[For Seniors] Easy Crafts Recommended for August

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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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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Felt coaster

Just cut and paste! How to make easy flower-like felt coasters | DIY Felt Coaster

Let’s try making coasters out of felt that you can use during snack time at senior facilities or day service centers! If you cut the felt into your favorite shapes—like circles or squares—and combine them with other pieces of felt, you’ll end up with stylish coasters.

Even without a sewing machine, you can easily attach the parts using a glue gun or fabric glue.

You can mix different colors of felt to make colorful coasters, or keep the palette limited for a chic finish.

They also make great gifts, so give it a try!

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bow

Bow made from popsicle sticks

Let’s make a cool bow out of popsicle sticks and have some fun! Use about five sticks to form the shape of the bow, and use rubber bands for the bowstring.

Make the arrows using items like straws, and shape them with vinyl tape.

If the targets are light, they’ll be easy to knock down—try shooting at stacked paper cups or empty plastic bottles! As a group activity, enjoy a target practice game with friends, or compete to see whose arrow can fly the farthest.

Of course, it also makes a great gift for your grandchild.

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wooden box

Easy with Popsicle Sticks: DIY Miniature Wooden Crate

Let’s try making a wooden box that can hold small items like snacks or trinkets.

We’ll combine popsicle sticks to create the bottom and sides of the box.

You can use the sticks as they are, or, if you want a smaller box, cut the sticks into shorter pieces.

Popsicle sticks can be glued together with wood glue, so use the glue to assemble and shape the box.

You can use the finished box as is, or paint it with paints for a colorful finish.

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