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

Camellia brooch made of felt

[No-sew, can also be a brooch] Easy felt camellia craft suitable for care facilities and community salons where needles and thread can’t be used

The blooming season for camellias varies by type, but it runs from late November to early April.

They often bloom from February to April in particular, so they’re considered flowers that herald spring.

Let’s try making a seasonal camellia out of felt.

Cut six circles from felt and apply double-sided tape slightly offset from the center.

Fold each felt circle in half where you applied the tape.

Using the stamen you made as the center, wrap the six folded felt pieces around it.

Add leaves to finish the flower.

Attach a safety pin using double-sided tape and felt to complete it.

This is a project that seniors who enjoy sewing are likely to appreciate, even in facilities where using needles is difficult.

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Coasters made from felt scraps

How to Make Simple, Cute Coasters! Using Felt Scraps | DIY Easy Felt Coaster

Coasters made from felt scraps are recommended as a craft activity for seniors.

Simply cut four colors of felt you like and stick them onto a template—it’s easy to do.

The colors you choose will create a coaster that suits your taste, making it a one-of-a-kind, special item.

It’s great for personal use and also makes a lovely gift for someone important.

Because it involves fine handwork, it’s ideal for rehabilitation for seniors.

In addition, discussing how to make them during the process encourages interaction among seniors, making this a highly recommended group craft activity.

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Felt bag

[100-yen DIY] Felt Bag Made Without Sewing / felted bag / making a felt bag

Let me introduce a felt bag that’s perfect for a quick outing.

Amazingly, the only material you need is a single sheet of felt measuring 70 cm by 60 cm.

Fold the felt in half, then cut out the main body of the bag along with six long, narrow rectangles.

It’s easier if you prepare a pattern in advance before working with the felt.

Tie the slits you make in the bag body, and braid the long, narrow pieces you cut.

Finish by tying the braided felt to the bag body.

It’s such a wonderful piece that you’ll find yourself wondering, “Did we really not use a needle?” While enjoying the process, let’s encourage older adults to make plenty of use of their fine motor skills.

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A flower made with a fork and yarn

[Super Easy] Making Yarn Flowers with a Fork – Handmade Easy Woolen Flower Making Ideas

We’re introducing a flower craft you can make using just a fork and yarn.

Wrap the yarn around the tines of the fork 12 times, holding it lightly with your fingers to keep it in place.

When you’re done wrapping, leave a longer tail and cut the yarn, then bring it to the back and thread it through from top and bottom.

Repeat this inward, tightening and shaping as you go—this is the key step.

Cut at two points, remove the bundle from the fork, and fan the yarn out into a circle to form a fluffy flower.

Finally, tie a pearl at the center to add a touch of elegance and create a piece with a nice accent.

It’s easy to make, and moving your fingers can help stimulate the brain, so it’s a recommended craft for older adults.

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Flower basket

[100-Yen DIY] A flower basket made with paper cord and plastic bottle caps ♡

Here’s a small, cute flower basket you can make using a plastic bottle cap and felt.

Apply double-sided tape around the outside of the bottle cap, then stick on paper cord, wrapping it all the way around.

Attach pom-poms (decoration balls) to the inside, twist a piece of paper cord to form the handle, and attach it to complete the basket.

Cut felt into long, wavy strips.

Thread a needle through and pull to shape it into a flower.

Decorate the center of the flower with beads, then attach it to the basket to finish.

This craft is also recommended for rehabilitation and recreational activities in senior care facilities, so give it a try!

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flower box

[For Mother’s Day gifts] How to make a handmade flower box: a DIY using faux flowers from 100-yen shops.

A flower box that’s perfect as a gift for someone special.

Choose the flowers your loved one likes and pack them into the box.

For this project, we’ll use items you can get entirely at a 100-yen shop, such as the box and flowers.

It’s also recommended to add your own touches by decorating the box with washi tape, which will give it a more polished look.

The process is simply filling the box with flowers, so even older adults can do it smoothly.

The real test of skill is arranging them in a way that looks beautiful.

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Shrinky-dink name tag clip

Name tag clip making [shrink plastic resin] for school entrance preparation

Here’s an idea for making name tag clips using shrink plastic.

Crafts made with shrink plastic have been around for a long time, and you can now buy the sheets at 100-yen shops.

Recently, they’ve become popular as an easy item for crafts and DIY projects.

Although the plastic sheets are thin, they shrink and become sturdy and thick when baked in a toaster oven.

Trace and draw your favorite designs with permanent markers, color them with acrylic paint or pens, and then bake them.

Since the toaster oven gets hot and can be dangerous, please have a staff member handle the baking.

Once your pieces are finished, simply attach them to clips with glue to complete your name tag clips.

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