[For Seniors] Recycle Everyday Materials: A Collection of Flyer Craft Ideas
There might be some of you who keep stacking up inserts and flyers thinking, “I’ll hang on to these just in case I can use them for something.” Especially if you subscribe to a newspaper.
You may end up not needing them after a while, but if you’ve got them, you want to make good use of them, right? What we’re introducing today is a flyer craft idea that’s perfect for older adults! It’s a great fit for recreational activities at day service centers and other senior facilities.
We hope everyone enjoys a fun crafting time together!
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[For Seniors] Recycle Everyday Materials: A Collection of Flyer Craft Ideas (1–10)
Simple coaster
Introducing a simple and stylish woven cobblestone-pattern coaster.
First, cut the flyer into small, narrow strips.
Fold both sides inward along the crease you’ve made in the center.
You’ll need lots of parts, so split up the work among everyone.
Combine four parts and shape them.
Then add two more strips and continue weaving in the cobblestone pattern.
When you’ve reached your desired size, tuck the ends inside to finish.
It’s a piece you’ll grow attached to by using it under your cup every day.
Highly recommended for personal use or as a gift for friends and family.
Tray, paper plate
This is a tray made from a flyer that’s also recommended for emergencies.
Fold the flyer in half, then fold it into a triangle and fold back any parts that stick out.
Make additional creases and keep folding along the lines.
The key is to make firm creases each time you fold.
This tray, which looks like a takoyaki boat dish, is handy as a small container and is also recommended as disposable paper tableware in disasters.
If you have a flyer, it’s easy to make and can be a real help in a pinch.
Be sure to master how to make it!
A decorative box with traditional Japanese patterns
If you’re doing flyer crafts, how about a cute box with Japanese patterns? Once you’ve prepared unwanted ads or catalogs and some patterned chiyogami paper, fold the flyer so it becomes long horizontally and cut it in half; also cut the origami paper in half.
Fold the flyer in half, leaving a small margin at the top, then wrap it around a pencil, gluing here and there as you go.
Once it forms a stick, attach the Japanese-patterned chiyogami.
Make many of these in the same way, then assemble them.
Glue adjacent sticks together with craft glue to form the base, then attach the sides in the same way to finish.
[For Seniors] Recycle Everyday Materials: A Collection of Flyer Craft Ideas (11–20)
kusudama (decorative paper ball used for celebrations)
Kusudama made from flyers are also recommended as room decor.
Cut the flyers to make small origami-size squares.
After making four vertical crease lines, fold along the lines.
Make 12 of these parts.
The folding is simple, so once you learn it, you’ll be able to make them smoothly.
When you have all the parts, group them into sets of three and combine each set.
Then combine the assembled sets together to complete the kusudama.
It involves fine motor work, so it’s ideal for finger exercises for seniors.
It would also look great as a hanging decoration!
pen holder
Wouldn’t it be lovely to keep the pens you use every day in a pen holder you made yourself? We’ll make one by cutting flyers into small pieces.
Please be careful and prioritize safety when using a utility knife.
It’s also a good idea for staff to cut and prepare the pieces in advance.
Roll the flyers around a bamboo skewer to make thin stick-like tubes and secure them with glue.
Once you’ve made a lot, trim both ends to even out the length.
Arrange the sticks in a pattern like the kanji character for "well" (井).
Make several of these sets, stack them upward, and attach a base at the bottom to complete your pen holder.
Simple kusudama hanging ornament
How about turning a kusudama made from flyers into a gently swaying hanging ornament? You can make a kusudama by combining 12 small pieces.
We’ve introduced an easy method in this article and on YouTube, so please take a look for reference.
Prepare a long length of lace thread and tie a large knot at the end.
Once it’s threaded through a needle, string the parts in any order you like.
Adding beads or little cranes makes it extra cute! Finish by threading everything onto a slim rod, and you’re done.
This hanging ornament, which sways with every breeze, will brighten up any room.
Please hang it up and let it soothe you.
recycled dust cloth
This is a simple recycled duster you can make with old or torn stockings and a flyer.
It’s sure to come in handy whenever you notice a bit of dust! The handle of the duster is made by rolling up the flyer.
To start rolling the flyer neatly, use a toothpick—it makes it easy and tidy, so give it a try! Clamp the cut stockings onto the stick and wrap it with vinyl tape, and you’re done.
Using a duster you made yourself might even make cleaning go more smoothly!
