[Day Service] August Craft Ideas That Seniors Will Enjoy

Authentic morning glory made with five sheets of origami

[Origami] How to make a morning glory / How to make origami 'Morning Glory'.

Let’s make a beautiful three-dimensional morning glory! You’ll use five sheets of origami to create one bloom, so the difficulty may be a bit high.

Make five parts, then assemble and glue them together.

To prevent the glue from coming off, it’s a good idea to hold the pieces in place with clips or clothespins as you work.

For the finishing touch, slightly fold the rim to give the morning glory a 3D look.

You can also change the size of the sheets to make morning glories in different sizes—give it a try!

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A calendar made with stamps

2021 Calendar #3: Calendar Made with Stamps (July, August, September Edition) OKAPI CRAFT HOBBY

These days, it’s easy to get all kinds of things.

Supplies for craft activities with seniors are also easy to gather.

So, let’s make a calendar using stamps you can find at 100-yen shops or online.

Prepare seasonal stamps or ones that evoke summer or July.

Press the stamps onto the calendar base.

It’s simple to make, so many seniors will likely find it approachable.

You could also add a short message to the calendar.

Calendar bases are available at 100-yen shops and online as well, so give it a try!

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Nakajima Junko

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It spins so well! A morning-glory top.

[Origami] Morning glory becomes a spinning top?! Let’s make a morning glory arrangement: the “spinning top”! How to make an origami top (Morning glory arrangement).

This is a craft where you attach an axle to a morning glory shape made from origami so you can spin it and play.

When it’s not spinning, it has an angular form with a star pattern in the center, giving the impression that it could be seen as a morning glory, but the fun part is that when you rotate it, it clearly looks like one.

You combine five origami-made parts to create the morning glory shape, and by inserting each piece firmly, it becomes sturdy.

After that, just fix the parts in place, attach the axle, and it’s complete.

It ends up slightly concave toward the center, which also makes it easier to spin.

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ice pop

Let’s make an ice pop out of origami—an essential treat for hot summer days.

Using a single sheet of paper, we’ll create the base for the whole piece.

By forming solid overlaps, you’ll achieve a three-dimensional look with the stick appearing to be inserted into the ice.

After that, just layer various colors and decorations inspired by real ice pops, and you’re done.

As you recall the flavors you crave in the summer heat, train your creativity by thinking about how to recreate them in design.

Because it’s simple, there’s plenty of room for playful customization.

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dolphin

Easy Origami Dolphin Folding Method ~How to Make Fish Origami~ | 3D Paper Dolphin / DIY Tutorial

Let’s make an adorable dolphin out of origami to brighten up the vast ocean.

When you think of dolphins, blue or gray often come to mind, but one of the perks of origami is that you can use any colors you like.

The process involves aligning with the diagonal creases and shaping it into a triangle, and paying close attention to the corners is important for a beautiful finish.

You can make a straight-shaped dolphin that looks like it’s floating in the sea, or add angles partway through to create a sense of movement—that could be a fun touch as well.

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Stained glass-style fireworks

[Summer Craft] Stained-Glass Style Fireworks! Sparkly, Cute Fireworks to Hold Up to the Sun [For 4-Year-Olds]

This stained-glass-style craft lets you feel the beauty of fireworks bursting in the night sky and is a vibrant project recommended for older adults as well.

Fold a sheet of black construction paper in half and mark the areas to cut so they form the shapes of fireworks.

After freely drawing the firework patterns, carefully cut along the marks.

Layer and attach colored cellophane—such as red, yellow, and blue—onto a piece of parchment (baking) paper to create multicolored fireworks.

Finally, place the cut black paper on top, and you’ll have stained-glass-style fireworks you can enjoy by holding them up to the light.

Display them by a window to catch sunlight or the evening glow for a sparkling effect that’s a treat for the eyes.

Using scissors and glue, this summery project offers gentle, hands-on work that’s enjoyable without strain, making it especially appealing.

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Fireworks with a straw

[Easy Craft 059] Fireworks — Beautiful drawings even without artistic skill

Fireworks art using straws is a fun craft that lets you create simple yet dazzling pieces.

Prepare several straws and snip one end into thin strips, then flare it out.

This will form the fireworks shape.

Set out paints in multiple colors on a palette and dip the cut end of the straw into the paint.

Lightly press it onto black construction paper to create bursts of colorful fireworks.

Layering colors makes the fireworks look more dimensional and vivid.

Using thinner straws produces delicate fireworks, while thicker straws give you bold designs.

It’s a perfect idea for creative activities in day service programs, allowing older adults to enjoy a taste of summer indoors.

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