[For Seniors] Recommended Handmade Activities! Simple Ideas

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[100-Yen DIY!] No-Sew! How to Make a Protective Charm — Large Size Edition

Here’s a charm you can make using printed fabric tape from a 100-yen shop.

Draw 1 cm-wide lines at both ends of the fabric tape to use as guides.

Attach a piece of paper cut to the size of the tape in the center and secure it firmly.

Fold the fabric tape to shape it into a charm, then finish by tying a double kanō-musubi (double “wish-fulfilling” knot).

This knot is said to carry the meaning “wishes come true,” making it perfect for a charm.

Since no needles are used, it’s safe and easy for older adults as well.

Choose fabric tape with patterns you like to create a one-of-a-kind charm.

It’s a heartfelt craft that makes a great gift for someone special.

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a flower wreath

[Quilling] Easy! A Flower Wreath Made with a Ruler / At-Home Time / Quilling /

Let’s try arranging flowers made with paper quilling into a wreath! You don’t need any special tools, so it’s easy for seniors to try as well.

Make the wreath base by cutting thick paper (cardboard) into a donut shape.

For the petals, wrap thin strips of paper around a ruler.

Make four petals and glue them together.

Adding a rhinestone or pearl sticker in the center gives it a luxurious look! Create lots of petal pieces, lay them out on the wreath base, and you’re done.

It’s perfect for crafting at home or for day-service activity sessions, so be sure to give it a try.

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temari (Japanese handball/embroidered decorative ball)

Make it by wrapping yarn! Adorably round “Easy Temari” / [OT’s Let’s Make It! Vol. 9] (Recreation/Crafts)

Temari balls that can also be used as New Year’s decorations or interior accents.

This craft is perfect for seniors who love traditional Japanese accessories.

First, tightly crumple old newspaper or scrap paper into a ball and secure it with tape to make the base.

Next, wrap yarn in your favorite colors around it in various directions.

Using rubber bands as guide lines beforehand can make it easier.

Using the fingers and thinking about color combinations are also effective brain-training activities for seniors! It’s easy to make, so give it a try.

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Number Exercise

Senior activity! Number exercises #dayservice #caregiving #recreation

Here’s a fun number exercise where you get to learn movements, too.

For 1, touch your head with both hands.

For 2, cross your hands in front of your chest.

For 3, clap your hands and move your body.

The moves and rules are simple, but since you have to think, you might get a little confused at first.

Until you get used to it, say the numbers clearly and keep a slow rhythm.

Once it becomes familiar, try adding combinations where you call out two numbers, or speed up the rhythm for a challenge.

Let’s make it something you can enjoy while you practice.

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kimekomi patchwork

How to Make Kimekomi Patchwork [Common ~Short Version~]

Using a kit makes it easy to create patchwork projects.

Insert fabric pieces cut to shape into a die-cut foam board.

You can achieve a patchwork-like look without sewing the fabric.

It’s a project that even older adults with little sewing experience may find approachable.

The finished piece can be hung on a wall, so it’s nice to take it home and display it.

There are many types of kits available, and creating seasonally themed pieces can also help older adults feel the seasons through the crafting process.

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Maple leaf string art

Autumn Craft: How to Make a String Art “Maple Leaf” Design [Nail it!!]

Incorporating activities that people can’t usually experience into day-service craft sessions is highly recommended because it stimulates older adults! While it may not be very common in Japan, let’s try making a maple leaf with string art, which uses nails and thread to create motifs.

After hammering nails into a board in the shape of a maple leaf, you loop the thread around the tips of the leaf.

You can add your own flair depending on how you string the thread and the colors you choose, so have fun making it! It would also make a stylish interior piece and a gift that’s sure to please.

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towel rabbit

How to make a towel rabbit

The towel bunny has a fluffy feel, just like a stuffed animal.

Its design is so clever that it might look difficult, but it’s actually easy to make by hand.

All you need are items you can find at a 100-yen shop, like a towel, rubber bands, tape, and colored paper.

The key to a good finish is shaping the bunny’s form with the towel.

Since you use your fingers during this step, it can also help with rehabilitation for older adults.

Once you’ve created the shape, all that’s left is to decorate it cutely.

Have fun making it together!

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Nanaka

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