April Fools’ Day is the perfect occasion to bring out your playful side and surprise your friends and family with a little humor. Why not combine DIY craft skills with some lighthearted pranks? Here are a few DIY gift ideas that are sure to get a laugh this April 1st
Fake Chocolate Bars: A Sweet Prank for April Fools' Day
Give your friends a “sweet” treat that’s not what it seems! These fake chocolate bars are fun to make and even more fun to prank your friends with. Here’s how to create a bar that will trick even the most careful snackers
Materials Needed:
- Brown foam or cardboard
- Scissors
- Glue (hot glue gun or craft glue)
- Realistic chocolate packaging or wrappers (you can print these or repurpose old candy bar wrappers)
- Soap (preferably a bar that looks like chocolate)
- Rubber bands (for an even funnier surprise)
- Decorative elements (optional, like ribbons or stickers for added detail)
Steps
Step 1: Prepare the Base
Take a piece of brown foam or cardboard and cut it into the shape of a chocolate bar. A typical size is about 5x2 inches, but feel free to adjust it to match the size of a real chocolate bar. You want it to be thick enough to look like a real bar but flexible enough to hold the prank inside.
Step 2: Create the "Chocolate"
For the “chocolate” itself, you can either use a bar of soap that resembles chocolate or fill the foam or cardboard with unexpected items. If you’re using soap, make sure it is shaped and colored similarly to a chocolate bar. Alternatively, you could roll up a rubber band and wrap it with the foam to give it a “chocolate” look.
Step 3: Wrap the Fake Chocolate
Now, take the realistic chocolate packaging or wrappers. You can either print out chocolate bar wrappers from the internet or reuse old wrappers. Wrap the foam and soap (or rubber band) tightly in the wrapper, ensuring the edges are sealed with glue for a clean finish
Step 4: Add Decorative Touches
If you want to make your fake chocolate bar look extra convincing, you can add little details like stickers, ribbons, or even a label with the chocolate’s “brand” name. Make sure the label looks authentic but leave subtle hints for the prank—nothing too obvious
Step 5: Present Your Fake Chocolate Bar
Hand it to your friends or family and watch their excitement as they open the wrapper. When they try to take a bite, they’ll be greeted with the unexpected twist! Watch their faces as they realize they’ve been pranked with soap or a rubber band.
Soap That Won’t Lather: The Ultimate Bathroom Prank
Looking to pull a harmless prank on your friends? This DIY soap trick is simple, fun, and guaranteed to leave everyone scratching their heads. With just a few ingredients, you can create a soap bar that looks completely normal but refuses to lather when used.
Materials Needed:
- Transparent glycerin soap base (can be found in craft or soap-making stores)
- Silicone caulk (clear, preferably)
- Soap colorant or essential oils (optional for fragrance or color)
- Soap mold (a simple silicone mold works great)
- Knife or soap cutter (for shaping the soap)
- Small mixing bowl and spatula
Steps
Step 1: Melt the Glycerin Soap Base
Begin by cutting the transparent glycerin soap base into small cubes. This will help it melt faster. Place the cubes in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in short intervals (about 30 seconds at a time) until fully melted. Stir in between intervals to ensure it melts evenly.
Step 2: Add Color and Fragrance (Optional)
If you want your soap to have color or a pleasant scent, this is the time to add soap colorant or a few drops of essential oils. Mix well so the color is evenly distributed throughout the melted glycerin base
Step 3: Prepare the Silicone Caulk
Now, add a small amount of silicone caulk to the melted glycerin soap base. This will prevent the soap from lathering. Use just enough caulk to make the soap look and feel normal. Be cautious to avoid overdoing it, as too much silicone might affect the appearance of the soap
Step 4:Pour the Soap into the Mold
Carefully pour the mixture into your soap mold. Smooth out the top with a spatula or knife to make it even. Let the soap cool and harden for several hours or as directed by the glycerin base instructions
Step 5:Remove and Shape the Soap
Once the soap has hardened, remove it from the mold. If necessary, use a knife or soap cutter to trim the edges or shape it into a more traditional soap bar.
Step 6: Set Up the Prank
Place your "non-lathering" soap in the bathroom where your friends or family will use it. It will look just like any normal bar of soap, so they’ll have no idea that it won’t lather
Step 7: The Prank
Watch as your friends try to wash their hands and wonder why the soap won’t foam! It’s a harmless prank that is sure to get a few laughs, as they attempt to figure out why the soap feels strange.
DIY “Broken” Phone Screen
DIY “Broken” Phone Screen: A Hilarious Prank for April Fools' Day
Want to mess with your friends and get a big laugh? This prank involves creating a fake cracked phone screen that looks completely real but won't actually damage their phone. It’s a quick and easy DIY prank that will leave your friends stunned when they think their phone is broken
Materials Needed:
- Printable cracked phone screen template (can be found online)
- Clear adhesive screen protector or transparent plastic sheet
- Scissors
- Printer
- Smartphone (borrow one or use their phone with permission)
- A hairdryer (optional, for applying the adhesive screen protector)
Steps:
Step 1: Find or Create a Cracked Screen Template
Search online for a “cracked phone screen template” or design your own shattered glass effect using a photo editor. You want to find an image that closely resembles a real cracked screen. Ensure the size of the image matches the dimensions of the phone screen it will be applied to
Step 2: Print the Template
Print the cracked screen design on regular paper. You can print it in full color to make the cracks look realistic. Ensure the image fits the size of the phone screen, and double-check that it matches the screen dimensions of the phone you're pranking
Step 3: Prepare the Screen Protector
Cut the printed cracked screen design to fit the size of the phone’s screen. If you're using a screen protector, you can place the template inside it. If you're using a transparent plastic sheet, you can carefully glue or tape the template to the sheet’s backside to ensure it stays in place.
Step 4: Apply the Template
Gently remove the phone case if there’s one on the phone, and clean the screen carefully. Using the clear adhesive screen protector or plastic sheet with the fake cracked design, carefully apply it over the phone’s screen. Smooth out any bubbles or wrinkles to make sure it looks as realistic as possible. If using the hairdryer, lightly heat the screen protector to ensure a good fit.
Step 5: Place the Phone Back
Once the fake cracked screen is applied, place the phone back where your friend will notice it. Make sure the cracked screen design is visible to them when they look at the phone.
Step 6: Watch the Reaction
When your friend picks up the phone and sees the cracked screen, they’ll likely panic! Watch their reaction as they believe their phone is broken. After a few moments of panic, reveal the prank and enjoy the laugh
Fake Insects in Candy Boxes: A Creepy, Crawly Prank
Take your prank to the next level by filling candy boxes with fake insects. It’s a fun way to surprise your friends with a creepy, crawly treat they weren’t expecting. Whether you use gummy worms, plastic insects, or even create your own creepy crawlies with modeling clay, this prank is sure to make your friends jump! Here’s how to pull it off:
Materials Needed:
- Empty candy boxes (you can reuse old candy boxes or buy new, inexpensive ones)
- Gummy worms, plastic insects, or modeling clay (to make your own bugs)
- Scissors (for cutting packaging)
- Small clear plastic bags (optional, for extra realism)
- Fake grass, twigs, or other decorations (optional, to enhance the "nature" look)
- Candy (optional, to place alongside the bugs for added confusion)
- Glue or double-sided tape (optional)
Steps:
Step 1: Prepare the Candy Boxes
If you’re reusing an old candy box, open it carefully and remove any candy inside. You’ll want to keep the box looking realistic, so don’t destroy the original packaging. If it's a new box, make sure to open it and prepare it for your fake insects
Step 2:Choose Your Bugs:
Decide which fake insects you want to use. You can buy plastic insects, like plastic spiders, cockroaches, or ants, from a craft store, or go for gummy worms to keep the prank a little more innocent. If you want to make your own bugs, use modeling clay to create creepy-crawly creatures like cockroaches, beetles, or ants. Make sure they’re large enough to catch the eye but small enough to fit in the box
Step 3: Arrange the Bugs:
Fill the candy box with fake insects. If you’re using plastic bugs, place them neatly inside the box. For a more realistic touch, you can put them inside small clear plastic bags (just big enough to hold the bugs). If you use gummy worms, place them so they’re tangled together like creepy crawlies. If you’d like to add to the illusion, consider placing some candy in the box along with the bugs, so your friend is expecting a sweet treat but gets a shock instead
Step 4: Enhance the Realism (Optional):
To make the prank even more convincing, consider adding fake grass or twigs around the insects, giving the box a “nature” look. You can also glue or tape the bugs in place so they don’t move around too much, ensuring they stay in position when the box is opened
Step 5:Seal the Box:
Once your candy box is ready, carefully close it, ensuring everything stays in place. If it’s an old candy box, make sure it looks undisturbed. If it’s a new box, consider adding a little tape on the flap to make it seem like it hasn’t been opened
Step 6: The Prank:
Hand the box to your friend and watch their face as they open it expecting to find a sweet treat, only to be greeted by a creepy, crawling surprise! Make sure to be there when they open the box to catch their reaction
Conclusion
This prank is simple, fun, and the perfect way to add some humor to your April Fools' Day celebrations. You’ll love seeing the look on your friends’ faces when they realize they've just bitten into the most unexpected treat! Looking for unique gifts this April Fools' Day? Visit Printerval and take advantage of exclusive discounts up to 35% with our special promo code!
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