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[For Seniors] Add Color to Your Room: A Collection of Flower Craft Ideas

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Here are some flower craft ideas for older adults.

Why not try making seasonal flowers—like tulips, hydrangeas, sunflowers, and cherry blossoms—using tissue paper, construction paper, or origami paper?

In addition to crafts that create the flowers themselves, there are plenty of cute and charming ideas for wall decorations and displays, as well as projects that you’ll want to give as gifts to family and friends once they’re finished.

These are recommended not only for those who love flowers and crafting, but also for anyone looking to exercise their fingers and hands.

Handmade paper flowers never wilt, so once you make them, you can enjoy your favorite blossoms for a long time.

[For Seniors] Add Color to Your Room: A Collection of Flower Craft Ideas (1–10)

Pressed flowers made with a book and drying sheetsNEW!

How to Make Pressed Flowers Using Drying Sheets

Pressed flowers made with a book and drying sheetsNEW!

If you use drying sheets, there are no complicated steps, so even first-timers can try it with confidence.

First, take a drying sheet out of the moisture-proof bag and gently crumple some tissue paper to prepare it.

Place the flowers gently on top, then layer the tissue and drying sheets to thoroughly absorb the flowers’ moisture.

Continue layering in the same way, and simply store the stacked flowers in a storage bag while pressed to achieve a beautiful finish.

You don’t need any special tools, it’s easy to start, and moving your hands slowly can also calm your mind.

Incorporating seasonal flowers adds a little color to your daily life, and you can enjoy it at your own pace without any strain.

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Pressed flowers made in a microwaveNEW!

I want to preserve the memory! Easy pressed flower making 🌸 #Shorts

Pressed flowers made in a microwaveNEW!

This method is perfect when you want to enjoy pressed flowers without spending much time.

First, line a heatproof dish with microwave-safe paper towels, then arrange the flowers on top.

Place another heatproof dish over them to sandwich the flowers.

Start by microwaving at 600W for 40 seconds, flip the flowers, then 600W for 20 seconds.

After that, continue heating in 20-second intervals to drive off the moisture, and you’ll have soft, delicate pressed flowers in no time.

Flipping the flowers partway through and heating them gradually until dry helps preserve their color and shape.

They’re easy to make and ready to enjoy right away, and the finished pressed flowers are also great for cards, bookmarks, or framing as keepsakes to capture your memories.

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Felt gerbera that can be made without sewingNEW!

[No-Sew] Gerbera Made with Felt / How to Make a Felt Gerbera

Felt gerbera that can be made without sewingNEW!

A beautiful gerbera mascot made with felt—being able to make it easily without sewing by using a hot glue gun is part of the appeal.

First, take a long, narrow strip of felt, fold it in half lengthwise to make it even narrower, snip fringe cuts into it, and then roll it up.

Secure the end of this rolled piece, then layer another piece made in the same way onto it, continue rolling, and shape it to create a flower-like form.

Since you roll from the inside of the flower outward, proceed while considering color gradients and sizes that will look beautiful.

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[For Seniors] Add Color to Your Room: Flower Craft Ideas (11–20)

Felt cherry blossom hanging ornamentNEW!

Felt cherry blossom hanging decoration 🌸 How to make felt cherry blossoms #Hinamatsuri #felt cherry blossoms

Felt cherry blossom hanging ornamentNEW!

This is a hanging decoration featuring soft, felt sakura motifs connected with string.

The key element is the cherry blossom motifs, and combining multiple flowers creates volume.

Cutting felt into circles, making slits, and assembling them to shape each flower in 3D is also crucial for adding volume at the end.

Choose string colors that match the sakura palette and maintain consistency through overall gradation as you proceed.

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Dip Art: Basic FlowersNEW!

Explaining the ultra-basic dip art technique: “multiple wraps” ✨/ If you have any questions, feel free to comment!! #dipart #handmade #diy #wireart

Dip Art: Basic FlowersNEW!

Let’s use shaped wire with nail polish or resin to make cute flowers.

We’ll create them using a technique called dip art.

Wrap wire around a thin stick or a dedicated gauge stick to form the petals.

When you’re not yet used to making them, a good tip is to wrap it about three to four times.

After forming the petal section, twist the wire to secure it.

Shift the wrapped part like a fan to open it up, then pass something like a pen tip through to make a nice round shape.

You can create petals with a film of nail polish or resin.

It might also be nice to discuss with the older adults which color petals to make as you work together.

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A photo frame thank-you plaque made with artificial flowersNEW!

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Have you decided on Grandparents’ Day yet? Check out my other posts here 👉🏻 @myon_baby_diy ⚠️ Please read the “Notes” too ⚠️ Grandparents’ Day is coming soon 🧓🏻👨🏻‍🦳 Try making a quick-and-easy “Grandparents’ Day Certificate of Appreciation” with items from the 100-yen shop ☺️🤍 Items used (all from Seria) ・Photo frame (L-size, double-sided type) JAN code: 4947879375302 ・Hard card case (B6 size) JAN code: 4947879512363 ・Artificial flowers of your choice Template paper Scissors Ballpoint pen Double-sided tape Glue Notes ◽️In the video I say to remove the calyx only from the big flowers, but please remove it from the small flowers too 🙇🏻‍♀️ It’s also easier to stick if you cut off the remaining stem/core after removing the calyx 🌼 ◽️Be careful about which way you insert the board with the flowers ⚠️ Attach the flower board to the side with the thicker wooden frame! ◽️When you cut the card case, you’ll probably get two sheets, but you only need one 🤍 (Cutting it takes some force 🥹) ◽️If you don’t cut the calyxes and protruding cores of the faux flowers thoroughly, inserting the final glass pane will be quite tight…! Press firmly as you insert it 💪🏻 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 How to receive the template: ◻️ Follow Myon on Instagram (@myon_baby_diy) ◻️ Comment on the Instagram post with “What you gave for Grandparents’ Day last year” ✍🏻 (Me… I didn’t give anything 🤣) ◻️ I’ll send the template via DM 💌 *If you’re not receiving DMs, check the “If you’re not receiving DMs” highlight and adjust your settings 🪄 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 💝 Be sure to save this and give it a try 🪄 I’d love to hear when you’ve made one 🥺♡ If you have any questions, feel free to comment or DM me 💌 Memories DIY for babies and moms @myon_baby_diy ▷ Keep your memories cute even if you’re a clumsy mom ♡ ▷ Sharing ideas to enjoy your first milestones ♡ Templates available for followers only 🪧 Please follow and stay tuned! Follows and comments make me so happy 🤍🤍Respect for the Aged Day Certificate of Appreciation Seria #100-yen shop DIY
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It’s a lovely, high-quality photo frame that you’d never guess was made entirely from 100-yen shop supplies.

Cut a card case to the size of the frame, and trace the inner edge of the frame onto the card case.

Cut off just the blossom parts of artificial flowers and arrange them inside the line on the card case.

For larger flowers, it’s a good idea to remove the calyx as well.

Once you’ve balanced the colors and sizes and glued everything down, secure it to the frame.

Finish by attaching a printed template to the glass panel.

You can use the template, or make it special with your own message and photo.

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Flower glass domeNEW!

A Mother’s Day recommendation you can make with 100-yen shop items: a floral glass dome 🌹💕 How about it as a Mother’s Day gift? 🌸 #shorts #MothersDay #MothersDayGift #100YenDIY #Daiso #Parenting #LifeWithABaby

Flower glass domeNEW!

This glass dome with flowers looks far more expensive than you’d think for 100-yen materials.

Since it uses artificial flowers, they won’t wilt, so it makes a perfect long-lasting gift.

Trim the artificial flowers to fit the size of the jar.

Make a hole in the center of the cork base of the glass dome; you can easily make it with an awl or any pointed tool.

Apply glue, insert the flowers, and adding a ribbon makes it cute.

Attach a photo near the flowers, write a simple message on the glass, and you’re done.

It’s very easy to make, so give it a try!

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