[For Seniors] Recommended for day services! Simple and cute small craft ideas
Craft time at the day service is an important activity that enriches both mind and body.
Each piece—like adorable pipe-cleaner bouquets and handy little organizers—shines with its own personality.
They’re lovely to use yourself, and they’d surely delight someone special as a gift!
None of the projects are very complicated, so you can take your time and work at your own pace.
Making them while chatting with other participants also helps expand your circle of communication.
Why not choose your favorite materials and colors to create a one-of-a-kind handmade piece in the whole world?
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For Seniors: Recommended for Day Services! Simple and Cute Craft Ideas (111–120)
clear-file wind chime
Because clear plastic files let light through, decorating them with colored film or pens creates the beauty of a glass-like wind chime.
The gentle, translucent colors are easy on the eyes and relaxing just to look at.
They also stimulate the senses of older adults, which can help with dementia prevention.
Cut the clear file to the desired size and attach the pieces.
Add your favorite decorations with beads or masking tape, and your original wind chime is complete! Let the transparent, beautiful wind chime soothe your body and mind.
Mini wind chime
How about making a cute miniature wind chime using a jelly cup? Wash and dry the jelly container, apply glue, and stick on pieces of cut paper like a collage.
Once the glue dries, make a hole in the center to thread a string through, and trim off any excess parts of the container with scissors.
Thread a strip of paper (tanzaku) and a small bell onto the string, then pass the string through the jelly cup.
Adding a bead or similar item where the string meets the cup helps keep it in place and makes it look nicer as an accent.
You can also draw patterns on the tanzaku or decorate the wind chime with stickers to make your own original design.
Give it a try!
Wind chime decorations made with thread
Wind chimes are a uniquely Japanese symbol of summer, aren’t they? Just gazing at them makes you feel the season’s arrival.
How about making your own wind chime by hand? This time, I’ll introduce a very simple handmade wind chime you can create.
First, inflate a balloon and wrap thread around it.
Then harden it with glue and let it dry.
Add decorations as you like, and in no time it’s finished.
You’ll have a one-of-a-kind wind chime that exists nowhere else in the world! Hang it by the window, and you’ll feel the essence of summer.
Paper tag of tulip
Let me introduce some paper tags with lovely spring colors.
First, tie a ribbon.
Using a fork helps you make a neat bow.
Next, make the tulips.
Apply glue to a piece of wire and fix a bead in place.
Make five of these.
Then cut flower shapes out of construction paper, punch a hole in the center, and shape them nicely.
Make five of these as well.
Thread each flower onto the wire from the bottom and glue it so that it wraps around the bead.
Bundle the five together and wrap them with a strip of construction paper to hold them.
Make leaves out of construction paper and glue them to the wire, and your bouquet is ready.
Finally, attach the bouquet and the ribbon to a tag-shaped piece of paper, and you’re done.
How about adding a touch of gratitude for a Mother’s Day gift? Give it a try!
No-sew pouch with clear pockets
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A no-sew pouch with a clear pocket that lets you enjoy handicrafts with ease.
Simply brush decoupage glue onto a vinyl pouch and freely stick on your favorite fabric scraps or origami paper to create a one-of-a-kind design.
After it dries, set it into a card case and add a button to instantly turn it into a practical pouch.
It’s approachable even for those who aren’t confident in sewing, and you can enjoy making pieces full of personality.
For older adults, the large hand movements involved can also serve as helpful rehabilitation.
Choose colorful designs to create a piece that lifts your spirits just by carrying it.
Try making a pouch that’s one of a kind in the world.
Country-style Christmas wreath
Perfect for Christmas decor! Here are some ideas for a country-style Christmas wreath.
When you think of Christmas wreaths, many people probably imagine green and red colors, right? This time, let’s make a special Christmas wreath using fabric scraps you have at home.
What you’ll need: a wire hanger, your favorite motifs, wire cutters, a brush and palette, adhesive, a hot glue gun, toothpicks, and more.
It’s an idea that will make you excited to finish and display your creation.
Cat-shaped coaster
A delightful project that combines comfort and practicality.
Fold each of four pieces of fabric in half and stack them, then draw a cute cat illustration on a separate piece of fabric.
After cutting along the outline, turn it inside out from the center of the fabric to shape it, and finish by hand-sewing a cross-stitch.
The steps are simple, yet the piece conveys the warmth of handmade work.
For older adults, it’s also appealing because it’s fun to make while exercising fine finger movements.
The finished coaster will serve as a soothing accent, perfect for tea time.
You’ll also enjoy choosing your favorite fabrics to create a one-of-a-kind item.