[For Seniors] Lovely Crafts Made with Tissue Paper: Ideas Collection
Tissue paper, widely known as a craft material for making paper flowers.
Its wide range of colors and ease of handling make it especially appealing.
These days, you can even find it at 100-yen shops, making it more accessible and widely used for crafts, wall decorations, and more.
In this article, we’ll introduce craft ideas using tissue paper.
Enjoy its soft, fluffy texture as you crumple it, cut it with scissors, and—beyond making flowers—try creating items like translucent lampshades.
Let’s make all kinds of things with tissue paper and incorporate them as seasonal craft ideas!
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[For Seniors] Lovely Crafts Made with Tissue Paper: Ideas 21–30
Goldfish hanging ornaments
Here’s an introduction to a hanging goldfish decoration that gives a cool, refreshing feel.
The goldfish are made by crumpling tissue paper and wrapping it with colored flower paper.
Attach a string to the goldfish’s back.
Next, make a fishbowl from construction paper that the goldfish can fit into.
Cut a circular shape like a donut by removing the center.
Using another circular piece of construction paper for the bottom part of the fishbowl, create and paste water plants from transparent chiyogami paper.
The shape of the fishbowl can be whatever you like.
Hang the goldfish together with the fishbowl to finish.
It’s a craft that older adults can also enjoy as a way to feel the summer season.
collage (paper collage; cut-and-paste picture)
Mount Fuji is so majestic that just looking at it can move you.
This time, let’s make a wall mural of Mount Fuji using tissue paper.
By using two colors—blue and light blue—you can beautifully express the contrast of Mount Fuji.
When sticking the pieces onto colored paper, the key is to dilute the liquid glue.
That way, you can achieve a translucent look for Mount Fuji.
It will look great as interior decor not only in a room but also displayed in your home’s entryway.
Since Mount Fuji is considered lucky, it’s sure to be well received.
[For Seniors] Lovely crafts made with tissue paper: Idea collection (31–40)
A hydrangea ball bouquet made with origami and tissue paper
Hydrangeas made from tissue paper look very glamorous and really stand out.
Just displaying them in a room instantly brightens the space and brings a soothing presence.
First, prepare tissue paper, accordion-fold it, and secure it with a rubber band.
Then gently fluff open the tissue paper.
Even at this stage it looks like a beautiful hydrangea, but if you make small flowers from origami and attach them, it will look even prettier.
Next, prepare a clear file and cut it into raindrop shapes.
Combine everything together and you’ll have a stylish hydrangea ball bouquet.
Goldfish at the summer festival
Here’s a goldfish craft idea that will be a big hit at summer festivals in your facility.
Make the goldfish by covering a balled-up tissue with flower paper, shaping it, stapling it in place, and adding eyes—that’s it! It’s cute as is, but add one more touch to give it a summer festival vibe.
Put sparkly packing material or colored cellophane into a wrapping bag to represent water.
Place the goldfish—attached to fishing line—inside, then close the wrapping bag so it forms a triangle.
This way, you can recreate the feeling of goldfish scooping at a festival!
Simple Fishing Rod and Goldfish
Why not make a fishing rod and goldfish to enjoy a summer-themed game? For the goldfish, crumple tissue paper into a ball, then wrap it with more tissue paper and shape it like a goldfish.
Add eyes, insert a clip at the mouth, and glue it in place to finish.
For the fishing rod, bundle four tightly rolled paper sticks together, and attach a short piece of thin straw to one of them.
Thread a string with a hook (the clip’s prong) through the straw and cut it to your preferred length.
Add a stopper by threading on beads, and it’s done.
Let the line hang, hook the clip on the goldfish, and pull the string to reel it in.
Hydrangea wreath making
Here’s how to make a charming wreath featuring the soft hues of hydrangeas that brighten early summer.
First, cut tissue paper into 5-centimeter squares and fold each one in half twice.
Draw a line to create rounded petals, cut along the line with scissors, then unfold.
Next, apply glue to the tip of a toothpick, press it firmly into the center of the flower, and pinch the petals.
Make many of these flowers.
Finally, create a wreath base from construction paper and glue the flowers on so there are no gaps.
Your vibrant, soothing hydrangea wreath is complete—give it a try!
Snowflake of Flowers
We would like to introduce the idea of “Flower Snow Crystals,” which combine the gentleness of flowers with the beauty of crystals.
This is a three-dimensional craft made with origami.
Layering small parts to complete the piece helps improve concentration, exercises the fingertips, and provides positive stimulation for the brain.
It’s easy for older adults to try, and the sense of achievement and joy upon completion is another appeal.
You can enjoy combining colors, display it as is, or adapt it for wall decorations to brighten up your room’s interior.
It’s a recommended craft you can enjoy making at a calm, leisurely pace.
