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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Celebrate 100 years with handmade gifts! Introducing shikishi boards and message cards (11–20)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Celebrate turning 100 with handmade gifts! Introducing message boards and cards (21–30)
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.