[For Seniors] Easy Crafts Recommended for August

Fireworks calendar with cotton swabs

Fireworks that beautifully color the night sky are also a hallmark of summer.

Are there facilities that host fireworks viewing events? I imagine some older adults once went to see fireworks displays as well.

Let’s make a calendar that expresses fireworks—perfect for the summer mood—using cotton swabs.

Put paint on the tips of the cotton swabs and prepare pieces with only the very ends cut off.

On a circular sheet of drawing paper or origami paper, arrange the painted tips so they look like fireworks.

This fun method should be enjoyable for older adults to try, too.

Besides cotton-swab fireworks, we also recommend adding origami items like fans or shaved ice to the calendar.

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August calendar collage

[Easy Collage] August Calendar Collage 🍉

A collage artwork made using many materials such as newspapers, magazines, photos, and fabric.

By combining photos, illustrations, and text from multiple sources, you can create an entirely different piece of art.

Let’s adapt collage techniques to make a calendar.

Gather summer-themed items like stickers, masking tape, and cards.

Then start pasting them onto the calendar backing.

You can use a sample collage calendar prepared in advance as a reference, or let seniors paste items according to their preferences.

You might end up with a uniquely personalized calendar.

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Origami Calendar

[Komu-chan] Origami Calendar ♪ August

Here’s a calendar made with origami featuring foods that are in season in summer and flowers at their peak.

Origami can be done while sitting at a table, so it naturally encourages conversation with those around you and helps promote communication.

Because you move your fingers a lot, it also stimulates the brain and can help prevent dementia.

When it comes to summer foods and flowers, watermelons and sunflowers come to mind, don’t they? Older adults making summer-themed origami might recall summers from their past.

It could also spark lively conversation.

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Sunflower Origami Calendar

How to Fold an Origami Calendar [August / Sunflower Edition]

Here’s an idea for an origami calendar with a full-on summer vibe: a sunflower with a calendar designed in its center.

Cut origami paper into small squares to make the petals, and connect them in a ring to create a three-dimensional effect.

Prepare a piece of origami for the center with the dates written on it; attach it to the flower, and your sunflower calendar is complete.

Its bright, sunny look brings a summery feel just by placing it on a desk or hanging it on a wall.

Since there are no difficult steps, it’s also recommended as a recreational activity in senior facilities.

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Calendar with sunflower stamp(s)

[Eraser stamp] Making an August calendar with a sunflower stamp 🌻

Let’s make a calendar using handmade sunflower stamps.

Soft materials like erasers or rubber sheets might be easier for older adults to carve.

Both erasers and rubber sheets are conveniently available at 100-yen shops and home improvement stores.

We’ll create stamps for the sunflower petals, the round center and its pattern, and the leaves.

The unique, handcrafted look of the stamps will give the calendar a charming finish.

They’re also great for late-summer greeting postcards.

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Calendar with watermelon and summer vacation motifs

[Calendar Collage] August Calendar Collage 🍉 [Watermelons and Summer Vacation Pattern]

When it comes to foods that represent summer, many people would probably say watermelon.

Using watermelon as a theme for a calendar also gives a seasonal feel.

Let’s create a calendar perfect for August by incorporating patterns that evoke summer festivals and summer vacation, such as water yo-yos, chocolate-dipped bananas, and shaved ice.

Attach watermelon-themed cards and festival-patterned masking tape to the calendar base.

If you also add summer-themed stickers to the date squares, you’ll end up with a lively, fun calendar.

Give it a try!

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Summer Ocean Calendar Collage

[Calendar Collage] August Calendar Collage 🏖️ [Summer Sea]

Here are some ideas for giving your existing calendar a fresh, summery look using stickers and washi tape.

Use ocean-themed stickers, seashells, and craft parts—mainly in shades of blue—to transform the entire calendar into a sea scene.

You can create a shoreline with design paper and shells, and use clear film to suggest sparkling water; with a bit of creativity, you can make something that looks quite professional.

Preparation and assembly are both simple, so this is also recommended as a recreational activity in senior care facilities.

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