[For Seniors] Easy Construction Paper Crafts Activity
Among crafts for seniors, those using construction paper are especially well known.
Because construction paper is a type of cardstock, it’s more useful than regular paper or origami paper.
With construction paper, you can make wall decorations as well as small containers and gift bags.
In this article, we’ll introduce easy construction paper craft activities for seniors.
To make them beginner-friendly, we’ve selected projects that can be completed easily with materials sourced from 100-yen shops.
Please use these ideas to support construction paper craft activities for seniors.
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[For Seniors] Easy Construction Paper Crafts Activities (21–30)
fireworks
Just stack the paper and staple it—here’s a fireworks decoration idea! Do you feel like making fireworks decorations seems difficult? For anyone with that impression, this is a simple yet dazzling idea we recommend.
All you need are colored construction paper, a stapler, scissors, a ruler, and a pencil.
One fun aspect is how the mood changes depending on the size of the paper and the color combinations.
It’s a decoration that can let each person’s individuality shine.
chrysanthemum flower
Eye-catching, decorative flair! Here are some ideas for chrysanthemum flowers.
Chrysanthemums are one of the flowers that have long been familiar in Japan.
This time, let’s create beautiful chrysanthemum blooms using colorful origami and patterned origami.
You’ll need patterned origami paper, colored construction paper, scissors, glue, a ruler, a pencil, string, and a toothpick, among other items.
There are some detailed steps, but the finished chrysanthemums are so vibrant they’re sure to brighten up your space.
Take this opportunity to give it a try!
A beautiful card with flowers popping out
We’d like to introduce a card that reveals an unexpectedly large flower when you open it.
Prepare four sheets of origami or construction paper in different colors and patterns.
Draw a circle that fits on the paper and cut it out.
You can use a plate or similar object as a template.
Fold each circle and cut it so it becomes a heart shape.
Use glue to attach the four cut pieces together to form a flower.
Glue the flower onto the card to finish.
You can also make a butterfly and attach it alongside the flower.
Some older adults might feel their hearts lift at the sight of this large, beautiful, and striking flower card.
Hydrangeas made with paper strips
Here’s an introduction to making hydrangeas by flipping a paper strip with a quick twist.
Hydrangeas, which are at their best during the rainy season, show us beautiful forms.
Let’s try to express that using paper strips.
Cut long, narrow paper strips and fold them accordion-style with a width of 3.5 centimeters.
Staple the tip, then flip it over with a quick twist.
You’ll have a hydrangea flower piece.
Make several of these and connect them to complete the hydrangea.
Using purple, blue, or light blue paper will make it look more realistic.
Older adults should also be able to enjoy making hydrangeas with this unique method.
Three-dimensional jellyfish made of paper
A jellyfish gently swaying its body as it swims underwater.
Some people say that watching jellyfish at an aquarium calms and soothes them.
When you think of a jellyfish, you probably picture its distinctive long, trailing parts and its dome-shaped part.
Let’s focus on those two features and make a craft.
Take several strips of construction paper cut lengthwise, align their centers, and spread them out in a circle.
Prepare a ring made from construction paper, then attach the tips of the spread-out strips to the ring.
For the jellyfish’s long, trailing parts, make fine slits in the paper.
Cut them into thin, thread-like strands and curl them using a toothpick.
This uses lots of fine finger movements, which can help stimulate the brain.
Attach the dome-shaped part and the long, cut strands together to complete your jellyfish.
The finished piece also makes a great hanging decoration.
Wall decoration made with colored construction paper: wind chimes
Because colored construction paper is vibrant and comes in many varieties, it’s easy to express a sense of the seasons and individuality, which makes crafting even more enjoyable.
For example, you can draw goldfish or morning glories for a summery feel, or stick to cool shades of blue—let your imagination run free.
This time, we’ll introduce an easy-to-make wind chime using colored paper.
It’s a familiar material for many older adults as well, so it’s a simple craft they can try with ease.
First, follow the steps to cut and paste the origami paper.
When it comes to popular wind chime motifs, goldfish are a classic.
They evoke the refreshing feeling of summer, so they’re highly recommended.
Add fireworks, and you’ll have a wind chime that lets you fully enjoy the summer season!
A running girl
Events like sports days feature running competitions such as relays and sprints.
When looking at a wall decoration of a girl running, some older adults might be reminded of their own childhood or their children’s sports days.
Try creating a running figure using construction paper or origami.
As you make it, the cute image of a running girl might spark lively conversations and fond memories of sports days among older adults.
It could be fun to give the running girl different expressions, like a big smile or a look of determined effort.
Please feel free to use this as inspiration.