[For Senior Daycare Centers] Ideas for Summer Take-Home Crafts

Easy crepes with paper plates

[Craft Play] Kids will be amazed by how delicious it looks! Let’s make an easy crepe with a paper plate

Here’s a cute crepe craft idea using a paper plate.

First, take a paper plate that’s been colored yellow on the back side, roll it up with the white side inside so it looks like crepe batter, and glue it in place.

Then attach a circular piece of origami paper cut to about half the plate’s size on top to create the wrapper/holder section.

After that, decorate it with cotton, felt balls, and paper fruits made from construction paper, and your delicious-looking crepe is ready.

You can’t eat this one, but that’s exactly why you can go all out on appearances and pile on as many toppings as you like.

Try decorating with summer fruits and have fun!

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Jabara watermelon

August (summer) craft for seniors: A 'folded (accordion) watermelon' made with chopsticks and paper

Here’s a fun accordion-style watermelon craft you can display or play with.

First, prepare a half-circle sheet of paper and draw a watermelon illustration on it.

Next, fold the paper into an accordion and attach the left and right ends to two chopsticks.

At first glance it looks like ordinary chopsticks, but when you open them, the watermelon illustration appears.

You can enjoy the act of opening it, or display it in the open position.

You can also adapt this idea by drawing things other than watermelons.

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Sunflower brooch

How to make a sunflower brooch

Wouldn’t it be lovely to take home something you can use every day? With that in mind, I’m suggesting a sunflower brooch.

The idea is to stitch fabric together to create a brooch with a sunflower motif.

You can attach it to clothing or hats, or even use it on curtains—there are lots of ways to enjoy it.

Sunflowers are typically yellow, but the depth of the yellow can change the impression.

It might be nice to imagine the color of the place you’ll attach it and finish it in a shade that matches.

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A basket made of paper

Paper Basket Craft ~ Recycled Crafts of Baskets ~ (Basket made of paper) (Recycled craft) (Paper craft) (Senior recreation / day program) (Easy) (Newspaper) (Psychiatric OT creation)

Paper baskets that can be used for various purposes are also recommended.

First, make the base of the basket using old newspapers and cardstock.

Next, apply paper napkins to improve the appearance.

It’s fun that you can show your originality by using paper napkins with patterns you like.

You do need to let each step dry before moving on, but since all the materials are paper, they dry relatively quickly.

That way, you can keep the work going at a steady rhythm.

By the way, patterned paper napkins can be purchased at 100-yen shops.

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Stained glass-style wall decoration

[Summer Craft] Easy with Coloring Pages! Stained Glass-Style Wall Decoration (Part 2)

Here’s a stained-glass-style wall decoration that’s fun with coloring-book elements.

First, prepare your favorite coloring page or draw your own outline.

Place a sheet of clear cellophane over it and trace the lines.

Once that’s done, flip the cellophane over and color it in with your favorite colors.

Finally, layer aluminum foil on the back, and it’s complete.

A big appeal is that you can choose themes you like—such as sea creatures or festival items—and work on them.

There are also templates available for download online, so it’s a great idea to practice with those.

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Summer Mural

[Care Recreation] Create a Hawaiian summer wall mural with hibiscus! [Recre]

Let’s create a mural bursting with summer vibes to lift the mood of the season! We’ll make flowers using tissue paper you can even find at 100-yen shops.

Let’s go with hibiscus—classic summer blooms with a tropical feel.

Use tissue paper and pipe cleaners for the flowers, and construction paper for the leaves.

Make lots and decorate— the 3D effect looks very luxurious.

It would also be lovely to craft the sea and sky with construction paper.

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milk carton lantern

Let's make a lantern using a milk carton

Why not try making a lantern by reusing milk cartons, a familiar material for crafts? It’s a simple project, so it’s also recommended as a craft activity for day service programs leading up to summer festivals! Cut the milk carton and draw any patterns you like with pens or markers.

Next, make lots of slits, roll it into a cylinder, and staple the top and bottom in two places—and you’re done! Punch a hole at the top and thread a string through it to enjoy it as a hanging decoration.

You can even place an LED light inside the lantern! It’s the perfect craft to get everyone into the festival spirit.

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