Respect-for-the-Aged Day: Heartfelt, Handmade Gift Ideas They’ll Love
Many of you are probably wondering what kind of gifts to give for this year’s Respect for the Aged Day celebration.
Since it comes only once a year, you want to prepare something special.
If you make a gift by hand while thinking of the recipient, it makes you look forward even more to seeing their happy smile.
This time, we’ll introduce handmade gift ideas such as message cards to display in a room, practical memo holders, and protective charms.
We’ve gathered many motifs that are well loved by seniors.
Put your gratitude into it and create a heartfelt present.
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[Respect-for-the-Aged Day] Give with love! A collection of handmade gift ideas that are sure to delight (21–30)
pen holder
A pen holder that’s handy for carrying a pen around.
Your favorite pen will feel even more special when you carry it with this handmade holder.
It’s made by attaching fabric of your choice to a sturdy cardboard base.
Choose solid + pattern for a calm look, or go with pattern + pattern or solid + solid—anything works! The key is to pick fabric that matches the person you’re giving it to.
It’s a slim holder, so it fits easily in a pocket—very convenient! If you’re giving it as a gift for Respect-for-the-Aged Day, including a pen with it will surely make them happy.
Charm for longevity
We’d like to introduce a “Longevity Charm” as the perfect gift for Respect for the Aged Day! Charms have long been considered lucky items for warding off misfortune and inviting good fortune, and it’s said that keeping one close can protect you from evil spirits.
Many people have probably bought charms for various prayers or received them as gifts! They’re small, cute, and heartfelt, making them great for little presents, too.
Charms that would normally cost a few hundred yen can actually be handmade with materials from a 100-yen shop! If you use pretty patterned fabric tape, there’s no need to sew any fabric.
You can also customize them into strap or keychain styles! Sealing a message inside would be a lovely touch as well.
[Respect-for-the-Aged Day] Give with Heart! A Collection of Handmade Gift Ideas They’ll Love (31–40)
Handmade Flower Photo Frame
A handmade flower photo frame arrangement makes a heartwarming gift for seniors living in care facilities.
Decorate a photo frame—where cherished memories can be displayed—with silk or preserved flowers for a vibrant, elegant look.
By incorporating seasonal blooms or the recipient’s favorite colors, you can create a one-of-a-kind, special present.
It also serves as a warm, inviting interior accent that brings a smile every time they look at the photo.
Handmade desk clock
A handmade desk clock created using favorite photos, postcards, or beautiful design paper makes a warm and thoughtful gift for seniors living in care facilities.
By using family or grandchildren’s photos, memorable landscapes, or seasonal illustrations as the clock’s backing, it becomes something that soothes the heart each time it’s seen and sparks conversation.
In addition to being practical as a clock, it can also be enjoyed as interior decor, brightening up the room.
A one-of-a-kind original clock will surely become a gift that leaves a lasting impression.
Herbarium with 100-yen shop materials
A gift for people who love flowers! Here are herbarium ideas you can make using materials from 100-yen shops.
These ideas are perfect if you’re thinking about giving flowers as a present.
Many people feel it’s a shame that beautiful fresh flowers don’t last and eventually wilt.
This time, let’s make a herbarium gift so the recipient can enjoy lovely flowers for a long time.
A herbarium is an item made by placing preserved or dried flowers in a glass container and immersing them in oil.
It lets you enjoy flowers as interior decor, so give it a try!
sachet
Sachets are perfect gifts for seniors, offering both a pleasant scent and the comforting feel of fabric.
Fold the top and bottom edges of the fabric 1 cm to the wrong side and sew.
Trim the seam allowance to about 5 mm, turn it right side out, and press with an iron to shape.
Place a fabric scrap infused with essential oil in the center, then add more fabric around it to create a soft, fluffy finish.
Attach the handle to the edge at the end, and it’s complete.
They’re versatile—you can place them in a closet or by your pillow to enjoy the fragrance, or carry them in a bag.
Choosing scents like lavender or citrus to suit the recipient’s taste makes the gift even more thoughtful.
Gentle in appearance and filled with care, it’s a uniquely heartfelt handmade present.
Origami Album
Let’s give a wonderful gift made with photos and messages.
Here are some origami album ideas.
In the past, albums were typically made by filing developed photos from a photo shop.
These days, it’s easy to print photos taken on a smartphone at home or at convenience stores.
Try making an origami album using your favorite photos taken with the person you’re giving the gift to, or photos filled with memories.
It’s also great that you can freely add more pages.