[For Seniors] Recommended for day services! Simple and cute small craft ideas

necklace

[Paper Quilling] Just roll it up! DIY Paper Quilling Necklace | Easy Handmade

This necklace features a soft, antique-like color palette that you wouldn’t believe was made from paper.

You roll thin strips of paper to create two sizes of rings, then combine them to form the necklace.

After rolling, fix the paper with glue and finish it with pale tones using acrylic paint.

Finally, assemble the pieces and thread a leather cord to complete it.

By experimenting with how you apply the acrylic paint and how you combine the parts, you can create your own unique design—and sharpen your creativity in the process.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

kappamaki

Report a problem

Scrap-fabric brooch

Great for small gifts★ Make use of fabric scraps—don’t throw them away, no matter how tiny!

A brooch is a lovely item that adds a stylish accent when pinned to your everyday outfit.

It’s fun to make your own fashion accessories, isn’t it? This time, we’ll show you how to make a brooch without using any needles.

We’ll also use leftover fabric scraps as materials.

If you have odd bits of fabric left over from a craft session, give this a try.

Cut a craft foam ball in half and attach small, square-cut fabric scraps to it.

You’ll fold the fabric squares and assemble them in a style similar to tsumami-zaiku (pinching craft).

Because there are many steps that require concentration and fine motor skills, it can be effective as brain training for older adults.

Adding pearls or beads will make the finish even more beautiful.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Nakajima Junko

Report a problem

Heart clover

[Quilling] Combine four hearts to make a luck-bringing clover ♡♡♡♡ / home time / quilling /

How about making a heart-shaped clover that lifts your spirits using the paper quilling technique? It’s perfect as a little accent to accompany celebratory messages, like on a birthday card, so give it a try.

First, fold a thin strip of paper in half, then curl both ends to form a heart shape.

Next, take a strip about twice as long, curl it the same way to make another heart, and glue the smaller heart inside.

Make four of these, and your clover is complete! You can freely customize the colors and sizes to suit your purpose, so have fun with different arrangements.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

miyabi

Report a problem

spring frame pouch

Seria Embroidery Kit Arrangement / How to Make a Spring-Frame Pouch / How to Make / How to Embroider

Introducing a kit for a spring-clasp pouch that snaps open wide.

Instead of a drawstring, you attach a metal spring frame to the opening of the pouch or a small bag.

Because it closes securely, it could be handy for storing snacks, medicine, stamps, and the like.

This is an embroidery kit specifically for spring-clasp pouches: embroider the fabric, sew it into a pouch shape, and finally attach the spring frame to finish.

It’s sold as a 100-yen shop kit, but it will also turn out beautifully if you swap the embroidery fabric for one you prefer.

It’s a convenient pouch that seniors can use to keep small essentials close at hand.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Nakajima Junko

Report a problem

rose flower

Easy with felt and toothpicks! How to make a cute rose flower [Just cut felt into circles and roll it up] #shorts #felt #flowermaking

You can make a very cute rose using just felt and a toothpick.

First, prepare a round template and cut out 12 felt petals to match it.

Once you’ve cut them out, apply hot glue to the petals and wrap them around a toothpick as the center.

When you’ve wrapped all 12 petals, it’s done.

It’s also nice to make colorful roses in various shades.

If you wrap floral tape around the stem, you can use it in many ways—like as a corsage—depending on your creativity.

It’s easy, so give it a try!

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

Report a problem

Rose wall hanging

How to make rose flowers and leaves #dayservice #daycare #daycareforolderadults #dayrehab #caregiving #olderadults #easycrafts #craftactivity #rose #rollingcoloredpaper

We’d like to introduce an original rose wall decoration made by rolling paper.

Prepare colored paper for the flowers and leaves.

For the flower, take a strip of colored paper cut thinly: randomly pleat (accordion-fold) two-thirds of the strip, leaving the remaining one-third unpleated.

Starting from the unpleated end, roll the paper; when you finish rolling, glue the end to secure it, and the flower is complete.

For the leaves, similarly roll thin strips of colored paper from one end, glue to secure, then pinch and shape them with your fingers.

For the stem, cut a long, narrow strip and lightly roll it to add a gentle curve.

Arrange and glue the flowers, stems, and leaves onto your choice of backing or base, balancing the layout, and you’re done in no time! Since there are no difficult steps, this craft can also be used as finger dexterity training in senior care facilities.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

kojifumi

Report a problem

Patchwork

How to Make Kimekomi Patchwork - Sakura Horikiri

Patchwork is the art of creating works by piecing together various fabrics.

The range of projects is broad, from small accessories to large items like bed covers.

Among older adults, some may feel, “I can make lovely pieces, but I’m not good at sewing.” For them, we’d like to introduce a kit that lets you create patchwork-style works without sewing.

Simply place fabrics onto a board that has a printed guide and an adhesive surface.

The fabrics are pre-cut to match the outlines of the guide.

Add some padding in the appropriate areas to create a three-dimensional effect.

With a finish that looks like real patchwork, it’s sure to satisfy older adults as well.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Nakajima Junko

Report a problem