[For Seniors] Add Color to Your Room: A Collection of Flower Craft Ideas
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.
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[For Seniors] Add Color to Your Room: A Collection of Flower Craft Ideas (41–50)
Origami Cosmos Wreath
Here’s a perfect autumn craft: an origami cosmos wreath.
Fold origami paper to make the cosmos flowers and the wreath base.
Fold 8 petal pieces for each cosmos.
Glue the pieces together, trim the tips, and fan them out to complete the flower.
Adding a yellow sticker to the center makes it look even more like a cosmos.
Attach the origami cosmos and leaves to the origami wreath base to finish.
It’s also a delightful activity to chat with others while folding.
The finished piece can be taken home and displayed in a senior’s room.
Cosmos flowers on the autumn plateau
The cosmos, with its colorful round blossoms, is a delicate flower.
Seeing them bloom in autumn fields and flower beds makes you feel the arrival of fall, doesn’t it? Older adults, too, may sense the changing seasons when they see cosmos and other autumn plants.
Here, we introduce a cosmos-themed craft that captures that seasonal feeling.
First fold origami paper, then cut it into the shape of a cosmos.
Use your fingers to gently curve the petals so they look rounded.
You can also make petals with tissue paper, and add leaves to the cosmos to finish.
If you make lots of cosmos and stick them on paper or on the wall, it will feel like you’ve come to a highland where cosmos are in full bloom.
Easy cosmos flowers made with paper
Let’s make a three-dimensional cosmos flower out of paper.
Cut a strip of paper lengthwise, fold it in the center, and attach both ends together to form a cosmos petal.
If you look closely, the petal even looks like a heart, adding extra cuteness.
Glue the petals together to create a cosmos flower, and you’ll have a dimensional piece.
Add the paper-made stamens to finish.
When displayed on the wall, it gives the room a bright, festive feel.
Being in a room with an impressive cosmos craft might lift the spirits of older adults, too.
It’s a simple method, so give it a try!
A wreath of vividly colored cosmos flowers
Here is an introduction to making a cosmos wreath with origami.
Cosmos petals are long and slender, right? We’ll make petals in that shape using a single sheet of origami paper.
First, fold the paper to create crease lines, then fold it into the shape of a cosmos.
Some of the folding steps are a bit complex, so older adults or others may find parts challenging.
Please have people nearby help out during the craft.
Once you’ve folded the cosmos flowers, glue them together to form a wreath.
Since the cosmos ends up shaped like a medal, it would also make a lovely gift as a medal-style decoration.
Sunflower and cosmos wreath decoration
Let me introduce a bright and cute sunflower and cosmos wreath decoration.
We’ll make the flower parts—sunflowers and cosmos—using origami.
When cutting the petals, you can create a three-dimensional shape by being mindful of the folds and cutting method.
These delicate, hands-on tasks also provide great stimulation for the brain.
For both the cosmos and sunflowers, consider varying the sizes and attach them to the wreath base with glue.
By being creative with the way you arrange and layer the flowers, you can highlight their delicacy and beauty, resulting in a lovely finished wreath.
Cosmos wall hanging
Here’s a 3D, beautiful paper cosmos wall decoration.
Fold paper to create the stems and leaves.
Since the stems and leaves are delicate, the key is to carefully make small cuts with scissors as you work.
When attaching the stems to the base cardstock, adhere them while forming a slight curve to give a three-dimensional finish.
Attach the cosmos flowers as well to complete a dazzling cosmos wall decoration.
Changing the colors of the cosmos will make it even more vibrant.
Tulip
Tulips are popular flowers that bloom in spring, aren’t they? Why not try making tulips out of tissue paper that will soothe anyone who sees their rich colors? Using tissue paper gives the tulips a soft, fluffy look.
As for the process, the flower and stem parts require some delicate work, so it’s a good way to train your fingertips.
Be especially careful when opening the petals, since the tissue paper is thin and can tear.
Place them in a vase to decorate your room, and it will feel like spring has arrived all at once.
