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

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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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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Petit Cigar Fleur

[Ribbon Lei] How to Make a Strap: Petit Cigar Fleur | For Beginners | Easy DIY Using Only Running Stitches

Let me introduce the sewn ribbon lei strap called Petit Cigar Fleur.

First, mark the thin ribbon, then sew it together with the wider ribbon.

Once you’ve stitched to the end, add a twist.

Thread on a jump ring and beads, then shape it into a bow.

Attach the strap hardware to finish.

You can create completely different color variations depending on the ribbons you use, so choose according to your taste.

Working with your hands and fingers stimulates the brain and may help prevent cognitive decline.

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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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pen holder

[Made from Fabric Scraps] How to Make a Fabric Pen Holder (Vertical Organizer) – How to Make the Box

A soft, fabric-made vibe! Here are some pencil holder ideas.

When you think of pencil holders, many people probably picture metal, wood, or plastic ones.

This time, let’s use fabric scraps to make a pencil holder that feels warm to the touch and looks cozy too.

You’ll need four 18 cm square fabric scraps, fusible interfacing, and a few other basics.

It’s perfect for those who “can’t throw away a sentimental pattern” or “want to make something useful for everyday life.” Give it a try!

paper stained glass

3-Minute Guide to Activity Care Vol. [Handicrafts]: Stimulate Brain Activation and Add Color to Daily Life with Rose Paper Stained Glass

Let’s try making a stained-glass-style artwork using tissue paper.

You sometimes see stained glass in churches and public buildings, right? Stained glass features brightly colored glass framed in black, creating vibrant patterns, and when sunlight shines through it, it creates a lovely atmosphere indoors.

For this project, we’ll make the frame with black construction paper and attach tissue paper cut to match the template.

This helps improve fine motor skills and can stimulate brain activity.

When you stick the finished piece on a window, the tissue paper sections become translucent.

It looks just like real stained glass.

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