[Respect for the Aged Day] With heartfelt gratitude: Handmade gift ideas that will delight residents in senior care facilities

book-style desk calendar

[Handmade Desk Calendar] A Book-Style Calendar Like an 'Osusowake' File [100-Yen Shop DIY]

Practical and stylish item! Here are some ideas for a book-style desk calendar.

These ideas are recommended for those who want to give a calendar or a chic handmade present.

Just displaying it on a desk will brighten up and enliven the room, and since it can be used as a calendar too, it’s perfect as a gift for Respect-for-the-Aged Day.

This time, it seems to be made using design paper that can be purchased at 100-yen shops and the like.

One of its charms is that the materials are easy to prepare.

Straw-craft style turtle ornament

“Made with Paper Twine” How to Make a Straw-Craft-Style Turtle Decoration. Let’s start getting ready to welcome the New Year with handmade creations!

Crafts made with origami or construction paper are lovely, but decorations made from different materials provide beneficial stimulation for seniors’ fingertips.

This time, let’s use paper cord to create a turtle ornament in the style of straw craft! Cut 16 strands of paper cord in two different lengths, and loosen the twist around the middle.

Gather five strands together and secure them with a rubber band, then start braiding.

Fasten with wire and shape it into a shell.

The key is to create a gentle roundness.

Treat the bundled sections as legs and trim each to the desired length.

Attach the body ornament, head, and tail ornament to finish.

Adding your favorite dried flowers or embellishments for originality makes it especially charming!

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Handmade Flower Photo Frame

[100-Yen Artificial Flowers] How to Make a Flower Photo Frame Arrangement / A Cute Handmade Photo Stand That’s Great as a Gift / Bridal / Funeral

A handmade flower photo frame arrangement makes a heartwarming gift for seniors living in care facilities.

Decorate a photo frame—where cherished memories can be displayed—with silk or preserved flowers for a vibrant, elegant look.

By incorporating seasonal blooms or the recipient’s favorite colors, you can create a one-of-a-kind, special present.

It also serves as a warm, inviting interior accent that brings a smile every time they look at the photo.

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Origami Owl

[Respect for the Aged Day Origami Tutorial] [Owl Origami Tutorial] / September crafts / Respect for the Aged Day origami / owl origami — origami owl, Teacher Mingzhu’s origami tutorial

Owls are considered lucky animals that bring good fortune, prevent hardship, help you age happily, and even boost financial luck.

Let’s make an owl out of origami—just having one around feels like happiness will flutter in! First, fold the paper twice into a square and twice into a triangle to make creases.

Return to the shape folded into a square, then open the paper from the side that isn’t sealed and shape it into an owl.

Stick on round stickers or circles cut from origami paper to make the eyes, draw the belly pattern, and you’re done.

Let’s make several and display them so that lots of good fortune comes to our seniors!

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SAKI

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Message with cranes, turtles, and brush calligraphy

[88th Birthday Celebration] Video of Creating a Gift Color Paper with Cranes, Turtles, and Name [Brush Pen, Pastels, Embossing]

We’d like to introduce a birthday card featuring auspicious cranes and turtles.

Using turtle and crane stencils, you can add color with pastels to the base paper or colored paper where you’ll write your message.

If you also tint the entire card and base/colored paper with pastels, you can create a soft, gentle atmosphere.

Adding a handwritten message with a brush will turn it into a one-of-a-kind message card or shikishi board.

We also recommend the embossing technique—perfect for birthdays—for adding gold feathers and other lucky motifs.

In other words, using embossing to raise gold patterns is a great option too.

Older adults are likely to be pleased with such original birthday cards or shikishi boards.

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Medicine, coin purse

Easy! A single 100-yen shop cut cloth works wonders—people will love it as a gift! 😆

A small pouch that can hold medicine or coins is highly practical and makes a useful gift.

Fuse interfacing to the fabric and create the handle and body pieces.

Securely sew the handle to a ring placed in the center with a sewing machine, then fold the corners to add dimension.

Finish by attaching a button.

Although you’ll use a sewing machine, it’s mostly straight stitching, so it’s approachable even for beginners.

Choosing fabric patterns to match the season or personal taste adds an extra touch of originality.

For older adults, it’s not only convenient for keeping essentials close at hand; the thoughtfulness of making something just for them is an added delight.

It’s a gift that combines practicality and warmth, reminding the recipient of the giver each time it’s used.

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Folding tissue case

Let’s make the foldable tissue case that went viral on social media using a clear file [Dollar Store DIY]—it’s super easy 😆

Let’s make one using a clear file! Here’s an idea for a foldable tissue case.

When it comes to tissue cases, they’re handy for carrying pocket tissues, right? Many of us have probably had the experience of tossing pocket tissues into a pocket or bag, only to find them sticking out of the wrapper when we go to grab them, or struggling to find them at all.

This time, let’s use materials you can buy at a 100-yen shop to create your own original tissue case.

You can attach it to your bag like a keychain, making it easy to carry—highly recommended!