[For Seniors] Easy Crafts Recommended for August

Watermelon wind chime

Cute! How to make an origami watermelon wind chime (wind)

Wind chimes are a hallmark of summer.

This time, we’re introducing an idea for making a watermelon wind chime out of origami.

Please note that you’ll need origami paper that’s colored on both sides.

First, crease the paper vertically, horizontally, and diagonally so the center becomes the apex, then add the creases again.

Insert a piece of white paper to represent the rind and flesh, and while using the creases as guides, shift the paper sideways as you fold.

Once you’ve formed the watermelon shape, use a pen to draw seed patterns.

Thread a string through and attach a strip of paper to finish.

Display it by a window to feel the arrival of summer.

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Pseudo stained glass

Angel Land Fukui: Let's Make a Faux Stained Glass

Let’s make a cool and refreshing faux stained glass.

Real stained glass uses glass, but for our faux version we’ll use aluminum foil and a photo frame.

First, draw your favorite picture in color on the transparent film of the photo frame.

On the backing board side of the frame, spread out a piece of crumpled aluminum foil and attach it.

Place your drawing on the backing, fit everything into the frame, and you’ll have a sparkling, beautiful piece that looks like stained glass! The aluminum foil creates that shimmering stained-glass vibe.

Try drawing a summery picture and give it a go!

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gel candle

Simple, cute craft: gel candles, Daiso arrangement, easy 100-yen shop DIY

Let’s try making a gel candle with a wonderfully cool look! Prepare a heat-resistant glass and first secure the candle wick to the bottom.

Next, layer a few colors of colored sand around it.

Once you’ve filled about one-third of the glass with sand, add decorative items like shells.

In a separate heat-resistant container, warm and melt the gel candle, then pour it over the sand and shells in the heat-resistant glass.

It’s recommended to mix about two colors of gel as well.

Once the gel sets, you’re done! It’s very easy because you’re simply adding the materials step by step.

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Paper cup fireworks

[August Craft] Perfect for Summer! Fireworks Craft ♪ Make It with Paper Cups [Nursery/Kindergarten] #shorts

Fireworks made with paper cups are a classic summer craft that even older adults can easily enjoy.

Cut several vertical slits along the side of the cup and gently flare them outward to create the look of an opening firework.

Draw patterns on the bottom of the cup with colored pencils or crayons to give it your own original firework design.

You can glue the finished firework onto black construction paper to depict it bursting in the night sky.

By changing the angles of the slits and the colors you use, you can create a variety of fireworks, which broadens the scope for creativity.

The hands-on process of planning colors and shapes helps stimulate the brain, and once completed, the craft also works well as a seasonal wall decoration.

It’s a recommended activity that lets you easily enjoy a hallmark of summer indoors.

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swim ring

[Summer Origami] How to fold a swim ring with voice commentary ☆ How to make a float with origami / Tatsukuri

We get more chances to go to the pool or the beach in summer, don’t we? Watching people bob around in the water with floaties under the blazing sun makes you feel cool just looking at them.

So let’s make a swim ring out of origami.

The size of the ring will change depending on the size of the paper you use.

If you make it in a larger size, you can even create a base for a wreath shaped like a swim ring.

Make the parts of the ring using both the colored side and the white side of the paper.

Some parts require fine folds, but since you’ll be making several identical pieces, it becomes easy once you learn the steps.

Insert the parts into each other to complete the swim ring.

If you add origami animals or children to the ring, it will turn out super cute.

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boat

Kimie Gangi Super Easy “Boat Made with Origami” for Collage Use

For August indoor decorations and wall displays, you might choose an ocean theme.

In that case, let’s try making ships that sail across the vast sea using origami.

You can fold simple ships with easy steps, such as folding a triangular-cut piece of origami paper just once or using designs with few complex folds.

Try using double-sided colored or patterned paper, draw windows and other details on the folded ships with a pen, or add your favorite stickers.

With a bit of creativity, you’ll end up with even more charming ships.

Make and display various ships out of origami, and you’ll have lively, fun summer ocean decorations.

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Calendar with straws and paint

Here’s a simple fireworks calendar you can make using a straw.

Cut several small slits into the tip of the straw.

Dip the slit end in paint, then dab it onto the calendar’s backing sheet.

This creates a burst like a firework.

Because the steps are simple, many older adults may find it easy to try.

You can change the color of the straw’s center and the tips of the slits, or make fireworks in multiple colors—there are lots of ways to arrange it to create different colorful fireworks.

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