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

Simple dot pen summer greeting

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Let’s use a dot pen to draw a simple watermelon.

First, draw some half-circles on a postcard with a red or yellow pen.

These will be the flesh.

Don’t worry if the shapes are a little rough—just keep the overall balance in mind as you draw a few.

Leave the center empty for writing your message.

Once the flesh is done, use a green dot pen to add the rind along the rounded edge of each half-circle.

Just a quick swipe with the pen tip is fine.

Draw the seeds with a ballpoint pen, add your message, and you’re done! It’s also fun to draw faces on the watermelons or use the watermelon shapes as part of your lettering.

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Summer greeting card with a yo-yo

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There are probably many seniors who remember fishing for water yo-yos with their families at summer festival stalls.

Maybe because they’re filled with water, yo-yos seem to take the edge off the summer heat.

If you draw an illustration of these water yo-yos and include it with a summer greeting card, it can bring a feeling of coolness.

A brush pen works well, and so do water-based markers.

The brightly colored water yo-yos can even give you a boost of energy.

While making a summer greeting card featuring yo-yos, seniors may also recall memories of summer days.

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Summer greeting postcards drawn with disposable chopsticks

[Writing with Disposable Chopsticks!! Summer Greeting] #shorts

“Summer Greeting Cards Drawn with Disposable Chopsticks” are unique, handmade cards for older adults that invite creative use of simple tools.

Dip a pair of wooden chopsticks in paint or ink to draw pictures and write characters.

The naturally bold, sometimes broken lines create expressive, rustic warmth and charm.

Seasonal summer motifs like watermelons, morning glories, and fireworks work especially well.

A bit of blotting or distortion becomes part of the piece’s character and deepens your attachment to it.

Add a short note wishing the recipient good health at the end, and you’ll have a memorable summer greeting.

It’s a highly recommended idea that lets you enjoy free expression while engaging the hands and fingers.

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Morning glories made with washi paper and water-based pens

Morning glories made with washi paper and water-based pens

Here’s an idea for a gentle art craft for seniors that celebrates the beauty of color bleeding: “Morning Glories Made with Hanshi Paper and Water-Based Markers.” Draw colors on hanshi paper with water-based markers, then lightly moisten the paper with a water-loaded brush or a spray bottle.

The colors softly bleed, creating a delicate, morning-glory-like expression.

Carefully open the paper to avoid tearing, and continue using your hands while letting it dry—these fine movements also help exercise the fingers.

The degree of bleeding and color blending often brings moments of surprise and discovery—“Look at this color it made!”—so the process itself becomes an enjoyable experience.

It’s simple, forgiving, and a perfect summer craft that even first-timers can try with confidence.

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Summer Etegami: How to Draw Wind Chimes

Summer Picture Letter: How to Draw Wind Chimes

Here’s how to draw a summery, refreshing wind chime.

Prepare a postcard, paints, brushes, a pencil, colored pencils, and a ruler.

First, paint the wind chime with black paint; since you can’t erase paint once it’s applied, if you’re unsure, it may be better to sketch the outline in pencil first.

Draw the outer body, the clapper, and the paper strip (tanzaku) in that order, and add a goldfish pattern to the outer body.

After adding color to the drawing, use a ruler and colored pencils to draw a sudare (bamboo screen).

Paint the sudare’s threads with paint, and finally add lettering to finish.

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How to fold an origami morning glory

[Origami] Easy! Cute Flower Morning Glory Folding Method (Origami Flower Morning Glory)

Morning glories made by folding origami are a classic, senior-friendly craft that engages the hands while letting you enjoy colors and shapes.

Using purple or blue origami paper, you simply fold and open to create a softly rounded, spring-like form.

For the finishing touch, cut white origami paper into a star shape and paste it in the center to highlight the morning glory look.

The completed flowers can be displayed in a row on the wall or used as hanging decorations, offering plenty of ways to enjoy them.

This seasonal recreation lets you fold, look at, and decorate with a nostalgic summer flower.

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Rubbing dyeing of morning glories

Do it in 3 minutes! Easy ★ Morning Glory Rubbing Dyeing

Here’s an idea for a senior-friendly summer art project that lets you enjoy the natural patterns and gentle color bleeding of leaves and flowers: “Morning Glory Rubbing Dye.” Place leaves or flowers on a sheet of paper, cover them with another sheet, and gently rub over the top with your fingertips to transfer the colors.

Morning glory petals, in particular, have beautifully delicate hues that result in a uniquely nuanced finish characteristic of rubbing dye.

Cut out the dyed patterns, paste them onto drawing paper, and frame them to create a cool, elegant piece.

Using natural materials engages the senses and evokes the changing seasons.

It’s a calming summer craft that offers both the fun of dyeing and the beauty of the finished work.

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