[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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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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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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An ornament of a morning glory and a watering can

[Summer Craft] Morning Glory and Watering Can Ornament

Here’s a recommended idea for a summer craft to make at a day service center: “Morning Glories and a Watering Can” ornaments.

Create the morning glories using double-sided origami paper and washi (thin calligraphy paper) for a colorful yet gentle finish.

For the pot, edge a paper cup with paper cord and add paper-straw supports to give it a three-dimensional look.

The watering can uses a kitchen paper or toilet paper roll for the body, with a paper straw inserted as the spout.

Since all the materials are paper, it’s safe to make.

The finished piece is a cheerful work that also makes a delightful summer interior decoration.

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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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A hanging scroll style with three-dimensional morning glories

Morning Glory 3D Hanging Scroll Style [Easy Craft] [100-Yen DIY] [Summer Craft] #100yen #diy #daiso #dayservice #elderly #recreation #craft #summervacation

The hanging scroll-style 3D morning glories that gracefully evoke the feeling of summer are a craft that brings seasonal color to your space just by hanging them on the wall.

Fold a sheet of origami into quarters, open one quarter, and fold it again at a 30-degree angle.

Mark and cut the petal section in a gentle arc.

Cut another piece of origami into a small circle and attach it as the flower’s center to create a three-dimensional morning glory.

Add leaf and stem parts to complete the composition, then thread a string through a straw to finish it in a hanging scroll style.

Although there are many fine steps, it’s a task that engages concentration and creativity, making it ideal for stimulating seniors’ brains and exercising fine motor skills.

After finishing, display it in your room and enjoy the cool, summery atmosphere.

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Crepe ice craft

Crepe ice cream crafts (summer crafts) (easy) (wall decorations) (recreation for seniors) (food-themed crafts) (creative activities) (childcare)

“Crepe Ice Craft” is a recommended idea for summertime recreation for older adults.

Draw a waffle pattern on brown construction paper to represent the cone section.

By cutting copy paper into thin strips and wrapping them, you can create a soft, fluffy three-dimensional look like soft-serve ice cream.

Adding tube-shaped candy made from origami as toppings makes the piece look more realistic and cute.

The hands-on work encourages concentration, and once completed, it brings a cool, summery atmosphere.

It’s a simple yet satisfying wall decoration project.

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