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

Origami Photo Frame

I made a photo frame out of origami. #origami #handmadegoods #origami

A wonderful idea for stylishly displaying photos! Here’s an idea for an origami photo frame.

Even if you want to make a photo frame by hand, many people might think, “It seems difficult,” or “Gathering materials is a hassle.” This time, let’s make and gift a simple, stylish photo frame using origami paper and cardstock.

All you need are craft origami paper, cardstock, scissors, and a photo.

The steps are simple and easy to follow, so give it a try!

3-ingredient icebox cookies

[Only 3 Ingredients] No Eggs, No Butter! How to Make Icebox Cookies! / [syun cooking]

Cookies without eggs or butter! Here are ideas for 3-ingredient icebox cookies.

Cookies are small baked treats made by mixing ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and fats to form a dough, shaping it, and baking it in the oven.

This time, let’s make cookies by mixing cake flour, sugar, and vegetable oil.

You can also customize them by adding cocoa powder, matcha powder, or Earl Grey tea.

Try making them to suit the tastes of the person you want to gift them to.

Super Easy Aroma Sachet

Make it with dollar-store items! Super easy aroma sachet 🫧 #essentialoil #aromasachet

Let’s give the gift of a handmade sachet.

Here are some simple aroma sachet ideas.

An aroma sachet is a scented pouch that you can place in closets, drawers, or around your room to enjoy a soft, subtle fragrance.

How about making an original aroma sachet with materials you can buy at a 100-yen shop and giving it as a present? All you need are a paper envelope or drawstring pouch in a design you like, cotton, and essential oil.

The steps are simple and easy to follow, so give it a try!

Memo stand made with chenille stem flowers

Also great as a gift 🥹🫶💕 #shorts

A gift that conveys the warmth only handmade items can offer! Here’s an idea for a memo stand made with chenille stems (pipe cleaners) shaped like flowers.

It’s perfect for those who want to give flowers but feel sad that they wilt, or who are looking for something practical but can’t decide.

These cute, gentle-looking flowers made from chenille stems never wither, so they’ll keep blooming no matter when.

Plus, as a memo stand, it’s practical too.

Give it a try and add it to your gift ideas!

Folding tissue case

Let’s make the foldable tissue case that went viral on social media using a clear file [Dollar Store DIY]—it’s super easy 😆

Let’s make one using a clear file! Here’s an idea for a foldable tissue case.

When it comes to tissue cases, they’re handy for carrying pocket tissues, right? Many of us have probably had the experience of tossing pocket tissues into a pocket or bag, only to find them sticking out of the wrapper when we go to grab them, or struggling to find them at all.

This time, let’s use materials you can buy at a 100-yen shop to create your own original tissue case.

You can attach it to your bag like a keychain, making it easy to carry—highly recommended!

pressed-flower bookmark

[Craft Idea] Pressed Flower Bookmarks Made with DAISO’s Self-Adhesive Lamination Film (Senior Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Easy DIY)

A perfect gift for book lovers! Here are some ideas for making pressed-flower bookmarks.

Bookmarks are handy items you slip between the pages of a book you’re in the middle of, right? Many people probably use store-bought ones.

But how about making a one-of-a-kind pressed-flower bookmark to give as a gift this time? Press beautiful flowers that can only be seen in that season.

With self-adhesive laminate sheets and ribbon—both available at 100-yen shops—you can finish your bookmark in no time.

It’s a wonderful present, both lovely to display and practical to use.

Cards made from 100-yen shop materials

How to Make an Easy and Cute Message Card with 100-Yen Shop Items: 2. Heart Version

Many of today’s 100-yen shops offer good quality and a wide variety of products.

You probably have chances to visit 100-yen shops during shopping outings with seniors, too.

They also seem to carry plenty of craft and sewing supplies.

Some facilities likely use 100-yen shops to prepare items for recreational activities.

Here, we’ll introduce an idea for a birthday card you can make using items sold at 100-yen shops.

On the card’s cover, draw a line using a heart-shaped stencil.

Stick stickers or rhinestones along the line.

Depending on the materials you use, you can create many different kinds of hearts.

Use a message card from a 100-yen shop for the inside as well.

With a bit of creativity, you can easily make a lovely piece.

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Nakajima Junko

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