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

Mini bag made of faux leather

For absolute beginners: No sewing machine or needles needed! Super easy because there’s no sewing 😆 How to make mini gift bags for sharing and presents

Faux leather for crafts, which is also sold at 100-yen shops.

Unlike fabric, faux leather doesn’t fray at the edges, so you don’t even need to sew it.

It’s a perfect material for crafts aimed at seniors that don’t use needles.

Prepare a mini-bag pattern in advance, trace it onto the faux leather, and draw your guidelines.

Cut along the lines and assemble.

You can also add plates or ribbons if you like.

It will look nice displayed in a senior’s room, and it would also make a delightful gift for family.

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Mini kimono in Japanese style

[How-to Video] No-sew Traditional Mini Kimono Keychain LH-95/LH-96/LH-97

Would you like to make a lovely strap shaped like a mini Japanese kimono? Since it uses a pre-cut base, it’s fun even for those who aren’t comfortable cutting tiny pieces.

First, apply tape to the fabric and draw lines according to the template, then cut it out with scissors.

Attach the template base to a foam sheet, place the fabric on top, and trim away any excess fabric.

Add the sleeve openings, gold cord, and obi to finish.

It turns out plump and cute, like a miniature, making it a great gift too.

Give it a try!

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Japanese taiko drum strap

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Let us introduce a Japanese drum strap that rings like a little bell when you shake it.

You can make it by combining two plastic bottle caps.

Thread a bell onto a string, place the bell inside one of the bottle caps, and pull the string out through the gap between the two combined caps.

Before assembling, draw a taiko drum pattern on the caps.

Wrap vinyl tape around the overlapped part of the caps.

Make a small slit in the vinyl tape where the string comes out so the string can pass through—this is the key point.

Since it can be made with everyday items, try making it together with older adults.

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Japanese-style rhombus pen holder

Kimie Gangi: Japanese-Style Diamond-Shaped Pen Holder Made from a Milk Carton – NEW Detailed Tutorial Version #HandmadeGift #RecycledCraft #MilkCartonCraft #DIY #RespectForTheAgedDay #DiamondPenHolder

This pen holder has a mysterious shape that makes you wonder, “How do you make it? Isn’t it difficult?” But you can make it with just one milk carton and some origami paper—and by using your favorite origami or chiyogami, you can enjoy different looks.

For the spout section of the milk carton, cut slits at the four corners, mark a point 10 cm from there, and cut off the bottom portion.

The part with the slits will become the base, so cut off the spout area, then draw diagonal lines across the main body to form an X.

Score along the lines with scissors or a hard tool like a ballpoint pen to make folding easier.

Cover the surface with origami from the top, and for the indented diamond sections, apply a different piece of origami to finish.

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Sophisticated Shaka-Shaka Strap

A slightly grown-up shaker keychain #short

A shaker strap that makes a rattling sound with the beads inside when it moves, and sparkles with sequins.

Why not attach it to your everyday bag or pouch? Let’s make a shaker strap by filling the case with different kinds of beads.

You can create lovely pieces using craft supplies from the 100-yen shop.

If you put Japanese-patterned origami inside the case as a backing, you can make a piece with a more mature feel.

Of course, it’s perfectly fine to match the design to seniors’ tastes—whether cute, chic, or anything in between.

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Hanging decorations for Children’s Day

[Simple ✨ All from the 100-yen shop] Children's Day hanging decorations 🎏 [Tango no Sekku] Carp streamers, samurai doll, kashiwa mochi, and iris flowers ✨ assorted set!

This is a hanging decoration for Children’s Day made with items from a 100-yen shop.

We’ll make four kinds of ornaments, and I’ll explain them in order.

First is the carp streamer.

Cut a felt rectangle, snip the tail into a V shape, then attach felt scales and an eye—done.

Next is the kashiwa-mochi.

Just stick a white pom-pom and a leaf-shaped piece of felt together with double-sided tape.

For the iris flower, thread four small pom-poms onto a string and add another pom-pom in the center to finish.

For the May doll, thread two pom-poms and an origami samurai helmet onto a string, attach an origami armor piece, and add decorative stickers for the face to complete it.

The prep and steps are easy, and they look adorable, so they’re fun to make.

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[Senior Recreation] Easy Craft Using Toilet Paper Rolls: Small Accessory Holder That Can Also Display Artificial or Dried Flowers

How about making a small container out of a toilet paper roll? Create a base with thick paper, then decorate it to finish.

Wrapping it with jute twine gives it a tropical resort feel.

You can use the finished container to hold sweets or small items.

Displaying artificial flowers in it is lovely, too.

Also, if you attach a lace ribbon as a handle, you can hang it up.

Try choosing lace in your favorite color.

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