[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 (161–170)
Wind chime made with 100-yen shop origami
Doesn’t making a wind chime by hand seem kind of difficult? For seniors who feel that way, we recommend wind chimes you can make with origami.
All you need to do is fold and cut the paper, and it’s done in no time.
There are many patterns of origami paper, so try making one with your favorite design.
From papers that give a refreshing feel to ones that add a touch of brilliance, the options are wide-ranging.
Create a wind chime that suits your taste and enjoy spending time at home in the summer.
Your usual summer days will become even more fun.
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.
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.
Simple coaster
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Brighten up your daily tea time! Here are some easy coaster ideas.
Coasters are flat items placed under glasses or cups.
They protect your table from condensation and stains that appear when a cold drink sits for a while, and they also serve as decorative accents to elevate your table’s look.
This time, let’s handcraft coasters using materials from a 100-yen shop.
You’ll need mesh used for plant pots, a yarn needle, and yarn in your favorite colors.
With so much freedom in design and color, it’s exciting, isn’t it?
One-Stitch Coaster
Here’s a coaster you can make with just one line of stitching.
Prepare five pieces of your favorite fabric and cut them into circles.
Fold four of them in half, use the remaining one as the base, and layer the four folded pieces on top so that each overlaps and the edges are visible.
Once the balance looks right, sew all the way around the edge in a single loop.
Trim any excess fabric, turn the piece right side out, and your coaster is complete.
Planning and carrying out the steps while picturing the finished result engages your brain’s executive functions, which may help prevent cognitive decline.
Why not make some for your home or as gifts?
Smartphone strap with two tying methods
There are many crafts made by tying cords and strings.
Just by braiding, you can make everything from small items like friendship bracelets and straps to larger pieces like bags and tapestries.
There are various tying methods, but this time we’ll introduce a smartphone strap made with just two knots.
Let’s make a smartphone strap using the lark’s head (cow hitch) or snake knot and the square knot.
The technique may seem complicated at first, but once you get used to it, you’ll be able to braid smoothly.
It could be fun to try other braiding methods to create interesting pieces, too.
