[For Seniors] Easy Felt Craft: Warm and Cozy Projects

Camellia brooch made of felt

[No-sew, can also be a brooch] Easy felt camellia craft suitable for care facilities and community salons where needles and thread can’t be used

The blooming season for camellias varies by type, but it runs from late November to early April.

They often bloom from February to April in particular, so they’re considered flowers that herald spring.

Let’s try making a seasonal camellia out of felt.

Cut six circles from felt and apply double-sided tape slightly offset from the center.

Fold each felt circle in half where you applied the tape.

Using the stamen you made as the center, wrap the six folded felt pieces around it.

Add leaves to finish the flower.

Attach a safety pin using double-sided tape and felt to complete it.

This is a project that seniors who enjoy sewing are likely to appreciate, even in facilities where using needles is difficult.

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Felt coaster

Just cut and paste! How to make easy flower-like felt coasters | DIY Felt Coaster

Why not try making colorful and cute felt coasters? This craft only requires gluing with a hot glue gun, so it’s safe and enjoyable even for seniors.

Draw three sizes of circles on paper and cut the felt to match each size.

Layer the different-sized felt pieces to form a flower shape, decide on your layout, and then glue them together with the glue gun.

By playing with color combinations, you can create coasters with a design that reflects your style.

Because you use soft felt, the work is easy on the hands, and it’s fun while moving your fingertips.

The finished coasters are perfect for teatime or as an accent in your interior decor.

It’s a warm, handmade craft that’s easy to make with everyday materials.

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Felt bag

[100-yen DIY] Felt Bag Made Without Sewing / felted bag / making a felt bag

Let me introduce a felt bag that’s perfect for a quick outing.

Amazingly, the only material you need is a single sheet of felt measuring 70 cm by 60 cm.

Fold the felt in half, then cut out the main body of the bag along with six long, narrow rectangles.

It’s easier if you prepare a pattern in advance before working with the felt.

Tie the slits you make in the bag body, and braid the long, narrow pieces you cut.

Finish by tying the braided felt to the bag body.

It’s such a wonderful piece that you’ll find yourself wondering, “Did we really not use a needle?” While enjoying the process, let’s encourage older adults to make plenty of use of their fine motor skills.

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