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.
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Let’s celebrate turning 100 with handmade creations! Introducing colored paper boards and message cards (1–10)
Easy handmade message card with adhesive fabric
This is a message card with a warm, cozy feel that you can’t get from regular paper—perfect for seniors, too.
Prepare some fabric tape that can be stuck on paper, available at 100-yen shops.
We’ll make a pouch for the message card using construction paper and fabric tape.
Choose fabric tape with your favorite patterns, such as traditional Japanese designs.
For the message card inside, you can easily decorate it using stickers or a craft punch that makes flower shapes.
Also, try using the flowers punched out with the craft punch to decorate the side where the fabric tape is applied.
A pop-up message card with a cake
This is an adorable cake card made with accordion-folded construction paper.
When you open the card, the cake pops up.
You create the cake by attaching the accordion-folded paper to the base of a message card.
Thanks to the accordion fold, it becomes a very luxurious and festive-looking cake.
It looks great as is, but adding decorations will make it even more charming.
Consider adding a message plate, or decorating it with stickers and stamps.
Older adults will surely enjoy opening the card to find a one-of-a-kind, original message card.
Four-leaf clover card
How about celebrating a 100th birthday with a four-leaf clover card? When you open the card, a four-leaf clover crafted from delicate origami unfolds.
As a symbol of good luck, the clover is perfect for conveying respect and congratulations to someone who has lived a long life.
Adding a handwritten message will make it feel even warmer.
Pair words of gratitude with the elegant image of the four-leaf clover.
They’re sure to be delighted.
Make the special day even more memorable with a charming handmade card that conveys heartfelt warmth.
Celebrate 100 years with handmade gifts! Introducing shikishi boards and message cards (11–20)
A card that opens the letter when you pull it
How about a fun, cleverly crafted celebration card? Here’s a playful pull-tab message card where you can read the letter inside by pulling on a tab.
You attach the pull section to the drawing paper where you’ll write your message to create the mechanism.
Then, stick the crafted mechanism onto the card base to finish.
Decorating it with famous characters or origami flowers will make the card even more charming.
The mechanism might be a bit tricky to make, but that effort will likely bring both surprise and joy to the older adult who receives the card.
Give it a try and make a wonderful card full of creative touches!
Handmade card with a bouquet
A handmade bouquet card makes a wonderful gift filled with the giver’s heartfelt feelings.
Flowers made from colorful origami beautifully brighten up the card.
Add a message, and your gratitude will come across even more.
Simple yet warm, a handmade card is sure to touch the recipient’s heart.
It’s a fantastic idea that can make a special day even more delightful.
Making flowers with origami might seem difficult, but once you get the hang of it, it’s surprisingly easy.
Give it a try!
Handwritten POP birthday card
Handwritten POP-style birthday cards are colorful and create a warm, celebratory atmosphere.
They’re sure to delight older adults as well.
The bright colors and handwritten messages gently convey the giver’s feelings.
Despite their simple design, they make the perfect item for a special day.
This handmade card, filled with a unique warmth, will bring smiles to the celebration.
A card made with heartfelt care is sure to become a treasured keepsake.
Rabbit birthday card
How about making a rabbit-themed birthday card? When opened, a charming rabbit will gently pop up and enhance the celebratory mood.
With a handwritten message, you can express heartfelt congratulations and gratitude.
Even a simple design will let the rabbit’s cuteness highlight the joy of the special day.
A handmade card filled with warmth and fun is sure to touch the heart of an older recipient.
Enjoy adding your own personal touches and create a wonderful gift!