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

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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crocheted Koinobori (carp streamer)

[Crochet] How to make a carp streamer 🎏 A cute garland that fits Tsum Tsum too ♬ New Kirara Cotton, Kirameki Cotton, Seria yarn, crochet for beginners, Children's Day | crochet carp streamer

Children’s Day on May 5, a major event in May that celebrates children’s growth, wouldn’t be complete without carp streamers.

This craft project suggests making a garland inspired by those carp streamers using crochet to give it a soft look.

The process is simple: crochet a tube with yarn, change colors partway to create a gradient, and finish it with the look of a carp streamer.

The fine, repetitive step of connecting each loop one by one also makes it a perfect finger exercise.

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Kabuto hanging ornament

Origami-style helmet decoration [Tsumami-zaiku] for Boys’ Festival (Children’s Day) – Kanzashi flower Tsumami-zaiku tutorial

On Children’s Day, we display kabuto helmets, whose stylish appearance carries the wish for children to grow up strong.

This project recreates a kabuto decoration using tsumami-zaiku (pinched fabric craft), paying close attention to fabric patterns for a colorful finish.

The base is made from thick paperboard: cut it into triangles, cover them with fabric, and then add the kabuto embellishments.

By combining folded parts, you can add volume overall and create a more three-dimensional helmet.

As the number of parts increases, the work becomes more intricate, so aiming for a thoroughly decorated kabuto is recommended.

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Pinwheel made from a clear file

How to Make a Colorful Pinwheel [Clear File]

May, known as the early summer season, is when temperatures start to rise and the breeze feels fresh and invigorating.

This activity guides you in making a pinwheel from a clear plastic file so you can really feel that May wind.

Cut the clear file into a square, make slits, then bring each corner toward the center to form four aligned tubes.

Use a wire and a straw for the axle and handle to complete it.

Test how it spins in the wind and adjust the shape as needed.

If you use a patterned clear file, the design will show through nicely, letting you express your own style by the one you choose.

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Standing Kintarō

Origami 3D Kintaro

Kintaro, the folk tale character, has a strong image of power, which makes him perfect for the Children’s Day theme of wishing for growth.

This piece is about recreating Kintaro with origami, paying attention to creases and the shapes of each part to build a three-dimensional figure.

Use skin-toned origami paper for the base, and be mindful of the angles of the folds so it can stand on its own.

Then add decoration: use red origami for the body parts based on a triangle, and black origami for the face part shaped like a square pouch.

Since the body and face are made separately, it’s important to keep an eye on the size balance as you work.

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A simple rose

Simple! Felt roses you can make in 5 minutes ☺️🌹 #shorts #craft #parenting #childcare #handmade

Here’s a felt rose you can make in five minutes.

Cut a piece of felt into a 10 cm circle, then cut it in a spiral and roll it from the outer edge to form the flower.

Make a hole to pass the stem through.

Curl the tip of a green chenille stem (pipe cleaner), apply glue, thread it through the bottom of the flower, and secure it—that’s it, you’re done in no time.

Cutting the flower’s edge in a wavy pattern gives it a different look, too.

You can use it without a stem on wreaths or flower crowns, or make many to create a bouquet—there are lots of ways to enjoy it.

It’s safe and easy, so it’s also recommended for cognitive decline prevention activities and as occupational therapy in senior care facilities.

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Koinobori garland

[No-Sew] Handmade Felt Koinobori Garland #koinoboriCraft #Children’sDay #TangoNoSekku #Easy #BeginnerFriendly #FeltHandmade #Garland #Handmade #Felt #JustCutAndStick #felt #handmade

When it comes to Children’s Day decorations, koinobori carp streamers are a classic—their colorful look really highlights the fun.

This piece is about making a koinobori-inspired garland using felt.

First, cut the base felt into the shape of a carp streamer, then combine it with colored felt and decorative parts.

After that, just connect the koinobori pieces and you’re done, but it’s also recommended to pair them with decorations like pinwheels to express the feel of wind.

Focusing on aligning and sticking the felt pieces neatly together is a good way to boost fingertip concentration.

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