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

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Finger Knitting: Let’s make a scarf with finger knitting (Part 2). Even first-timers can easily make an adorable scarf with finger knitting! It’s so simple that kids can do it, so give it a try!

How about trying finger knitting to make a scarf that even complete beginners can enjoy? It’s also recommended for older adults with no knitting experience.

Using towel yarn or mohair-like chenille yarn makes it easy, and you’ll get a fun, fluffy texture.

Start by wrapping the yarn loosely around two fingers, then use all five fingers as you go, which provides light hand exercise and stimulates the brain.

Aim for a nicely proportioned scarf about 10 cm wide and 80 cm long—everyone will be satisfied with the result.

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hiyori

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Medal name tag

[Origami] A medal you can write a name on. Since you can write a message, it’s also great as a name tag! ORIGAMI_MEDAL

How about making a cute nameplate like the medals you get at a sports day? All you need is one sheet of origami paper and another piece of paper to write the name and insert inside.

There are many steps, but the folding itself isn’t very difficult.

Take your time and fold carefully.

If you use double-sided origami paper with different colors on each side, it will turn out more colorful and cute.

You can attach it to your chest like a badge with double-sided tape, or add a ribbon and wear it around your neck like a medal.

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utatane

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Tulips at the mall

Moll flower 🌷🌷🌷 tulip 🌷🌷🌷 #moll #craft #crafts #crafty #flower #flowers #handmade #handcrafted #howto

Here’s how to make an easy and cute tulip using chenille stems (pipe cleaners).

Prepare two chenille stems in your favorite color for the petals and two green ones for the leaves.

Fold each stem in half, stack the folded points together, twist them, then align the ends with the knot at the top.

Twist the aligned part to secure it—this completes the leaf.

For the flower, twist once at the center while the stems are still aligned, then fold up again and twist to secure.

Round the shapes, and curl the extended ends to form the petals.

Make three identical petal pieces and glue them together to complete the flower.

Attach the flower and leaves to a plastic stick to finish your chenille-stem tulip.

Wrapping it or bundling several together into a bouquet makes it even more decorative.

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kojifumi

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[100-Yen DIY] House-Shaped Candle Light Made from Paper Cores

Lights are incredibly useful items in many aspects of daily life.

This time, let’s make a candle light using a toilet paper roll.

Prepare a paper roll, an LED light, masking tape, transfer sheets, faux leather, adhesive, and so on.

Simply stick masking tape onto the paper roll, make a slit, shape it like a roof, and attach the faux leather—it’s an easy process.

Plus, you can freely design the candle, so it’s great that you can create one that suits your taste.

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Nanaka

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rug mat

A fluffy, cozy pom-pom rug mat made with a toilet paper roll core and yarn

Even if you feel a bit uneasy about crafts that use needles or scissors, here’s a safe and enjoyable handmade rug idea.

All you need are cardboard toilet paper rolls and yarn.

Wrap yarn around two rolls.

Once it’s fluffy and voluminous, tie the center tightly with another piece of yarn.

Remove the rolls, cut the yarn loops, and shape them.

Make several of these, then tie them onto a non-slip mat to complete a fluffy rug.

Since no needles are used, it’s gentle on your fingers and can be done in a relaxed way.

You can also combine yarn in your favorite colors to enjoy an original design.

It’s easy to make and perfect for your home interior—give this craft a try!

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mutō

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A pouch that can manage medication for four doses a day

Morning, noon, evening, and before bed! A case that makes managing a week’s worth of medication easy.

Some older adults need to take medication as many as four times a day—morning, noon, evening, and before bed.

Here’s a handy item for them.

Attach a laundry bag or a soft plastic sheet to a fabric in your favorite pattern or color, and create divided pockets for about four doses × one month.

Adding decorations like lace or appliqués not only makes it cute, but also helps distinguish it from others—highly recommended.

Add a button and make it like a notebook for easy carrying.

If you use a lovely pattern, you’ll want to pick it up and open it, which helps prevent forgetting to take your medicine.

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SAKI

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Embroidery kit

Seria purchase haul and I tried stitching the new embroidery kit! / Seria embroidery kit

These days, 100-yen shops sell all kinds of items.

They even have craft sections, so you can easily buy supplies without going to a specialty store.

Today, I’d like to introduce 100-yen embroidery kits.

They come with fabric printed with embroidery patterns and instructions that explain the stitches and steps.

The designs include things like flowers and letters, so choose your favorite and give it a try.

You can also find matching threads and embroidery hoops in the craft section of 100-yen shops.

Older adults, too, can enjoy quietly stitching their projects while having lively conversations with those around them.

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Nakajima Junko

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