[For Seniors] DIY Strap Craft Ideas. Great as Gifts, Too!

Smartphone strap with two tying methods

Make a smartphone strap using just two knots!

There are many crafts made by tying cords and strings.

Just by braiding, you can make everything from small items like friendship bracelets and straps to larger pieces like bags and tapestries.

There are various tying methods, but this time we’ll introduce a smartphone strap made with just two knots.

Let’s make a smartphone strap using the lark’s head (cow hitch) or snake knot and the square knot.

The technique may seem complicated at first, but once you get used to it, you’ll be able to braid smoothly.

It could be fun to try other braiding methods to create interesting pieces, too.

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Sophisticated Shaka-Shaka Strap

A slightly grown-up shaker keychain #short

A shaker strap that makes a rattling sound with the beads inside when it moves, and sparkles with sequins.

Why not attach it to your everyday bag or pouch? Let’s make a shaker strap by filling the case with different kinds of beads.

You can create lovely pieces using craft supplies from the 100-yen shop.

If you put Japanese-patterned origami inside the case as a backing, you can make a piece with a more mature feel.

Of course, it’s perfectly fine to match the design to seniors’ tastes—whether cute, chic, or anything in between.

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Petit Cigar Fleur

[Ribbon Lei] How to Make a Strap: Petit Cigar Fleur | For Beginners | Easy DIY Using Only Running Stitches

Let me introduce the sewn ribbon lei strap called Petit Cigar Fleur.

First, mark the thin ribbon, then sew it together with the wider ribbon.

Once you’ve stitched to the end, add a twist.

Thread on a jump ring and beads, then shape it into a bow.

Attach the strap hardware to finish.

You can create completely different color variations depending on the ribbons you use, so choose according to your taste.

Working with your hands and fingers stimulates the brain and may help prevent cognitive decline.

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kimono charm

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Kimono amulets you can make without sewing ✨ The method is almost the same as the “Kimono Pochi-bukuro” I posted before 👘💓 Unlike the amulets you buy at a shrine, these might not carry blessings from the deities 😂, but the feeling of “Mom made this while thinking of me” will surely come through… 👦🏻👧🏻‎ ✔ Starting preschool/advancing a grade ✔ Recitals ✔ Moving house Perfect for the start of something new or little milestones ✨ Materials ▶ Precut fabric: made with 10 cm × 10 cm in the video ▶ Chiffon ribbon / Seria JAN: 4542804132472 ▶ Ribbon embellishment / Seria JAN: 4900662746253 ▶ Adhesive felt stickers ▶ Clear file folder ▶ Ball chain or strap ▶ Double-sided tape (fabric tape if possible👌) ▶ Glue or hot glue gun (for attaching parts) How to make 1) Fold two edges by 2 cm. 2) On the edges folded in step 1, stick 1 cm-wide white felt on the outside. 3) Fold back so the white felt shows. 4) Turn over and place a backing made from the corner of a clear file in the center. 5) Overlap and fold the top and bottom, slightly offset from the center. 6) Fold both sides left → right. 7) Wrap a ribbon as an obi and decorate 🎀 8) Punch a hole, thread the ball chain, and you’re done 👏 Save this and give it a try 🥰💕︎#StayHomeTime#100-yen shop DIY#AffordableSeriaHandmade

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Prepare a square piece of fabric and fold up two adjacent edges by 2 cm.

Then attach a collar-like self-adhesive felt to the lower 1 cm and double-sided tape to the upper 1 cm, and fold it back so that the self-adhesive felt is slightly visible.

This part will be the overlap of the kimono.

Turn the fabric over so that the overlapped section is on top, and place a clear file with your wish paper inserted in the center.

First fold the top and bottom corners, then fold the left and right corners starting from the left.

Once everything is securely adhered, attach a ribbon obi at the center and on the back.

Finally, decorate with your favorite parts and add a ball chain to finish!

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Simple smartphone strap

Beginner-friendly! How to Make an Easy Phone Strap | Macrame Hand Strap Tutorial

Macramé is a craft where you cross and weave several cords to create patterns.

By tying and weaving the cords, you can make a variety of designs and create pieces with personal flair.

Smartphone straps made with this technique are lovely, too.

When weaving, I recommend using clips to hold the cords in place.

This technique was apparently popular in the 1970s, so some older adults may have made macramé pieces before.

As they work, it might even bring back memories from that time.

You can create many different patterns, so give it a try!

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Japanese taiko drum strap

Taiko drum strap #dayservice #daycare #daycareforolderadults #dayrehab #caregiving #seniors #easycraft #craftactivity #strap #plasticbottlecap #howtoattach

Let us introduce a Japanese drum strap that rings like a little bell when you shake it.

You can make it by combining two plastic bottle caps.

Thread a bell onto a string, place the bell inside one of the bottle caps, and pull the string out through the gap between the two combined caps.

Before assembling, draw a taiko drum pattern on the caps.

Wrap vinyl tape around the overlapped part of the caps.

Make a small slit in the vinyl tape where the string comes out so the string can pass through—this is the key point.

Since it can be made with everyday items, try making it together with older adults.

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Strap made with beads

[For Beginners] A Cute Smartphone Strap You Can Make in 10 Minutes ♡ | Beaded Keychain / 100-Yen Shop DIY

Perhaps some older adults among you have experience making bead crafts.

One of the charms of beadwork is that there are beads in many shapes and sizes, allowing for a wide variety of creations.

This time, we’ll introduce a simple strap made by threading beads onto a cord.

Let’s try making it with several types of beads that older adults prefer.

You can secure the cord, such as nylon thread or fishing line, to the table with tape, but it seems easier to work if you prepare a board and clips to hold it in place.

Once it’s finished, adding a ribbon will make it even cuter.

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