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

Sunflower wreath

[Easy] Making a sunflower wreath with paper plates [Activity for seniors] Sunflower wreath

Here’s a sunflower wreath idea that will instantly brighten up your room.

First, prepare a paper plate.

Cut out the center to turn it into a wreath base.

Next, decorate the paper-plate wreath by wrapping it with construction paper and adding ribbons.

Finally, adorn it with sunflowers made from construction paper.

The yellow color will make a great accent in your room, and it will also create a cheerful atmosphere if you display it by your front door.

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small accessory case

[Senior Recreation] Easy Craft Using Toilet Paper Rolls: Small Accessory Holder That Can Also Display Artificial or Dried Flowers

How about making a small container out of a toilet paper roll? Create a base with thick paper, then decorate it to finish.

Wrapping it with jute twine gives it a tropical resort feel.

You can use the finished container to hold sweets or small items.

Displaying artificial flowers in it is lovely, too.

Also, if you attach a lace ribbon as a handle, you can hang it up.

Try choosing lace in your favorite color.

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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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Wind chime making

Day service craft simple kit elderly recreation summer washi paper wind chime

A perfect item to set the mood for summer: the wind chime.

Let’s try making one by hand.

Store-bought wind chimes are often ceramic, but this version is very simple—just washi paper, a hanging string, a small bell, and a tanzaku strip.

Even if you drop it by accident, there’s no worry about it breaking.

Choosing your favorite washi will lift your spirits even more.

The gentle sound of the wind chime is sure to bring a touch of coolness to the hot summer days.

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A box of swimming goldfish made of paper

Summer Vacation Science Project!? How to Make a Swimming Paper Goldfish in a Box – DIY Tutorial

Let’s make a paper box with a swimming goldfish.

There’s a template for the goldfish, so even if you’re not good at drawing, you’ll be fine.

The box itself isn’t too difficult either—you just combine the circular parts with the side parts to complete it.

Once the box is finished, attach pillar parts made with paper quilling to the edge of the bottom.

After adding height this way, place the small parts inside and layer a circular plastic sheet on top.

Attach the pillar parts again, then add the goldfish and beads, and seal it with another plastic sheet.

This creates a double-layered bottom, allowing the goldfish to slide and move.

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Goldfish hanging ornaments

[Easy ✨ Tissue Paper & Origami] How to Make a Goldfish Hanging Ornament 🐠 Wall Decoration [All from the 100-Yen Shop] A Summer Tradition to Boost Cool Vibes 🎐

Here’s an introduction to a hanging goldfish decoration that gives a cool, refreshing feel.

The goldfish are made by crumpling tissue paper and wrapping it with colored flower paper.

Attach a string to the goldfish’s back.

Next, make a fishbowl from construction paper that the goldfish can fit into.

Cut a circular shape like a donut by removing the center.

Using another circular piece of construction paper for the bottom part of the fishbowl, create and paste water plants from transparent chiyogami paper.

The shape of the fishbowl can be whatever you like.

Hang the goldfish together with the fishbowl to finish.

It’s a craft that older adults can also enjoy as a way to feel the summer season.

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paper-cup wind chime

[Senior Recreation] Paper Cup Wind Chimes 🎐 A Summer Tradition You Can Make Easily. Includes Audio Commentary.

Here’s an idea for making wind chimes using paper cups.

First, attach origami paper with your favorite patterns to the sides and bottom of the paper cup.

That will be the outer appearance.

If you want to add decorations, using round or star-shaped stickers can make it look cute.

Once the outside is done, make a hole in the bottom, thread a string through, and attach a bell or a paper tanzaku (strip) to the end.

If you tie a ring to the other end, it will be handy for hanging by a window.

The steps are very simple, so please give it a try.

If you’re at a facility, hosting a wind chime design contest could be a fun activity as well.

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