painting.
Zen Laboratory Jumbo Slime Kit
$20 from Amazon
It may be every parent’s worst nightmare, but you can’t deny that kids love slime. This kit contains everything they’ll need to create all kinds of slimy substances, including a glow-in-the-dark variety.
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Friendship Bracelet Making Kit
$35 from Amazon
With this kit, she can create endless combinations of bracelets for friends and family. The kit comes with 12 colors of thread and a bracelet loom, as well as instructions for making multiple types of bracelets.
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Little Tikes Tobi 2 Robot Smartwatch
$68 from Amazon
There is tons of fun stuff that this talking robot smartwatch with over 100 expressions can do. Kids can play games, record video, take selfies, and track steps, amongst other features.
It’s So Me Water Bottle Kit
$10 from Target
She’ll love personalizing her own go-anywhere water bottle with this fun kit. The included stickers, gems, and markers are everything needed for endless design options.
‘The Delish Kids (Super-Awesome, Crazy-Fun, Best-Ever)’ Cookbook
$13 from Amazon
Young aspiring chefs will enjoy making over 100 delicious recipes, including favorites like English muffin pizza, brownies, and healthy fare such as zucchini tots. Recipes range from easy to more challenging, for all kid cook levels.
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Cra-Z-Art Super Spa Salon
$30 from Target
This spa set is just made for sleepovers. A salon-style foot spa with lights that change the water color, and nail accessories such as a foot soak, polishes, and pedi slippers are all provided for DIY glam time.
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Fashion Angels Fashion Design Sketch Portfolio
$12 from Amazon
Budding fashion designers can create all sorts of glam looks with this sketch kit. Stencils and stickers come neatly wrapped in a portfolio so she can take her artwork with her on the go.
Lego Friends Olivia’s Cupcake Café
$34 from Amazon
With a near-perfect rating on Amazon, this Lego set stands out as one of the best options for creative kids who love to build. It includes two mini-dolls, Emma and Olivia, along with a ton of interactive pieces like a server that rotates on wheels.
Crayola Color Chemistry Kit
$18 from Amazon
Perfect for future STEM leaders, this science kit will let kids experiment with safe and non-toxic ingredients like model magic and slime. And with directions for more than 50 science projects, this set guarantees hours of problem-solving, educational fun.
Sticker Collecting Album
$20 from Maisonette
This journal is the perfect space for all her stickers. She’ll spend hours expressing herself on the pages with the included sticker sheets, markers, gel pens, and glitter.
