[For Seniors] Easy Crafts Recommended for August

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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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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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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Ornamental display of Orihime and Hikoboshi

Tanabata: Orihime and Hikoboshi tabletop decorations [Easy craft] [100-yen DIY] [Tanabata craft] #daiso #100yen #diy #dayservice #recreation #seniors #easycraft #craft #tanabata

These Orihime and Hikoboshi tabletop decorations are perfect for Tanabata and are a gentle, enjoyable seasonal craft for seniors.

Fold a toilet paper tube in half, then cut two rings about 3 cm wide.

Place a small, balled-up tissue inside each ring as a core and secure it with a rubber band to create a plump body.

Decorate over it with origami paper or lace as if dressing them in kimonos to evoke the look of Orihime and Hikoboshi.

Finally, make facial features from origami or similar paper and attach them to finish.

Simply lining them up on a desk or shelf adds a touch of the season.

As you work with your fingertips, memories and Tanabata-themed conversations naturally flow, making it a delightful craft to enjoy.

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Goldfish wind chime

[How-To Video] How to Make an Easy Summer Craft: “Goldfish Wind Chimes”

A wind chime that brings a cool breeze in the hot summer.

Let’s make one with a goldfish design! A recommended method uses a round cheese box and a clear plastic sheet.

Take just the rim of the cheese box and decorate it with colored washi paper or similar materials.

Cut a clear sheet to fit the rim and stick on goldfish stickers and other decorative stickers.

Once that’s done, combine it with the rim and attach a string and a paper strip (tanzaku) to finish! If you add a small bell to the tanzaku, you’ll have a wind chime that makes sound.

You can also try other methods, such as cutting a plastic bottle into small pieces or using a capsule from a gashapon machine and drawing goldfish on it.

Give it a try and make your favorite style!

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