[For Seniors] Easy Crafts Recommended for August
August often brings a prolonged heat wave, so many older adults prefer to spend time in cool indoor spaces.
A great indoor activity we recommend is crafts.
If you’re unsure what to make, crafts themed around August events and seasonal traditions are a good choice.
We’ve gathered plenty of summer craft ideas—like uchiwa fans, paper lanterns, and sunflowers.
For older adults, engaging with August-themed items can help them feel the season more closely.
Use this article as a guide for planning your August craft projects.
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[For Seniors] Easy August Craft Ideas (41–50)
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!
Yukata Calendar
Yukata are traditional garments that you might wear at summer events like fireworks festivals or summer fairs.
You may also wear one when staying at a ryokan.
Even in the muggy heat of summer, yukata don’t get very sticky with sweat, so they feel cool and comfortable.
A calendar decorated with origami yukata that evoke the feeling of summer could also help older adults enjoy the season.
When making a yukata out of origami, using washi-style patterns or bleeding-dye designs creates a nice atmosphere.
Attach an obi made from origami or construction paper in your favorite color, and your yukata is complete.
There are also simple folding methods, so please give it a try.
A calendar made with stamps
These days, it’s easy to get all kinds of things.
Supplies for craft activities with seniors are also easy to gather.
So, let’s make a calendar using stamps you can find at 100-yen shops or online.
Prepare seasonal stamps or ones that evoke summer or July.
Press the stamps onto the calendar base.
It’s simple to make, so many seniors will likely find it approachable.
You could also add a short message to the calendar.
Calendar bases are available at 100-yen shops and online as well, so give it a try!
Stained glass-style fireworks
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.
Fruit uchiwa (fruit-shaped hand fan)
The colorful fruit-themed paper fans are a summery craft recommended for older adults.
Fold origami paper into an accordion, then glue the pieces together to create parts that spread out into a circle.
Because this task uses the fingertips extensively, it’s perfect for fine motor exercise.
Attach the finished parts to the tip of a bamboo chopstick and connect them until they form a circle to complete the fan shape.
Using colors and patterns inspired by fruits like watermelon, orange, and kiwi makes the project visually delightful.
These fans are both decorative and practical, and they’re an ideal, safe indoor craft for the hot season.
Fluffy shaved ice
Known as a classic symbol of summer, fluffy shaved ice is an easy craft that’s also recommended for seniors and helps everyone feel cooler.
Use crayons to freely draw letters and patterns—like ice or a shop name—on a paper cup.
Then gently place cotton on top of the cup to form an ice-like shape.
Finish by painting the surface of the cotton with your favorite colors—red, green, blue, and more—to create a piece that looks just like real shaved ice.
Adjusting the amount of water in the paint and how the colors blend is part of the fun, as it lets you express different “flavors.” The fine finger movements provide stimulating brain activity, allowing you to enjoy a creative time that reflects the season.
It’s also visually striking and can instantly add a cool, refreshing touch just by displaying it.
Summer wall decoration
Wall decorations that capture the feeling of summer are appealing because you can arrange them with vibrant materials.
Attach paper straws to both ends of a sheet of origami paper to create a sturdy base.
Place another piece of origami paper in a small plastic bag, then freely add stickers and beads inside.
By combining colorful pieces, you can express a lively, festive sense of summer.
Once you’ve finished the decorative piece, attach it to the base and thread a string through to complete it.
Hang it on the wall to instantly brighten the room and enjoy the season’s atmosphere.
The simple steps make it easy for older adults to do without strain, so it’s also recommended for summer events.