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

flower brooch

[Scrap Fabric Uses] Easy Brooches from Fabric Scraps—Perfect for Care Facility Activities! Simple with Just a Paper Cup, Adapted for Seniors

A flower brooch made using leftover fabric scraps.

The method is very simple: cut out the bottom of a paper cup to use as the flower’s center.

Just glue the fabric scraps onto it, and you’ll have a three-dimensional flower.

Attach a safety pin to the cut-out base and stick it to the back of the finished flower, and it instantly becomes a brooch you can pin to clothing or a bag.

Even with the same method, changing the fabric’s colors and patterns creates flowers with completely different vibes.

It’s a small, cute accessory, but it has the warmth and presence that only handmade items have.

You don’t need to be good at sewing to make it, so it’s an easy project to try and also makes a nice little gift.

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a flower bouquet

Origami how to fold flowers, bouquet, Mother’s Day – how to make a paper flower bouquet

A bouquet of colorful flowers conveys a happy vibe and feels perfect for spring.

This project shows how to make those flowers with origami, then bundle them into a colorful, three-dimensional bouquet.

The key is how each flower is made: first crease it by folding toward the center, then use those creases as guides to shape it so the petals open up.

You’ll be making many fine creases, so some wrinkles will appear along the way—but that might also add to the flowers’ softness.

Try using different origami papers and aim for a bright, colorful bouquet.

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collage (paper collage; cut-and-paste picture)

Collage – Introducing stylish collages using leftover washi paper –

This activity involves sticking small colored pieces of paper to create a picture with a sense of volume.

It really tests your ability to focus on detailed handwork, such as making tiny parts and carefully placing them while being mindful of shapes.

I recommend painting various colors onto white paper and then cutting it into small pieces—this lets you create color gradients even within the tiny parts.

After that, decide on the overall shape you want, and attach the pieces to match that shape until it’s complete.

As you work, pay attention to the overall color gradation and how layering can add depth and volume.

cherry blossom wreath

Cherry blossom wreath made with felt 🌸

Here is a cherry blossom wreath made from felt.

This one is finished by sewing and gathering with a needle and thread.

If you add a bit of blush to the center of the white flowers, it turns out super cute, so give it a try.

We’ll assemble this into a wreath by alternating flowers and pink pom-poms to form a circle.

You can make the pom-poms yourself or buy them at a 100-yen shop.

Make a ring out of wire, coat the ring with yarn, attach the decorations, and it’s done.

It’s really adorable.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Pen holder with clip

Use clips and fabric scraps you have at home! [How to Make a Pen Holder] Free pattern — You can make four with Seria’s cut cloth!

Introducing a handy pen holder that can be attached directly to notebooks and planners.

Cut the fabric to 17 cm by 14 cm, form a loop and mark it, then sew with the right sides facing in.

Trim the corners, turn it right side out, fold it in half to shape the pen pocket, and sew again.

Finally, attach a clip so you can slip it right onto your planner.

The finished pen holder feels nice thanks to the softness of the fabric, and it’s lightweight so it won’t get in the way when attached to a notebook or planner.

You can change the look with different fabric patterns and colors, adding a touch of flair to a simple planner.

It’s a cute and practical accessory that makes great use of fabric scraps you already have at home.

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Hair tie / bracelet

How to Use Fabric Scraps: Perfect for Summer! Finished in No Time. / Remake / Handmade

Why not try making accessories like hair ties or bracelets using long, thin fabric scraps? If the length isn’t enough, you can piece fabrics together.

First, place the fabric right sides together and sew with a 1 cm seam allowance, then turn it right side out to form a tube.

Next, prepare a 50 cm length of yarn and thread it through the fabric.

Sew a ring elastic to one end of the fabric, then prepare another elastic; thread the fabric through them in a figure-eight pattern to finish.

The thickness of the fabric and the diameter of the elastic will change the volume and fit, so you can adjust them to suit your purpose.

The finished items are lightweight, easy to wear, and great for both your wrist and your hair.

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3D tulip wreath

[Craft Idea] Let's make a cute 3D spring tulip wreath with origami! Spring Origami Tulip Wreath (April wall decoration, senior recreation, day service, occupational therapy, childcare, origami craft, easy 3D, DIY)

Let’s make a three-dimensional tulip with origami.

There are many ways to make origami tulips, right? We’ll cut out tulip shapes, then assemble them by gluing the pieces together.

Use thick paper or construction paper to create a wreath.

Attach tulips with leaves and stems to the wreath.

If you let seniors place the tulips where they like, they’ll enjoy the crafting process even more.

They’re sure to be happy with the cute tulip creation.

They can also take it home and display it.

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Nakajima Junko

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