Does anyone have any good ideas for crafts to make with D&D dice?

Assuming they aren't already, why not get your friends into D&D (or better yet, the HERO system if you have it, since it uses nothing but d6s)?

If they are already into it, then the dice by themselves ought to be quite sufficient as a gift - many a time I have watched my gaming buddies pull out dice to play with, roll them once, get a bad roll, and promptly put the dice back in the bag as being "cursed". So having more dice to choose from is awesome.

I disagree completely with the no scissors. Children entering the preschool years need to learn how to use scissors. I use child-safe scissors with the children in my care starting at about 2 years old. I have various types of scissors and I have found that the "scissor suitcase" or tub is very much a "hit" with the children. Here are some things that we cut and then glue to make collages. Paper (of course :-)) Various types of paper- construction, computer, gift wrap, newspaper ads, cardstock etc. Foam is a wonderful media to cut. If the child is just starting out provide foam strips. STRAWS! Yes... very much a cause and effect activity. This is very exciting for the children because when they cut the straw it "boings". And then they can lace them or glue them...I had one child glue the straws vertical on their base (cardboard works for this best because children will explore with the amount of glue that they use.) Pipe cleaners work best with lacing the straws. (3 year old children can handle pipe cleaner quite well!) Consider adding hole punchers and paper crimpers to your scissor tub. It adds a different dimension. When you get enough colorful hole-punched circles, you write the child's name on heavy paper/cereal box cardboard and help the child trace it with liquid glue and then add the hole-punched circles onto the glue. A colorful name board that can be used for praciticing spelling their name. Another suggestion: cover a large area of your wall or floor with paper and provide crayons/markers. It's amazing what they can do and often it turns into a cross-lateral activity (crossing the midline of their body). Sensory: I use wading pools with tubs inside to help keep the "mess" contained. But sensory is a big hit and a great learning experience. Sand, water, rocks, rice, beans, corn, paper crinkles, etc and multiple combinations. Add a few tools and ta-da! Something I did with my youngsters was a letter collage a day. I provided upper and lower case block letters and we thought together and came up with some sort of collage material that started with that particular letter and glued it on. We then displayed the alphabet. You will get a great many ideas if you search preschool arts and crafts or preschool sensory on the internet. Good luck!

the only thing i can think of is getting a piece of drift wood sand it down and use the die as numbers for a clock yes you'll have to buy a few parts but this would be a great gift and something can be handed down. use your imagination to turn that wood into something neat and be sure to shellac it so the wood won't rot. I'd like a gift like that.

Drill holes through them and make jewelry. They'd be adorable.