Let's celebrate turning 100 with handmade gifts! Introducing colored paper boards and message cards.
A 100th birthday is a major milestone in life.
How about celebrating someone who has walked a long life’s path by giving them a colorful shikishi board or a message card?
On the board or card, you can include congratulatory words and convey your gratitude for all they’ve done.
Here are some ideas for shikishi boards and message cards that are perfect for a 100th birthday celebration.
Even simply writing a message on paper is enough to convey your feelings, but adding a touch of simple crafts—like origami or paper-cut art—can make it even more festive.
We hope you find these suggestions helpful.
Let’s celebrate turning 100 with handmade creations! Introducing colored paper boards and message cards (1–10)
A message card with a pop-up rose
This is a pop-up card that reveals a beautiful rose when opened.
By attaching each petal one by one, you can create a delicate rose-like effect.
Cut three sizes of circles from construction paper and use them to make the petals.
Attach the petals to the base from the outside toward the center in the order of large, medium, and small to finish.
Although you only need easily available materials like construction paper, you can create a glamorous pop-up card.
It’s perfect for seniors who love roses or as a celebratory card.
Add a warm, heartfelt message when you give it.
A flip-through message card
A flip-through message card—that’s a wonderful idea! If you give it to an elderly person, I’m sure they’ll be delighted.
Doesn’t the mechanism where pulling the tab flips the pages feel exciting? The way congratulatory words and messages of gratitude appear one after another is almost magical.
This card, simple yet thoughtfully crafted, is filled with the giver’s feelings.
I can already picture the recipient’s smile.
It seems like a lovely gift that will make the milestone of 100 years even more special.
Bouquet message card
Not just for birthdays, we often give bouquets to celebrate special occasions.
Receiving beautiful flowers fills anyone with joy.
You may be thinking of giving a bouquet for a senior’s 100th birthday as well.
However, real bouquets require care and can’t be displayed forever.
That’s why a bouquet-style message card is recommended.
A message-card bouquet can be kept on display indefinitely and will become a lasting memory.
All you need is construction paper for the flowers and for the section where you write your message—there are no complicated steps, so it’s easy to make.
Celebrate with a wonderful bouquet and message that will stay in the heart of the older person you’re honoring.
Easy and cute message cards using 100-yen shop materials
Here’s a card you can make using items sold at 100-yen shops.
Prepare construction paper and a craft punch that makes flower shapes.
Using the craft punch, you can easily create cute little flowers.
For the message card base, we’ll add a touch so the center pops up.
Attach the flower-shaped construction paper to the message plate where you’ll write your note, as well as to the card base.
When the card is opened, small flowers pop up to surround the celebratory message.
It’s sure to bring joy to older recipients.
Of course, decorating the card with masking tape, stickers, or stamps will make it look even more charming.
pop-up card
This is a “pop-up card” made with construction paper or origami.
When you open the card, which is folded in half, a three-dimensional bouquet pops out.
It looks very festive and might seem difficult to make, but the steps are simple.
Make the card base from construction paper, fold more construction paper and cut it with scissors to create flowers.
Arrange the flowers into a bouquet and glue them onto the base to finish.
Try decorating the card with washi tape, stamps, or stickers.
It will turn out even more lovely.
Add a heartfelt congratulatory message, and it’s a creation that seniors are sure to appreciate.
Folding Heart Message Card
Introducing a heart-shaped message card that opens up to delight! When you unfold the cute heart card, it transforms into a large flower card.
Fold construction paper and trim the excess, and you’ll have a flower card that makes the most of the heart shape.
Add a ribbon or other decorations to make it extra special.
The steps are simple and the materials—like construction paper—are easy to prepare, so you can create a lovely card even when you’re short on time.
It’s a versatile card you can give not only to someone turning 100, but in many different situations.
Use it for Valentine’s Day, make one for your grandchild, or incorporate it into craft activities for seniors.
Name paper with crane and turtle design
Here is an introduction to a gentle, soft-toned shikishi message card.
We believe older adults, too, will enjoy a piece that contains an original message directed to themselves.
Using pastel art materials that create a blurring effect, we’ll make a background where soft, floating soap bubbles drift about.
By using templates, you can make neat cranes and turtles, and by skillfully using a ruler and eraser, you can create patterns.
With embossing stamps and powder that make patterns stand out, let’s give the crane’s wings a three-dimensional look.
The result is a charming celebratory shikishi that suggests a bright life ahead.
With a bit of creativity, you can make all kinds of patterns, so feel free to use this for various events and occasions.