[For Seniors] Handmade gifts they’ll love: a roundup of simple ideas

Japanese-pattern card

Paper Crafts: Making 7 Types of Japanese-Pattern Cards [553]

How about making a handmade card with traditional Japanese patterns to express feelings like “Thank you always” and “Stay healthy and live a long life”? Store-bought cards are nice, but a handmade one will likely bring even more joy.

Try combining pretty washi-patterned origami, or create your own Japanese-style patterns by mixing different colors of origami.

Don’t forget to include a space for your message! You might also try writing with a brush pen in a font that feels traditionally Japanese.

Convey your feelings with an original, beautiful card.

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SAKI

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Message bookmarks

[Respect for the Aged Day] A handmade bookmark with three items that’s sure to delight

A handmade bookmark using a transparent sheet—the fact that it’s transparent makes the message you add easy to see, which is a key point.

Cut the sheet into the shape you want, then freely write a message of thanks or anything else on it.

Since it’s used between the pages of a book, it’s important to make it a size and shape that’s convenient in that situation.

You can punch a hole to thread a string, or add lively decorations to make reading more enjoyable.

While thinking about the person you’ll give it to, finish it with your own unique design.

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Macaron strap made with mizuhiki (decorative cord)

[Mizuhiki] How to Make a Macaron Strap with Daiso’s Mizuhiki [Make the Plum Knot Even Cuter!!]

Here’s an idea for making a macaron strap using mizuhiki cords with materials from a 100-yen shop.

This time, prepare pink-toned colors.

First, straighten the mizuhiki to make it easier to handle.

Trim the ends, make a small awaji knot, and then form it into a plum blossom (ume) knot.

Once the shape is set, secure it with glue.

Attach a bell and strap hardware to a head pin, layer the ume knot on top, and glue them together.

Hold down the ends and round the shape to finish.

Since it involves a lot of hand work, it should provide plenty of stimulation for the brain.

It’s recommended because you can also expect brain-training benefits.

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Flower-knot beads made with craft bands

Great for elementary school crafts too. Easy and cute Flower Knot Beads: How to Make Them — Eco Craft/Craft Band for Beginners

Have you ever seen bags made with craft bands or eco craft bands? Many bags woven from flat bands have a handmade warmth to them.

Here, we’ll introduce flower-knot beads made with these craft bands.

Prepare three strips of craft band cut into long, thin pieces, and start weaving.

The technique may look complicated, but once you learn it, it’s quite easy to make.

After you finish weaving, trim the ends and sprinkle with water.

When water is applied, the adhesive on the band dissolves and then sets.

You can also make beads in different sizes and colors, and thread them onto a cord to create charms.

They’re great for attaching to keys or bags, especially for older adults.

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Nakajima Junko

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Origami Block Calendar

Reusable every year! Block calendar #origami #myuaka #easy #calendar

There are many different kinds of tear-off calendars, aren’t there? This time, we’ll introduce a project where turning the blocks changes the month and date.

We’ll fold origami to make the blocks.

First, crease the origami paper, then fold it into a box shape.

Because origami uses your fingertips a lot, it can help activate the brain and serve as good finger training.

You’ll combine two box shapes; the trick is to slightly flatten the one that goes inside to make it easier to insert.

Write the days of the week and numbers on them and line them up, and your block calendar is complete.

If you make a stand for the blocks, it will look even nicer.

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Nakajima Junko

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Medicine case file with insert pockets

Medicine case file with insertion pockets [How to make]

A medication case file with insert pockets that makes managing your medicine fun and easy to understand.

By cutting and tidying up a used clear file, then attaching design paper to cardstock for a colorful finish, it becomes a visually enjoyable item.

The pockets are divided by time of day or day of the week, and you place the medicine in each to manage it.

Tying the whole thing together with a ribboned cord makes it easy to open and close and convenient to carry.

Even people with many medications can keep everything neatly organized, making it less likely to miss a dose.

As a handmade item that supports your daily health like a partner, it brings color and peace of mind to your life.

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Flower keychain

I tried making a flower keychain with 100-yen shop materials 🌼 #shorts

Let’s weave the yarn threaded through the keychain part and shape it into a flower.

Using not only yarn but also thicker materials like colored cords is recommended, as they offer different design possibilities and make your hands easier to see while working.

It’s a simple process: layer yarn of a different color over the yarn threaded through the part’s hole and braid it while paying attention to the order.

Be particular about your choices of colors and materials and how you layer them, and create your own unique design.

The way you tighten the layered yarn will also change the overall look, so it could be fun to try various patterns.

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