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[For Seniors] Simple and Fun: Craft Ideas You Can Make with Everyday Items

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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.

[For Seniors] Simple and Fun: Craft Ideas You Can Make with Everyday Items (131–140)

Stained glass-style fireworks

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Stained glass-style fireworks

This stained-glass-style craft lets you feel the beauty of fireworks bursting in the night sky and is a vibrant project recommended for older adults as well.

Fold a sheet of black construction paper in half and mark the areas to cut so they form the shapes of fireworks.

After freely drawing the firework patterns, carefully cut along the marks.

Layer and attach colored cellophane—such as red, yellow, and blue—onto a piece of parchment (baking) paper to create multicolored fireworks.

Finally, place the cut black paper on top, and you’ll have stained-glass-style fireworks you can enjoy by holding them up to the light.

Display them by a window to catch sunlight or the evening glow for a sparkling effect that’s a treat for the eyes.

Using scissors and glue, this summery project offers gentle, hands-on work that’s enjoyable without strain, making it especially appealing.

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[For Seniors] Easy and Fun: Craft Ideas You Can Make with Everyday Items (141–150)

name keychain

Name key holder made with plastic bottle caps

name keychain

Here’s how to make a name keychain using plastic bottle caps.

Prepare caps in your favorite colors and cut them into small pieces.

Arrange the pieces on a sheet of baking paper, cover with another sheet, and press with a high-heat iron to melt the plastic.

Once it cools and hardens, cut it into your desired shape with scissors.

Punch a hole with an awl, add alphabet or other stickers, thread a chain through, and you’re done.

It makes a great little gift, so give it a try!

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Fruit uchiwa (fruit-shaped hand fan)

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Fruit uchiwa (fruit-shaped hand fan)

The colorful fruit-themed paper fans are a summery craft recommended for older adults.

Fold origami paper into an accordion, then glue the pieces together to create parts that spread out into a circle.

Because this task uses the fingertips extensively, it’s perfect for fine motor exercise.

Attach the finished parts to the tip of a bamboo chopstick and connect them until they form a circle to complete the fan shape.

Using colors and patterns inspired by fruits like watermelon, orange, and kiwi makes the project visually delightful.

These fans are both decorative and practical, and they’re an ideal, safe indoor craft for the hot season.

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Fluffy shaved ice

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Fluffy shaved ice

Known as a classic symbol of summer, fluffy shaved ice is an easy craft that’s also recommended for seniors and helps everyone feel cooler.

Use crayons to freely draw letters and patterns—like ice or a shop name—on a paper cup.

Then gently place cotton on top of the cup to form an ice-like shape.

Finish by painting the surface of the cotton with your favorite colors—red, green, blue, and more—to create a piece that looks just like real shaved ice.

Adjusting the amount of water in the paint and how the colors blend is part of the fun, as it lets you express different “flavors.” The fine finger movements provide stimulating brain activity, allowing you to enjoy a creative time that reflects the season.

It’s also visually striking and can instantly add a cool, refreshing touch just by displaying it.

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yo-yo

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yo-yo

Making a yo-yo with plastic bottle caps is a craft that older adults can easily enjoy.

Use an awl to make holes in the centers of two caps, then insert a screw and fasten them together.

Thread a string through the center and tie it securely, and pack clay into the empty space inside the caps to add weight.

Finish by wrapping the whole thing with colored tape for reinforcement, and it’s done.

Activities that use the fingertips help improve concentration and stimulate brain function.

Another appeal is that you can customize the look to create your own unique piece.

Since you can actually play with it after it’s finished, it’s an idea that remains fun even after the making is complete.

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Animal Magnets

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Animal Magnets

Let me introduce some cute animal magnets you can make using plastic bottle caps.

Wrap twine around the bottle cap and secure it with glue.

Next, place some stuffing in the center of a round piece of fabric and wrap it up.

Attach the wrapped fabric to the bottle cap so the stuffing doesn’t show, then add felt ears, a face, and hands.

Finally, place a magnet between the twine you wrapped earlier and the bottle cap, secure it, and you’re done.

You can make all kinds of animals, so it would be fun to create them with friends and show them to each other.

Give it a try!

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Summer wall decoration

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Summer wall decoration

Wall decorations that capture the feeling of summer are appealing because you can arrange them with vibrant materials.

Attach paper straws to both ends of a sheet of origami paper to create a sturdy base.

Place another piece of origami paper in a small plastic bag, then freely add stickers and beads inside.

By combining colorful pieces, you can express a lively, festive sense of summer.

Once you’ve finished the decorative piece, attach it to the base and thread a string through to complete it.

Hang it on the wall to instantly brighten the room and enjoy the season’s atmosphere.

The simple steps make it easy for older adults to do without strain, so it’s also recommended for summer events.

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