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

Flyer bag

Even minimalists rave about it♪ I tried making a trash box from a flyer☆ Simple! Tidy storage [practical use] origami/ASMR

Why not try making a flyer bag that’s handy for things like a simple trash container? You can fold it flat, so it’s nice to make a few and keep them in stock! Origami paper can be small and hard to fold, but flyers are several times larger, making it easier to give it a try.

The steps are simple, so once you learn them, you can make them in bulk! When you’re out and can’t find a trash can, pulling out a flyer bag on the spot will surely be appreciated!

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Flyer tree

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

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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collage letters

Taught by an occupational therapist: Anyone can do it! How to make “collage letters” with simple scissor cuts [Chill Out with Crafts] #1

In the collage letters activity, each person designs their favorite letter in a large format and decorates it colorfully.

You can choose any letter you like and decide freely how to color it, so you can really express your originality.

First, choose a typeface, print the letter in a large size, and trace the outline on the back.

Then freely paste magazine clippings or pieces of origami paper on the front to create a colorful design, cut along the outline on the back, and attach it to a backing sheet while considering the balance to finish.

It’s a detailed task of making and layering paper scraps, which also makes it perfect for exercising the hands and fingers.

paper flower

A paper flower craft using milk cartons and flyer paper

These are paper flowers whose look changes depending on the flyer pattern! Pack a pom-pom into the tip of a straw to make the flower stem.

Next, take a flyer cut into a rectangle, fold it once, and snip many slits to create the petal section.

Wrap that around the stem and secure it with tape.

The key is to make each outer layer of petals progressively wider as you wrap! Make lots and display them in a vase or arrange them into a bouquet—they’re lovely either way! This also serves as great finger dexterity training, making it a perfect craft for older adults.

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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

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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