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

picture letter

How to draw picture letters (Etegami)

How about trying to make some picture letters? Many people shy away, saying they’re not good at drawing, but lots of folks end up getting hooked on them.

You draw line art with a brush and then add color with watercolors.

If you’re not comfortable with a brush, starting casually with a brush pen is a good option.

They’re nice to display, and they make great gifts, too.

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utatane

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A fluffy, cozy pouch woven from cardboard

[No Knitting! Handmade Fluffy Pouch 🌈] #easy #cute #crafts #handmadegift @maa_chiiku_asobi

A fluffy, fuzzy pouch you can use for cosmetics or quick outings.

You’d never guess it was woven with cardboard.

Cut slits into both ends of a piece of cardboard and glue chopsticks to it.

Thread yarn through the slits and wrap it around the cardboard.

Using yarn attached to the chopsticks, weave over-under, over-under along the threaded yarn—similar to how you’d use a loom.

Once you’ve woven a sufficient length, cut it free from the cardboard.

Make two woven panels and tie the yarn at the ends to join them.

Turn it inside out, insert an inner pouch, add decorations, and you’re done.

Try making one with fluffy yarn!

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Nakajima Junko

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Cushions woven from cardboard

[100-Yen DIY] With cardboard!? You can make a fluffy cushion♡

A cute cushion woven with cardboard feels nice to the touch and can be easily made with everyday materials.

Get your yarn, cardboard, chopsticks, and a comb ready.

Trace a heart shape made from construction paper onto the cardboard and cut it out.

Make small, frequent slits around the heart with scissors and hook the yarn onto them.

Next, use the chopsticks to weave the yarn so it goes over and under alternately; using a comb as you work will help the process go smoothly.

Tie off the yarn, trim it, and remove the piece from the cardboard.

Make a second heart of the same shape, stack the two together, and stitch around the edges with yarn.

Stuff generously with filling, and you’re done.

It’s a great project for parents and kids to enjoy together, so give it a try!

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mayumi

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Keyed frame

For Father’s Day or your dad’s birthday / Handmade gift / You can make a toy poodle key-hanger frame using dollar-store pipe cleaners and a photo frame #shorts

This key-hanging frame is perfect for grandparents who are always searching all over for that key, wondering where they put it.

Its cute design makes it nice to keep by the front door, so they’ll likely enjoy using it.

First, prepare some chenille stems (pipe cleaners) and a photo frame from the 100-yen shop.

Roll the pipe cleaners into spirals to make a dog’s head, nose, and paws.

Once you’ve made them, attach them to the lower part of the photo frame.

Then stick some hooks—also from the 100-yen shop—in the empty space at the top, and you’re done.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Pen holder with large capacity

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♬ La La La – Sped Up Version – Naughty Boy & Sam Smith

A recommendation for those who keep diaries or love drawing! Here’s an idea for a pen holder that can store a lot.

Do you keep a daily journal or enjoy sketching as a hobby? This practical item is perfect for you.

Let’s make a pen holder out of drinking straws that can hold various types of pens.

You’ll need a paper cup, scissors, straws in your favorite colors, a hot glue gun, cardboard, and some decorative materials.

It looks like it’ll be useful not only for pens but also for storing small items!

A small container that opens wide

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♬ Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun – Parry Gripp

I want to keep my precious items safely stored! Here’s an idea for a small container that pops open.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants a lidded trinket box or wants to try a handmade craft using straws.

You’ll need straws in your favorite colors, scissors, a glue gun or adhesive, and wire.

In the video, it’s finished in rainbow colors, but choosing monochrome or natural tones might help it blend into your interior decor.

The time you spend planning color combinations could also be a nice bit of stimulation for your brain.

Basket made with a milk carton and a straw

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♬ School Day Full – GentleJammers

Let’s have fun expressing an original world! Here are ideas for a basket made from a milk carton and straws.

These are straw basket ideas perfect for summer.

In the video, blue and white straws are attached to a milk carton to create a cool, refreshing look.

It’s also unique how the straws are cut to make fish swimming in the sea and seaweed.

Incorporating detailed work like this can help with fine motor skills, too.

It would be fun to come up with autumn, winter, and spring versions to match the seasons!