[For Seniors] Practical Crafts to Make in Day-Service Recreation: Idea Roundup

Never forget a dose! Portable pill case

Never forget a dose! Portable pill case

To make sure you never forget your medication when you go out, a user-friendly and durable portable pill case can be helpful.

Prepare two plastic bottle caps, glue them together with their openings facing each other, and attach a handle-like part in the center to make it easy to carry.

If you store a single dose inside, you can take it out quickly whenever you need it.

By making use of familiar materials, you can create a pill case you like without spending much.

It’s a practical item that combines the enjoyment of managing your health on your own with everyday usefulness.

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Sunflower brooch made with tsumami-zaiku

[Daiso & Tsumami Zaiku] Doesn’t look like 100-yen materials! Summer flowers! Detailed tutorial on how to make four types of sunflower brooches and how to trim scraps [Handmade]

Introducing a sunflower brooch made with tsumami-zaiku using materials from a 100-yen shop.

The charm is that you can get everything you need—chirimen fabric, a pin-back button kit, glue, and more—at the 100-yen store.

After adhering the chirimen to the button kit, fold small pieces of fabric to create petals.

Attach the petals, then add “seeds” in the center by repurposing a mesh hairband, and in no time you’ll have a bright, summery brooch.

If you make the sunflower seeds with tsumami-zaiku as well, it gives a different look.

Enjoy making it in the style you prefer!

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Handmade puzzle made of cardboard

#Shorts Handmade puzzle with cardboard ①

Turn your own drawing into a puzzle! Here are some ideas for making a handmade puzzle out of cardboard.

It sounds fun to create a puzzle that’s uniquely yours, doesn’t it? This is a great, enjoyable idea for people who are good at drawing or simply love to draw! What you’ll need: cardboard, drawing paper, glue, paste, a ruler, a pen, a craft knife, clothespins, and more.

Cut up your drawing and it transforms into a puzzle! Adding a frame can also serve as a hint when fitting the pieces together.

Give it a try!

PET bottle cap puzzle

[Indoor Recreation for Seniors] Using Bottle Caps for 'Picture, Fruit, and Alphabet Puzzles'

Origami Tangram

[Playable Origami] Everything you need in one! Complete set of Origami Tangram (Puzzle) folding instructions / by Otto☆

Seven pieces in total! Here are some origami tangram ideas.

Let’s make and play with colorful, pop-looking tangrams.

A tangram is a puzzle where you use seven pieces that divide a square to create various shapes.

This time, let’s make one with origami.

You’ll need seven 15 cm square sheets of origami paper and four 7.5 cm square sheets.

We provide clear, careful instructions for folding each part, so follow along and give it a try.

Origami Tetris

129 Origami [How to make Tetris] TETRIS origami

Three-dimensional and fun! Here’s an idea for origami Tetris.

Many of you have probably played Tetris on a computer or game console, right? This time, let’s make tetrominoes—just like they jumped out of the game world—using origami.

All you need is origami paper and scissors or a craft knife.

You’ll divide a 15 cm square sheet into four parts to make them, so this is a perfect idea for those who are good with detailed work.

Let’s make some tetrominoes and play!

Japan map puzzle

[Handmade Puzzle] Let's make your own Japan map puzzle!

A one-of-a-kind original! Here are some ideas for a Japan map puzzle.

These Japan map puzzle ideas are perfect for anyone wondering what kind of puzzle to make.

The items you’ll need are a permanent marker, a pencil, scissors, a blank map of Japan, carbon paper, a magnetic sheet, and a whiteboard.

The process of making the puzzle is fun too, so it’s perfect for those who enjoy detailed work.

Cutting the magnetic sheet with scissors takes a bit of technique, so it’s best to go at your own pace without overdoing it.