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

Simple paper-cutting: Morning glory

[Simple Kirigami] Morning Glory [kirigami] How to make Morning Glory Origami Trumpet Flower, Morning Glory, Flower, Star, Folding Paper #shorts

We’d like to introduce a seasonal craft for seniors that can be enjoyed with origami and scissors: Easy Morning Glory Kirigami.

Fold the origami paper and cut it into petal shapes.

By also cutting out a small hole in the center, you’ll create the airy look characteristic of morning glories, resulting in a cool, refreshing appearance.

The sequence of folding, cutting, and unfolding naturally encourages fine motor movements of the fingers and also stimulates the brain.

Make several in different colors, add leaves and vines, and paste them onto construction paper to create a summery wall decoration.

It’s a simple yet satisfying activity that lets you enjoy the season at a comfortable pace.

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Summer greeting with fireworks

Easy-to-draw summer greeting (fireworks)

When we hear “fireworks,” we tend to imagine the kind that shoot up into the sky with a boom, but what’s being introduced here is how to draw sparklers (senko hanabi).

First, draw the sparkler itself, then add red and yellow sparks around it.

As a creative touch, try using the rim of a wax crayon—not just paint—to depict the sparks.

Because the wax is white, it’s hard to see while you’re drawing, but at the end, when you lightly wash the whole piece with blue paint, it creates a resist effect, making the white areas stand out beautifully.

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Goldfish summer greeting card

Easy-to-draw summer greeting (1): Goldfish version

At summer festivals and fireworks displays, you often see stalls for scooping goldfish.

Goldfish scooping is a hallmark of summer and popular with children.

Many older adults may also remember enjoying it with their families.

Goldfish bowls and aquariums have a cooling feel as well.

So why not send a summer greeting card featuring goldfish? Pairing a message of concern about the heat with an image of goldfish can help convey a sense of coolness.

Try drawing the goldfish with a brush or creating them with torn-paper collage.

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Morning Glory ~Wire Craft~

Craft Idea: Morning Glory – Wire Craft (July–August, Summer) (Wall Decorations, Recreational Activities for Seniors, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service) (Origami, Flexible Wire) (DIY)

Let us introduce a summertime craft for seniors that offers a slightly mature, elegant atmosphere: the Morning Glory Wire Craft.

Using soft craft wire, you can freely bend and shape the petals and vines of morning glories, creating a delicate piece that highlights the beauty of clean lines.

By layering and attaching colored paper or tissue paper at the center of the flowers, you add dimension and color for a more authentic morning glory look.

As you intertwine wire-made leaves and vines, a dynamic design emerges.

The finished piece is perfect for hanging on a wall or displaying by a window.

It’s a refined, refreshing craft that invites focus and imagination.

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Hanging decorations of sea creatures

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Summer wall decorations / Ocean creatures wall decor! Just cut out the illustrations and stick them onto curling ribbon! ★When attaching, glue tends to come off easily, so double-sided tape is recommended! They’re also cute as hanging decorations with string! If you laminate them, you can keep them for next year! There are lots of varieties! [Illustration details] Free distribution until the 15th (Marine Day)! From the 🍄 home page, go to the “Pattern Distribution!” link and select the ocean wall decorations! After the free period ends, they will be available as paid downloads!Nursery teacher / Childcare worker　Kindergarten TeacherWall decorationProduction#Nursery schoolSummer Festivalfacility#Nursing home

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Suzuran tape comes in a variety of colors.

It’s a flat plastic bag-type tape that expands the possibilities for crafts.

Prepare cutouts shaped like illustrations of sea creatures such as fish, octopuses, and jellyfish.

Attach them to several strands of Suzuran tape, hang them up, and you’re done.

Using blue or light blue Suzuran tape enhances the ocean atmosphere even more.

For the sea creatures, coloring pages are fine, or you can have seniors draw them.

You can also find sea creature illustrations online, which makes it easy to try.

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Goldfish made with craft bands

A slow, step-by-step guide to making a goldfish (angelfish). An easy craft that even elementary school kids can make—perfect for first-time eco-craft/craft band projects, and doable with PP bands too.

Here’s an idea for making a goldfish out of craft bands.

Prepare two craft bands that are 35 cm long and 6 strips wide.

The length and width will vary depending on the size of the goldfish.

First, fold each craft band in half, layer them, and weave using the box (four-strap) weave.

Flip it over, fold the craft band, and pass it through the next gap.

Repeat folding and threading; once the head and body of the goldfish are formed, leave the fin sections and cut the craft bands.

Tuck in the cut ends to create the tail fin, and you’re done.

Add eyes to finish it off cutely.

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Shiny, glowing jellyfish

How to make a shiny, glowing jellyfish

Here’s a summer craft idea you can make with everyday materials: a “Sparkling Jellyfish.” Cut transparent chiyogami paper in spirals to create the tentacle parts, and add sequin tape for extra sparkle.

Use fishing line (nylon thread) to secure the parts for a clean, unobtrusive look.

By stretching a mesh strainer bag over a cup, you’ll get a cute, rounded shape.

Place a push-button light inside, and the jellyfish will glow and shimmer with a magical effect.

Hang them on the wall or ceiling to instantly create a cool, summery atmosphere.

It’s easy to make, beautiful to look at, and a highly recommended wall decoration.

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