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

Colorful folding fan

A simple, colorful fan made with origami and ice cream sticks #shorts #origami #easy #100yen #craft

If you look closely, popsicle sticks resemble the ribs of a folding fan, don’t they? Let’s make a fan using origami and popsicle sticks.

It’ll look nice as a home decoration and would likely make a delightful gift, too.

This fan is the circular type.

Fold a sheet of origami paper into an accordion, then fold it in half; make four of these pieces.

Connect the four parts with double-sided tape.

Attach popsicle sticks to both ends, then flip it around and spread it open in the opposite direction to finish.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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An Aquarium Made from Plastic Bottle Crafts

An aquarium with gently swaying fish: a plastic bottle craft

Here’s a perfect summer-at-home craft: an aquarium made from a plastic bottle.

The gently swaying fish are sure to soothe you, so give it a try! First, cut the plastic bottle below the halfway point, then press the cut edge against a hot iron to round it off.

Use an awl to make two holes in the bottle cap.

Next, draw your favorite fish on shrink plastic, punch a hole at the top, and bake it in a toaster to shrink it.

Then thread twine through the fish, and also through the bottle and cap, and secure it in place.

For the finishing touches, decorate a cardboard base with small stones and pipe cleaners to create a seascape, then place the bottle over it and glue it down—that’s it! It brings a refreshing vibe to hot summer days, and it’s also great as room decor.

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Origami Hanging Ornament: “Goldfish Swaying in the Breeze”

Origami hanging decoration “Goldfish Swaying in the Wind” = Goldfish swaying in the wind. The gently swaying goldfish look lovely and refreshing.

When we think of summer in Japan, Tanabata and summer festivals are essential events, and goldfish are a motif that evokes those summertime occasions.

Let’s make a hanging decoration that sways gently in the breeze, inspired by the way goldfish swim through water.

By arranging the goldfish within a circle, it also conveys the image of a fishbowl.

If you incorporate a strong red to vividly decorate the goldfish, and craft the surrounding areas mainly with refreshing colors like blue, the goldfish will stand out even more.

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clock

[Summer Vacation Craft] Perfect for independent research projects and interior decor! Handmade clock using 100-yen store materials and seashells

It depends on how you classify them, but they say there are about a thousand kinds of shells you can find in the seas around Japan.

Without even thinking about things like shells you pick up on sandy beaches, shells you catch along the shore, or what you’d use them for, you end up collecting them just because they’re there, right? So how about making a clock using those shells? You can buy the main clock unit at a 100-yen shop, then place shells for each hour—hamaguri for 1 o’clock, trigai for 2 o’clock, yakōgai for 3 o’clock, and so on.

If you dry the shells and finish them with varnish, they’ll look beautiful!

Sunflower Coaster

Just cut and paste! How to Make Sunflower Coasters – DIY Easy Sunflower Coasters Craft Idea

Sunflowers are practically synonymous with summer.

Spotting them blooming cheerfully on a hot, humid day instantly lifts your spirits! How about making coasters inspired by these sunny flowers? Even if you’re not good at crafts, this project is simple—just cut and glue felt—so why not give it a try? The center of the sunflower is made by weaving felt.

Because it involves fine motor work, it’s also effective for dementia prevention in older adults.

You’ll be totally absorbed! Brighten up your summer tea time with coasters you’ve made yourself.

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firework ball

[Summer Origami Craft] How to Make a Fireworks Ball with Audio Guide ☆ Origami Fireworks Ball Tutorial — Decorations for July and August

Let’s make a firework ball that can be used as room decor, an accent by the window or entryway, or even as a hanging ornament! With fireworks as the motif, it’s perfect for summer decorations.

First, cut both black origami paper and colored origami paper into circles.

Fold the black paper, draw the firework pattern, and cut it out.

Next, paste the black paper onto the colored paper.

Make a total of six identical pieces! Finally, apply glue to each semicircle, attach them one by one, and attach a string before closing the last side to finish.

Make lots to create a curtain-like display, or connect a few together for a lovely look!

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Making wind chimes

[Easy✨ 100-yen shop origami] How to make a wind chime 🎐 Summer wall decoration [Quick and easy] Instantly boosts a stylish, refreshing vibe!

Here are some wind chime craft ideas to make your indoor summer time more enjoyable.

Prepare origami paper and string.

Fold the origami paper in half twice to make a square, draw a 7 cm diameter circle with a compass, and cut it out with scissors.

You should have four circular pieces; fold each one in half with the patterned side inside.

Stack the four folded pieces and glue them together, then trim about 1 cm from the bottom—this will be the outer part of the wind chime.

From another sheet of origami, make a rectangular strip (tanzaku) and attach a thread to it.

Glue the other end of the thread to the center of the outer part, then glue the outer part’s edges together to finish.

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