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

Paper cup and origami flower

[Made with paper cups and origami] Roses and Ranunculus / Use paper cups! Paper Roses, Ranunculus

Let’s make a double-flowered rose with layers of captivating petals.

Flowers with 20 or more petals are called “double-flowered,” and some are said to have over 100.

This time, we’ll use six 15-centimeter square sheets of origami for the petals, divide each into a 3×3 grid, making 54 petals in total.

To create the layered look, we’ll use an easy-to-find paper cup.

We’ll take advantage of the rounded rim and the cup’s flared shape.

By stacking and gluing the origami pieces that become the petals one after another, then gently removing the paper cup, you’ll have a splendid double-flowered rose.

hydrangea

[No-Sew] Make Hydrangeas with Felt / Enjoy the Rainy Season DIY / How to Make Felt Hydrangeas / 100-Yen Shop DIY / DIY Felt Hydrangea

Here is a no-sew hydrangea made from felt.

Cut two petals of the same shape from felt in different colors.

Thread them onto a wire; use hot glue on one of the pieces to secure it in a three-dimensional form.

Once that’s done, thread the second piece from the back and layer it.

Attach a bead or similar item in the center to complete one flower.

Make about eight of these and combine them into one bloom.

Then make about two leaves per bloom.

They look cute displayed in a vase or made into a corsage.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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No-sew clasp pouch

[No sewing!] How to make a clasp-frame pouch (wallet) [No sewing machine]

Introducing a clasp pouch you can make without sewing.

Projects stitched with a sewing machine or needle can be fun for those who are skilled at or enjoy handicrafts.

For those who aren’t confident in sewing, we also recommend projects that use fabric glue for bonding.

Cut the fabric according to the pattern and adhere the pieces with glue.

Use an iron’s heat to set the adhesive.

Attach the metal clasp with craft glue.

It’s simple to make yet looks intricately crafted, and it’s likely to be appreciated by older adults as well.

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Nakajima Junko

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No-sew Hina dolls

[Super Easy] No-sew Hina Dolls #dayservice #daycare #outpatientrehab #caregiving #elderly #crafts

Here’s how to make no-sew Hina dolls.

Prepare felt, wooden beads, and construction paper, and give it a try.

Cut the felt according to the template and glue together the kimono for the male and female dolls.

If you slightly offset the felt pieces as you glue them, the kimono will look neat when wrapped into shape.

Draw hair on the wooden beads, then glue them onto the kimonos to assemble the heads and bodies.

For the male doll, make an eboshi (cap) from construction paper and attach it to the head, then add the shaku (ritual scepter) to finish.

For the female doll, place the crown and give her a fan to complete.

It’s a perfect craft for practicing fine motor skills, so be sure to give it a try!

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mayumi

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vase mat

Vase mat and coasters made with string and paper plates (Monthly Day, August 2021) #craft #elderly #nursingCare #dayService #easy #handKnitting

After taping a string to the back of the plate, slot it into a slit and wrap the thread around the front and back alternately.

Once you’ve passed thread through all the slits, stitch along the center as if weaving into those threads.

Using a single color is fine, but you can also tie on a different color mid-way and weave it in to combine colors.

When it reaches a good size, remove all the strings from the paper plate and tie the extended strings at the base.

Trim any excess length and you’re done.

Choose your favorite colors and make a vase mat that’s uniquely yours.

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kojifumi

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Medicine, coin purse

Easy! A single 100-yen shop cut cloth works wonders—people will love it as a gift! 😆

A small pouch that can hold medicine or coins is highly practical and makes a useful gift.

Fuse interfacing to the fabric and create the handle and body pieces.

Securely sew the handle to a ring placed in the center with a sewing machine, then fold the corners to add dimension.

Finish by attaching a button.

Although you’ll use a sewing machine, it’s mostly straight stitching, so it’s approachable even for beginners.

Choosing fabric patterns to match the season or personal taste adds an extra touch of originality.

For older adults, it’s not only convenient for keeping essentials close at hand; the thoughtfulness of making something just for them is an added delight.

It’s a gift that combines practicality and warmth, reminding the recipient of the giver each time it’s used.

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mutō

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Medicine calendar

Combine my oral medication with the calendar I look at every day

How about a reusable, calendar-style pill case? Create a grid on a piece of cardstock like a calendar, with space for 31 days, and attach pockets to each space.

Make the pockets by cutting a clear plastic file folder into small pieces, and prepare small sachets for the pills using tracing paper or similar.

Glue all the clear-file pockets onto every space in the grid on the cardstock.

For the tracing-paper sachets, add the dates and attach them with clips so you can move them when the month changes and reuse the calendar for the next month.

Finally, assign the month and the days of the week at the top of the cardstock with the pockets, and you’re done! Using colored cardstock or decorating the pockets with colorful washi tape will give it a fun, pop look that makes it enjoyable to use.

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SAKI

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