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

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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yamamoto

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A basket made of paper

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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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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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miyabi

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uchiwa (Japanese hand fan)

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Uchiwa, the handheld fan synonymous with summer, are actually convenient to use in any season when it comes to creating a breeze.

As long as you have the frame, it’s an easy craft—just paste paper onto it.

A key charm is how freely you can customize it: you can draw on the paper surface, or experiment with different types of paper for pasting.

Designing motifs associated with summer is the classic approach for uchiwa.

But it could also be fun to incorporate motifs from other seasons to give it a different feel.

If you paste the paper snugly onto the frame, it’ll be practical; if you add three-dimensional decorations that extend beyond the edges, it could serve as a decorative piece for your room as well.

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