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[100-Yen Store Crafts] Handmade ideas that captivate adults too. Stylish DIY/handmade.

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“I want to easily add a splash of color to my life!” but “I can’t come up with any ideas…” If that sounds like you, we recommend grown-up DIY projects using 100-yen shop items.

With combinations of materials like paper clay, dried flowers, and candles, you can create stylish pieces you’ll want to share on social media.

Enjoy taking your time with these projects in your free moments, and try turning them into decor for your room or gifts for someone special.

In this article, we’ll introduce simple, stylish craft ideas you can make using materials from 100-yen stores.

[100-Yen Crafts] Handmade ideas adults will love. Stylish DIY (31–40)

An Unfading Carnation

How about an everlasting carnation for Mother’s Day? #100yenShop #Handmade #100YenDIY #Daiso #Seria

An Unfading Carnation

Here’s an idea for a Mother’s Day gift: carnations that never wilt.

You’ll need a paper cup, tissues, air-dry clay, tissue paper (for flowers), and cotton swabs.

First, crumple a few tissues and place them in the paper cup to raise the bottom.

Next, roll the air-dry clay into a ball and press it into the cup so it mounds slightly above the rim.

Finally, cut the tissue paper into 3 cm squares and use the cotton swabs to press the pieces into the clay—that’s it! The softly crinkled tissue looks adorable, just like real carnations.

The final step of inserting the tissue is fun to the touch, so be sure to try it.

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Iced Deco Cup

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Let’s make an “icy deco cup” using interior stones and a cup sold at 100-yen shops.

All you need is your favorite cup, interior stones, a hot glue gun, and any decorative parts you like.

It’s really simple to make—just use the glue gun to attach the interior stones and parts to the cup! If you choose clear, colorless parts to match the interior stones, the whole thing will look like an ice glass.

You can use store-bought parts, or if you’re good with resin, you can make your own.

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stuffed animal

DIY at the 100-yen shop: How to make an Eevee-style stuffed toy from socks ♪ A handmade original Pokémon mascot — How to make a sock doll

stuffed animal

You can actually make stuffed toys from socks.

First, choose socks that match the image of the stuffed toy you want to create.

Fluffy socks might make it feel more like a plush.

Next, measure and cut the necessary parts, then stuff them with filling.

The shape depends on how you add the stuffing, so proceed carefully.

After that, make the remaining parts in the same way and sew them together, and you’re done.

Try making various plushies, like animals or anime characters.

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Miniature house

Make a miniature loft

Miniature house

Miniature house making is also recommended for those who enjoy detailed work.

This involves combining small pieces of wood, fabric, and other materials to create a lifelike little home.

Because it requires delicate handling, having tweezers on hand will help the process go smoothly.

I hope you’ll enjoy not only the crafting but also the time spent imagining what kind of house to make.

Once it’s finished, arranging figurines inside and taking photos is part of the fun.

Give it a try!

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Original watch

[Elementary School Craft] Original Clock

Original watch

Why not try making a one-of-a-kind original clock using a DIY clock kit? First, draw diagonal lines on a canvas board and drill a hole where the lines intersect to attach the movement.

Sketch a few ideas, then paint your design with acrylic gouache based on those sketches.

To make the numbers stand out, you can create them with paper clay.

If you prepare a template that divides a circle into 12 equal parts, it will be easier to decide the placement of the numbers.

Once you finish painting, attach the movement through the hole you prepared in advance.

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