[For Seniors] Simple and Fun: Craft Ideas You Can Make with Everyday Items
What we introduce here are easy craft ideas for older adults.
They’re all easy to incorporate into recreational activities at senior facilities such as day service centers.
Using familiar, everyday materials, these crafts are simple to make, making it easy for seniors to give them a try.
We hope you’ll use craft-making to help stimulate both mind and body.
Since it involves using the hands, it also serves as brain training and can help prevent dementia.
Be sure to read this article and use it as a reference for craft activities.
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[For Seniors] Simple and Fun: Craft Ideas You Can Make with Everyday Items (111–120)
Patchwork apron
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Perfect for anyone who wants to make a cute apron! Here are some patchwork apron ideas.
Many of you may be interested in trying a handmade apron, right? This time, let’s make a patchwork apron using fabric scraps.
What you’ll need: thirty-five 10 cm square fabric scraps, fusible interfacing, and more.
Feel free to adjust based on the sizes of scraps you have at home.
It’ll turn into a one-of-a-kind, special item.
Be sure to take this opportunity to give it a try!
Country-style Christmas wreath
Perfect for Christmas decor! Here are some ideas for a country-style Christmas wreath.
When you think of Christmas wreaths, many people probably imagine green and red colors, right? This time, let’s make a special Christmas wreath using fabric scraps you have at home.
What you’ll need: a wire hanger, your favorite motifs, wire cutters, a brush and palette, adhesive, a hot glue gun, toothpicks, and more.
It’s an idea that will make you excited to finish and display your creation.
Cat-shaped coaster
A delightful project that combines comfort and practicality.
Fold each of four pieces of fabric in half and stack them, then draw a cute cat illustration on a separate piece of fabric.
After cutting along the outline, turn it inside out from the center of the fabric to shape it, and finish by hand-sewing a cross-stitch.
The steps are simple, yet the piece conveys the warmth of handmade work.
For older adults, it’s also appealing because it’s fun to make while exercising fine finger movements.
The finished coaster will serve as a soothing accent, perfect for tea time.
You’ll also enjoy choosing your favorite fabrics to create a one-of-a-kind item.
mini coin purse
It’s a compact yet eye-catching and cute piece.
Prepare a long, narrow fabric scrap, press a crease 2 cm from the edge with an iron, then fold both sides toward the center.
Fold it in half again, and cut 1 cm in from the outer edge.
Sew both ends together, turn it inside out, and it’s done in no time.
The appeal is that by carefully following these simple steps, even beginners can feel a sense of accomplishment.
It’s easy for seniors as well, and once finished, it’s handy as a practical item for holding small change or tiny accessories.
Choose a stylish pattern and it will make a lovely gift, too.
Triangle Garland
Also recommended for event decor! Here are some ideas for triangle garlands.
A garland is a decoration made by stringing together flags, flowers, and the like.
It’s a perfect idea for anyone who wants to decorate walls or windows and enjoy sprucing up their room! You’ll need fabric scraps, scissors, string, and so on.
If you use different fabric scraps on the front and back, you can make it reversible—that’s a nice bonus.
Try making a warm, cozy garland using scraps you can’t throw away or leftover pieces of fabric.
Simple small-item drawer storage
Items that shine for tidying up! Here are ideas for easy drawer organizers for small items.
When you’re redecorating or organizing a room, many people feel they need small organizers to sort and store things.
This time, let’s make drawer storage using fabric scraps and milk cartons.
You’ll need six milk cartons, fabric scraps, cardboard, six buttons, masking tape, a utility knife, glue, and so on.
It’s easy to make and a handy item that enriches everyday life!
Simple key cover
Make it with small fabric scraps! Here are some easy key cover ideas.
Wouldn’t it be great to handcraft a key cover that combines security and style? Using parts you can buy at 100-yen shops, let’s make a simple, easy key cover.
What you’ll need: fabric scraps, fusible interfacing, and hardware like a swivel clasp or a retractable reel.
This is a perfect idea for those who want to use up fabric scraps but hesitate to keep tiny pieces.
Give it a try!