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

Gerbera made of felt

What color will you make it? Gerbera made with felt [No-sew easy felt flowers] [100-yen shop DIY]

Gerberas bloom in vibrant colors like orange, red, and yellow.

Just seeing their fully spread petals can lift your spirits.

Let’s try making gerberas out of felt.

For the brown or black center of the flower, wrap thinly cut strips of felt around a wire to form the pistil.

Then cut felt into petal shapes, wrap them, and attach them as well.

The finished gerberas are nice because older adults can display them at home.

Making several and arranging them into a bouquet to give to a senior celebrating a birthday would likely be very well received.

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Nakajima Junko

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Carnations made of felt

[Handmade for Mother's Day] Felt Carnation — carnation

Carnations are a flower famously given for Mother’s Day.

Why not try making one by hand to express your gratitude? You’ll need red and green felt and some wire.

First, make the flower.

Prepare a strip of red felt cut lengthwise, and snip it so it’s divided into eight sections.

Trim the cut sections into wavy edges to shape them.

Thread a string through the uncut edge and pull it tight.

As it gathers, pinch it with wire and sew it together with the flower.

Make three of these and bundle them, then wrap them with a larger flower piece.

Use green felt to create the calyx and leaves, gather the wires, and secure them with tape.

You now have a heartfelt carnation that will never wilt.

Give it a try!

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Felt bag

[100-yen DIY] Felt Bag Made Without Sewing / felted bag / making a felt bag

Let me introduce a felt bag that’s perfect for a quick outing.

Amazingly, the only material you need is a single sheet of felt measuring 70 cm by 60 cm.

Fold the felt in half, then cut out the main body of the bag along with six long, narrow rectangles.

It’s easier if you prepare a pattern in advance before working with the felt.

Tie the slits you make in the bag body, and braid the long, narrow pieces you cut.

Finish by tying the braided felt to the bag body.

It’s such a wonderful piece that you’ll find yourself wondering, “Did we really not use a needle?” While enjoying the process, let’s encourage older adults to make plenty of use of their fine motor skills.

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Nakajima Junko

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Photo frame

How to Make a Photo Frame [Origami Method] — Origami Photo Frame

How about making and gifting a photo frame that’s perfect for displaying cherished memories for seniors? You can decorate a store-bought photo frame, or start from scratch using wood or clay.

There’s also a way to make a three-dimensional photo frame out of paper.

When using paper, you can freely adjust the size to match the photo, and it’s nice that you can choose a paper pattern that suits the picture.

You’ll end up with a photo frame that has a different charm from those made of wood or clay.

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A flower made with a fork and yarn

[Super Easy] Making Yarn Flowers with a Fork – Handmade Easy Woolen Flower Making Ideas

We’re introducing a flower craft you can make using just a fork and yarn.

Wrap the yarn around the tines of the fork 12 times, holding it lightly with your fingers to keep it in place.

When you’re done wrapping, leave a longer tail and cut the yarn, then bring it to the back and thread it through from top and bottom.

Repeat this inward, tightening and shaping as you go—this is the key step.

Cut at two points, remove the bundle from the fork, and fan the yarn out into a circle to form a fluffy flower.

Finally, tie a pearl at the center to add a touch of elegance and create a piece with a nice accent.

It’s easy to make, and moving your fingers can help stimulate the brain, so it’s a recommended craft for older adults.

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bracelet

Simple craft: straw bracelet

Wearing a bracelet yourself is lovely, and it would make a delightful gift, too.

This time, let’s make a bracelet out of straws.

With just straws and tape, you can create a stylish bracelet.

Some of you might be surprised that straws can be used this way.

All you do is weave the straws, and it’s done.

It’s also recommended for seniors as a fine-motor rehabilitation activity.

Plus, simply changing the patterns and colors of the straws will give you a vibrant variety of bracelets.

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Nanaka

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Small gift

[Origami] Easy ♡ Perfect for a small gift! | Origami gift wrapping

Here’s an idea for a little gift bag you can make from origami.

The cute, rounded triangular shape is adorable.

It’s very easy to make.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold about 1 cm along the bottom so that the white side shows.

Flip the paper over, then fold the left and right edges toward the center so they overlap slightly, and glue the overlap.

Next, fold the paper in half vertically and open it back up, then apply glue to the top half.

Fold it again so the edge tucks into the folded section.

Finally, open the top to form the bag, and you’re done! Put your small gift inside and fold down the white part to make a flap to close it.

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