[Day Service] August Craft Ideas That Seniors Will Enjoy

Vase mat & coasters

Vase mat and coasters made with string and paper plates (Monthly Day, August 2021) #craft #elderly #nursingCare #dayService #easy #handKnitting

Let’s make a string coaster using a paper plate as the base! Cut 2 cm slits around the rim of the paper plate and tape one end of the string to the bottom.

Bring the string to the front by passing it through a slit, then start weaving so the strings cross diagonally.

After threading the string through the slit on the diagonal, move clockwise to the next slit.

Once you’ve threaded string through all the slits, begin weaving in a circular pattern, threading the string through while keeping the intersections at the center.

When it reaches coaster size, remove it from the paper plate, neaten the edge, and you’re done!

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Hamada Takuya

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Making wind chimes

[Easy✨ 100-yen shop origami] How to make a wind chime 🎐 Summer wall decoration [Quick and easy] Instantly boosts a stylish, refreshing vibe!

Here are some wind chime craft ideas to make your indoor summer time more enjoyable.

Prepare origami paper and string.

Fold the origami paper in half twice to make a square, draw a 7 cm diameter circle with a compass, and cut it out with scissors.

You should have four circular pieces; fold each one in half with the patterned side inside.

Stack the four folded pieces and glue them together, then trim about 1 cm from the bottom—this will be the outer part of the wind chime.

From another sheet of origami, make a rectangular strip (tanzaku) and attach a thread to it.

Glue the other end of the thread to the center of the outer part, then glue the outer part’s edges together to finish.

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Goldfish suncatcher

[How to Make] [Easy DIY] We’ll make a summery, translucent ‘Goldfish Suncatcher.’

Here’s a recommended idea for a summer craft to make at a day service: the “Goldfish Suncatcher.” Goldfish made with transparent acrylic parts catch the light and sparkle, creating a cool, refreshing atmosphere.

By reusing an empty cheese box as the base, it’s easy, eco-friendly, and very stable.

Although it uses familiar materials, the finished piece looks highly polished.

The detailed finger work is also effective for fine-motor rehabilitation.

Participants can take their creations home and enjoy displaying this seasonally themed craft.

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goldfish ornament

[Summer Festival Pretend Play] Goldfish Decorations #SummerFestival #PretendSummerFestival #PretendFair #AtHomeFestival #SummerFestivalCrafts

Here’s an idea for a summer take-home craft to make at day services: “Goldfish Decorations.” Shaping goldfish from red or orange tissue paper is great for finger movement and rehabilitation.

Place the finished pieces in clear wrapping bags and use blue or light blue cellophane to represent water for a cool, seasonal look.

Display them by a window to let the light create a summery atmosphere—your families will love them.

It’s a fun, soothing project.

Give it a try!

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kojifumi

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pinwheel

[Craft Origami You Can Play With] How to Make a Well-Spinning Pinwheel with Audio Commentary ☆ Origami Windmill Tutorial

On hot summer days, there are things that make you feel cool, aren’t there? The sound of wind chimes, sprinkling water, and tokoroten jelly are just a few.

A pinwheel might be one of those cool-feeling items too, don’t you think? A pinwheel that spins in a light summer breeze or with a gentle puff of air—watching it whirl around somehow makes you feel cooler and more at ease.

Cut slits in four places on a piece of origami paper and fold the corners toward the center.

The key is to bring the corners to the center without making creases—more like folding them over gently.

Fix the pinwheel with a toothpick and attach it to a straw to finish.

It’s the kind of craft that might even bring back memories for older adults of playing with pinwheels when they were young.

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Nakajima Junko

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sunflower

[Summer Origami] How to make a sunflower with voice commentary ☆ Origami Sunflower Tutorial / Tatsukuri

Let’s try folding an origami sunflower, which has a lively, summery feel.

There are many different origami sunflower designs.

Some make the flower with a single sheet of paper, while others use several sheets.

Using more sheets tends to produce a piece that looks closer to a real sunflower.

Although using more paper can add steps and increase the difficulty, if you enjoy origami, it’s definitely worth the challenge.

It’s also lovely to attach a stem and leaves to your finished sunflower and display it in a vase.

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Nakajima Junko

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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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