[Day Service] Spring Take-Home Crafts: Ideas to Warmly Brighten Your Room

a flower corsage

[Easy] Handmade corsage with nonwoven fabric

Flower corsages are not only great for attaching to clothes and bags, but they also make delightful gifts.

To make one, simply prepare some nonwoven fabric, crease it, and cut it.

Then get a string and tie it together.

That’s all it takes to complete.

Since it involves a lot of fine hand movements, it can also be good for hand rehabilitation.

Finally, when you open the petals and shape them, your sense of style will be put to the test! Delicate handiwork is the key.

They would also look great as interior decor when displayed on a wall.

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Iris made with tsumami-zaiku

How to Make Iris Flowers [Tsumami Zaiku] [Easy DIY] [Chirimen Craft] DIY Handmade Craft Tutorial / Kanzashi / Tsumami Zaiku

Let me introduce a tsumami-zaiku iris that beautifully highlights the fabric’s texture.

Cut your chosen fabric into squares and fold each piece three times with tweezers.

Apply adhesive and open it to form a petal.

Make several of these.

Next, fold smaller pieces to create the inner petals as well.

For the leaves, fold the fabric three times, then cut it into a long, narrow shape.

Slowly open it while securing the edges with glue, shaping it into a leaf.

Attach a round paper base to a wire, and then glue the parts you made onto the base in order to complete the iris.

Since this involves fine, delicate work, it’s best to proceed slowly, one step at a time.

Colorful windmill

Have fun crafting with an origami pinwheel! A simple and colorful way to make one (How to DIY a Simple and Colorful Origami Pinwheel: A Fun Paper Craft)

Let me introduce a spinning pinwheel that’s perfect for the refreshing winds of May.

We’ll make the pinwheel’s blades using two sheets of origami paper.

It’s recommended that one sheet have a pattern or design.

Glue the two sheets together at the center, draw lines between opposite corners, and make small cuts along those lines.

Place a square piece of origami at the center, then glue down the cut corner sections to form the blades.

Wrap a bamboo skewer with washi-pattern origami to make the stick, and attach the pinwheel.

Some older adults may remember making pinwheels when they were children.

Talking about memories of playing with pinwheels as kids might spark a lively conversation.

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Carnation wreath

[100-yen DIY] Tissue-Paper Carnation Wreath ♡

Introducing a carnation wreath you can make with materials from a 100-yen shop.

Prepare flower paper, stack five sheets, and fold them in an accordion.

Open it once and cut it into quarters.

Staple the center of the flower paper and cut the edges into a zigzag.

After opening it once, cut a V-shape in the middle.

Wrap wire around the flower paper, then gently fluff the paper without tearing it to create a carnation blossom.

Make eight of these.

Prepare a wreath base and attach the carnations so they overlap.

Decorate with a ribbon to finish.

Because activities that use the fingertips are said to provide good stimulation for the brain, this is also recommended as a recreation activity in senior care facilities.

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Gift Frame

Make it with origami! Easy Carp Streamer–Shaped Gift Frame Tutorial (for Children’s Day).

Here’s an introduction to a carp-streamer gift frame that can hold photos or sweets.

Fold two sheets of origami using the same steps, layer them, and you’ll create a single frame.

The folding process doesn’t have many complicated parts, so it may be easy for older adults to try.

It also looks lovely if you place patterned origami inside the frame.

Shape the frame itself like a carp streamer and pop in a photo or some treats.

When adding sweets, we recommend using a clear bag.

On Children’s Day, some grandparents may have their grandchildren visit at home.

Putting sweets in the gift frame and giving it to your grandchild is sure to delight them.

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Teddy Bear Carnation

For Mother's Day! I tried making a little bear with carnations ♡ #flowerpaper #tissuepaperflowers #preschoolcrafts #occupationaltherapy

Introducing an adorable bear-shaped carnation decoration.

Prepare tissue paper, a straw, masking tape, glue, and construction paper to get started.

Using red tissue paper, make two large carnations and three small carnations, then glue them together in the shape of a bear’s face.

Wrap green masking tape around the straw and attach two leaves made from construction paper.

Glue the bear face to the prepared straw.

Soak black tissue paper in water, roll it into small balls, and attach them with glue as the bear’s nose and eyes, adjusting for overall balance.

Let it dry, and you’re done.

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Flower-knot beads made with craft bands

Great for elementary school crafts too. Easy and cute Flower Knot Beads: How to Make Them — Eco Craft/Craft Band for Beginners

Have you ever seen bags made with craft bands or eco-craft bands? Many bags woven from flat bands have a handmade warmth to them.

Here, we’ll introduce flower-knot beads made with craft bands.

Prepare three long, thinly cut strips of craft band and start weaving.

The technique may look complicated, but once you learn it, it should be easy to make.

Because you use your fingertips a lot while weaving, it can also help stimulate the brain.

Once you’ve finished weaving, trim the ends and sprinkle with water.

When water is applied, the adhesive on the band dissolves and then sets.

You can also make beads in different sizes and colors; thread a cord through them to create charms.

They’re recommended for attaching to keys or bags, especially for older adults.

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