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

[For Seniors] Recommended for day services! Simple and cute small craft ideas
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Craft time at the day service is an important activity that enriches both mind and body.

Each piece—like adorable pipe-cleaner bouquets and handy little organizers—shines with its own personality.

They’re lovely to use yourself, and they’d surely delight someone special as a gift!

None of the projects are very complicated, so you can take your time and work at your own pace.

Making them while chatting with other participants also helps expand your circle of communication.

Why not choose your favorite materials and colors to create a one-of-a-kind handmade piece in the whole world?

For Seniors: Recommended for Day Services! Simple and Cute Craft Ideas (1–10)

Mini Cube BasketNEW!

Lesson 1. How to Make a No-Sew Mini Cube Basket
Mini Cube BasketNEW!

An idea for a no-sew accessory case made using strong double-sided tape and fusible interfacing.

It explains in detail how to apply the fabric and interfacing, allowing you to nail the basics and achieve a neat finish.

The appeal is that you can create a three-dimensional shape without using needles or a sewing machine.

The cute, plump cube shape is great for organizing your desk area or shelves.

Adding a leather strap with hardware further elevates the design.

I felt it was a highly satisfying DIY idea that combines practicality with good looks.

Pompon StrawberryNEW!

How to Make a Pompom Strawberry ② 🍓
Pompon StrawberryNEW!

Here’s an idea for making pom-pom strawberries out of yarn.

Wrap red yarn around your fingers about 50 times, then tie it tightly in the center to bundle it.

Cut through the looped sides with scissors, and trim the excess yarn to shape it into a round ball.

Next, embed white yarn all over to look like strawberry seeds.

Apply glue to the white yarn, push it deep into the ball, and trim any excess.

Finally, attach a calyx cut from felt, and you’re done!

Flower leaning ornamentNEW!

@aikoukai

Creating a piece together with a 92-year-old client 🎵 It’s a cute flower stand display♪Caregiving#WelfarefacilityCreating WorksOccupational therapy

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This is a vibrant, propped-up decoration with flowers arranged to pop out of the frame.

Cut cardboard to create two frames and use them with a sheet of origami paper sandwiched in between as the base.

For the flowers placed there, cut origami paper into long strips, shape them into petals, and combine them.

Make them in various sizes and colors to brighten up the whole piece.

It’s recommended to finish the frame in a color that complements the flowers, and the key is to emphasize the three-dimensional look of the blossoms.

kimono charmNEW!

@kipara_craft

Kimono amulets you can make without sewing ✨ The method is almost the same as the “Kimono Pochi-bukuro” I posted before 👘💓 Unlike the amulets you buy at a shrine, these might not carry blessings from the deities 😂, but the feeling of “Mom made this while thinking of me” will surely come through… 👦🏻👧🏻‎ ✔ Starting preschool/advancing a grade ✔ Recitals ✔ Moving house Perfect for the start of something new or little milestones ✨ Materials ▶ Precut fabric: made with 10 cm × 10 cm in the video ▶ Chiffon ribbon / Seria JAN: 4542804132472 ▶ Ribbon embellishment / Seria JAN: 4900662746253 ▶ Adhesive felt stickers ▶ Clear file folder ▶ Ball chain or strap ▶ Double-sided tape (fabric tape if possible👌) ▶ Glue or hot glue gun (for attaching parts) How to make 1) Fold two edges by 2 cm. 2) On the edges folded in step 1, stick 1 cm-wide white felt on the outside. 3) Fold back so the white felt shows. 4) Turn over and place a backing made from the corner of a clear file in the center. 5) Overlap and fold the top and bottom, slightly offset from the center. 6) Fold both sides left → right. 7) Wrap a ribbon as an obi and decorate 🎀 8) Punch a hole, thread the ball chain, and you’re done 👏 Save this and give it a try 🥰💕︎#StayHomeTime#100-yen shop DIY#AffordableSeriaHandmade

♬ Flowers – SoundAudio

Prepare a square piece of fabric and fold up two adjacent edges by 2 cm.

Then attach a collar-like self-adhesive felt to the lower 1 cm and double-sided tape to the upper 1 cm, and fold it back so that the self-adhesive felt is slightly visible.

This part will be the overlap of the kimono.

Turn the fabric over so that the overlapped section is on top, and place a clear file with your wish paper inserted in the center.

First fold the top and bottom corners, then fold the left and right corners starting from the left.

Once everything is securely adhered, attach a ribbon obi at the center and on the back.

Finally, decorate with your favorite parts and add a ball chain to finish!

A case that opens wideNEW!

No-sew: A wide-opening case made by sticking fabric on
A case that opens wideNEW!

A practical upcycling idea that makes great use of an empty plastic wrap box.

Its wide-opening design makes the contents easy to see and access smoothly.

You can make it with everyday materials, and the simple method of just gluing fabric on is also appealing.

Even those who aren’t confident in sewing can try it with ease.

The finished piece hardly looks like an empty box and is perfect for storing stationery and small items.

The look changes dramatically depending on the fabric pattern, so you can enjoy a personalized touch.

Since the steps are simple, I felt it’s a great idea for a summer vacation craft or a parent-child DIY project.

Book coverNEW!

[No Sewing!!] DIY Handmade Book Cover Using Seria Tenugui [How-To]
Book coverNEW!

Why not make your reading time more enjoyable by using your favorite small fabric accessories? By making use of tenugui you can find at local shops, you can easily create an original book cover.

Since there’s no sewing involved, it’s appealing even for those who aren’t confident in their sewing skills.

With a bit of creativity in how you fold and secure it, you can adapt it to books of various sizes.

Its light, airy texture makes it easy to carry and keeps it from taking up space in your bag.

Wrapped in a pattern that feels like you, I felt that your reading moments become even more special.

pencil caseNEW!

How to make a no-sew pencil case! Easy cartonnage with your favorite fabric or cloth☆
pencil caseNEW!

Introducing a pen case you can make just by gluing! Attach cardboard to the base fabric, then layer and adhere the pocket fabric on top.

The pocket has a slanted opening for a striking look.

Add a small decoration for a nice accent—perfect for gifts.

Basically, you just cut the fabric with scissors and glue it together, so you can complete a fabric accessory with a fun, craft-like feel.

Use solid fabric for the base and patterned fabric for the pocket to create a simple yet stylish piece.