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[For Seniors] Recycle Everyday Materials: A Collection of Flyer Craft Ideas

Social worker / Care workermoko
My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

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!

[For Seniors] Recycle Everyday Materials: A Collection of Flyer Craft Ideas (21–30)

Flyer tree

[Easy Magic] Smoothly Stretching! Handmade Newspaper Tree [Craft/Creation]

Flyer tree

Let’s make a mysterious tree that stretches smoothly when you pull its tip—using just some flyers! It can even be a little magic trick, so you’ll have fun after making it, too.

Start rolling up a flyer from the edge, and before you finish, add another sheet and keep rolling.

Tape one end with cellophane tape, then use scissors to make lengthwise cuts at the other end.

Make four slits in a cross pattern.

To finish, spread the outer layers in four directions, then grab two or three of the inner layers and pull them out—and you’re done! It’s something your grandchild would probably enjoy making together with you.

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Finger hub

[Craft] Making a finger trap—once you put it on, you can’t get it off! Okinawan folk craft

Finger hub

A finger habu is a unique toy—an Okinawan traditional craft that lets you simulate being bitten by a habu snake! Its body stretches and contracts, and the more you pull, the tighter it gets.

Why not try making this finger habu easily using a flyer? It’s perfect for killing time or for activities at a day-care service, so give it a try and have fun! Prepare four long, narrow strips made from a B4-size flyer folded after cutting.

Weave two strips together at a time, then join them partway through and continue weaving.

This part can be tricky, so the key is to use your own finger as a post while you weave.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a variety of ideas, from the classic flyer box to a baseball cap.

Some of them may seem time-consuming, but that just means you can take your time with them.

These crafts are perfect for those who enjoy quietly focusing on their work.

Be sure to complete a masterpiece!