[For Seniors] Morning glory craft: fun-to-make, fun-to-look-at projects
Morning glories, which bloom with vivid colors, are said to have been brought to Japan from the Chinese mainland during the Nara period.
The first morning glories introduced were reportedly all blue, but today they bloom not only in blue, but also in purple, white, pink, and bicolor varieties.
The charm of crafting morning glories lies, above all, in being able to make them in your favorite colors.
Gazing at a handmade morning glory crafted in colors you love can give you a sense of accomplishment and happiness.
With their long history, morning glories are also familiar flowers for older adults.
Many may have memories of growing them in their home gardens, or of children or grandchildren bringing home the morning glories they raised at elementary school over summer vacation.
Why not try creating handmade pieces while sharing these joyful memories with one another?
- [For Senior Care Facilities] Easy and Beautiful! Morning Glory Origami
- [For Seniors] Add Color to Your Room: A Collection of Flower Craft Ideas
- [For Seniors] Sunflower Crafts: A Collection of Ideas to Brighten Up Your Indoor Space
- [For Seniors] Lovely Crafts Made with Tissue Paper: Ideas Collection
- [For Seniors] Easy Sunflower Origami Craft
- [For Seniors] Hydrangeas to brighten up your room: A collection of simple and lovely craft ideas
- [For Seniors] Perfect Finger Exercises! Seasonal Flower Origami
- [For Seniors] Make with Origami: Enchanting Wisteria Hanging Decoration Ideas
- [For Seniors] Let’s Start a Fun Craft Activity
- [For Seniors] Summer Wall Decorations: A Collection of Fun, Eye-Catching Motifs
- [For Seniors] Easy Crafts Recommended for August
- [For Seniors] Easy and Fun! Tsumami Zaiku Craft Ideas
- For Seniors: Simple and Lovely Crafts – A Collection of Take-Home Project Ideas for Day Service
[For Seniors] Morning Glory Crafts: Introducing Fun-to-Make and Fun-to-Look-At Projects (1–10)
Morning glories in a three-dimensional hanging scroll style
Here’s an idea for a “three-dimensional hanging scroll-style morning glory” that’s visually striking and brings a summery breeze indoors.
Use origami and straws to create dimensional morning glory flowers and leaves, then arrange them on a tall, narrow sheet of drawing paper to give it the look of a genuine hanging scroll you might display in a traditional Japanese room.
It’s familiar and appealing to seniors, and the piece has a high level of finish, making it especially satisfying to display.
Despite the simple materials, the result looks impressive—fun to make, and afterward it continues to evoke the season.
A vibrant craft perfect for summer.
Morning Glory ~Wire Craft~
Let us introduce a summertime craft for seniors that offers a slightly mature, elegant atmosphere: the Morning Glory Wire Craft.
Using soft craft wire, you can freely bend and shape the petals and vines of morning glories, creating a delicate piece that highlights the beauty of clean lines.
By layering and attaching colored paper or tissue paper at the center of the flowers, you add dimension and color for a more authentic morning glory look.
As you intertwine wire-made leaves and vines, a dynamic design emerges.
The finished piece is perfect for hanging on a wall or displaying by a window.
It’s a refined, refreshing craft that invites focus and imagination.
Morning-glory craft with kitchen paper
We’d like to introduce a handmade activity for seniors that captures a summery vibe: “Kitchen Paper Morning Glory Craft.” Cut kitchen paper into circles, twist them, and soak them in water to soften and make them easier to work with.
When you add ink to the paper, it gently bleeds to create a beautiful gradient.
If you apply ink first and then dip it in water, you can enjoy the way the colors spread.
Soak pieces in green ink to make textured leaves as well.
Glue the morning glory flowers, leaves, and vines onto construction paper to complete a cool, vibrant piece.
Morning glories came to Japan from China and have long been cherished as a symbol of summer.
This craft is fun to make and perfect for creating summer memories.
For Seniors: Morning Glory Crafts — Fun to Make and Enjoy Viewing (11–20)
Morning glories made of felt
“Morning Glories Made with Felt” is a craft activity for older adults that lets them enjoy soft textures and vibrant colors.
You create petals and leaves from felt, add a white pattern in the center to give it that morning glory look, and assemble them.
A distinctive feature is building a trellis using bamboo skewers: line up several skewers and cross them vertically and horizontally to form a base, creating a three-dimensional trellis for the vines to wind around.
Arrange the flowers in a balanced way, and the piece will look like morning glories blooming by a garden gate.
The gentle materials and simple steps naturally engage the hands, fostering focus and imagination.
It’s a delightful piece to display—bright and festive—perfect for savoring the feel of summer.
Morning glories made with washi paper and water-based pens
Here’s an idea for a gentle art craft for seniors that celebrates the beauty of color bleeding: “Morning Glories Made with Hanshi Paper and Water-Based Markers.” Draw colors on hanshi paper with water-based markers, then lightly moisten the paper with a water-loaded brush or a spray bottle.
The colors softly bleed, creating a delicate, morning-glory-like expression.
Carefully open the paper to avoid tearing, and continue using your hands while letting it dry—these fine movements also help exercise the fingers.
The degree of bleeding and color blending often brings moments of surprise and discovery—“Look at this color it made!”—so the process itself becomes an enjoyable experience.
It’s simple, forgiving, and a perfect summer craft that even first-timers can try with confidence.
Morning glory hanging ornament
The “Morning Glory Hanging Decoration” is a summertime ornament for seniors that’s fun to look at and sways with a cool, breezy feel.
Attach origami morning glory flowers, leaves, and buds to twine or similar string, then connect several pieces vertically.
Create a base at the top by crossing bamboo skewers to hang it, and it’s done.
You can choose a single flower color or combine multiple colors—either way, the refreshing palette instantly heightens the summer mood.
The gently swaying decoration is pleasing to the eye and quickly transforms any spot where it’s hung into a seasonally themed space.
It’s a simple craft that lets you focus and have fun while moving your fingers.
A makeshift diorama using empty boxes
Here are some ideas for a “makeshift diorama using empty boxes” that you can enjoy with everyday materials and a bit of creativity.
Prepare a background image sized to fit the box and attach it to the bottom.
If you add a plastic sheet on top, you create a layered structure with depth, allowing a three-dimensional summer scene to emerge inside a small box.
By arranging the foreground and background images thoughtfully, you can achieve a finish that looks just like a real diorama.
Cutting and pasting materials keeps your fingers active and lets you experience the joy of turning imagination into form.
Depending on how you combine the images, you can create a brand-new world over and over again—an open-ended craft with great freedom.