[For Seniors] Small craft ideas: for yourself and as gifts!

Drawer organizer

A drawer organizer made from a milk carton

A pull-out drawer organizer is really handy to have, isn’t it? We’ll make one by covering milk cartons with fabric, and the great thing is that thanks to the fabric, it won’t look like it’s made from milk cartons.

Use two cartons to create the outer case and the inner drawer.

Make the inner part about 5 mm smaller so it slides in and out smoothly.

Brush a diluted wood glue on both pieces and apply your favorite fabric.

Using different fabrics for the outside and inside makes it extra cute.

Since it’s hard to pull out as is, attach a handle to finish it off.

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Sakura Necklace

[Spring Craft] Easy Straw Sakura Necklace Tutorial [Ashitaba Channel]

Let’s make a cute cherry blossom necklace using straws and origami.

First, divide a sheet of origami paper into four equal squares, then fold each one into five sections to create cherry blossoms.

Once you learn this method, it’s handy for easily making stars and flowers too.

Next, add leaves made from origami, punch a hole in the center, prepare some thread, and string them in the order of a short piece of straw, a flower, a straw, and a flower.

Threading straws onto the string is also great for fine motor rehabilitation, so I highly recommend it.

It also makes a lovely room decoration.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Flower making with DIY yarn

“Handmade” Easy [Turn a Pencil into a Tool Quickly] DIY Flower Making with Yarn — Amazing Handicraft Flower Design Trick with a Pencil 🌸

This is a flower mascot with a beautiful, soft appearance created by layering wrapped yarn.

Use two pencils as a base and wrap the yarn around them; then thread yarn through the gap between the pencils to tighten the center, remove the pencils, and form the petals.

Finally, combine the petal pieces with yarn to complete the flower, and carefully shape it so it clearly looks like a flower.

The pressure used while wrapping and how you tighten with the yarn are also key points for making a beautiful flower, so this activity encourages attention to finger movements and how much force to apply.

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Art box

How to Make an Art Box (Monthly Day, January 2022 issue) #dayservice #daycare #outpatientrehab #nursingcare #seniors #crafts #recycledmaterials

The charm of an art box is that you can build your own world inside a small frame.

To begin with, an art box is an interior item where you place objects inside a deep frame.

You can even make the frame from a cross-section of a milk carton.

After that, arrange flowers, ornaments, LED lights, and anything else you like.

If you want something even easier, simply folding construction paper and placing it inside can look great.

You can also change your perspective a bit and use it like a jewelry case.

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Mini uchiwa (small handheld fan)

[Super Easy] Mini Uchiwa Fan with Marble-Painted Patterns #DayService #DayCare #OutpatientRehab #ElderCare #Seniors #Crafts #Rec #Recreation

Having a small handheld fan is convenient—you can carry it around and give yourself a quick breeze whenever you need it.

So why not try making one yourself? When people think of making a fan, many imagine drawing a picture on it.

That’s certainly nice, but there’s also a method where you dip a marble in paint and roll it around to create patterns.

This approach gives it a polished, more mature look.

By the way, you can substitute the marble with a rubber ball or similar item.

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Candy Magnet

[Easy Recipe] How to Make Candy Magnets from Fabric Scraps – Summer Vacation Craft, Recycled, Magnetic, Easy Fabric Accessory / How to Make a Candy Magnet / DIY / Easy

With just a magnet, a bottle cap, and fabric scraps, you can make an adorable candy-shaped magnet.

Round magnets are available at 100-yen shops.

Glue the magnet to the inside of the bottle cap, fold the fabric scrap’s edge inward, and glue that down as well.

Wrap the bottle cap with the fabric scrap, cinch the ends like a piece of candy, and stitch them in place—done! The best part is that you can use fabric scraps; isn’t it time to let those saved scraps see the light of day? You’ll want to make a bunch and give them as gifts!

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