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[For Seniors] Morning glory craft: fun-to-make, fun-to-look-at projects

Social worker / Care workermoko
My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.

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?

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Simple paper-cutting: Morning glory

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Simple paper-cutting: Morning glory

We’d like to introduce a seasonal craft for seniors that can be enjoyed with origami and scissors: Easy Morning Glory Kirigami.

Fold the origami paper and cut it into petal shapes.

By also cutting out a small hole in the center, you’ll create the airy look characteristic of morning glories, resulting in a cool, refreshing appearance.

The sequence of folding, cutting, and unfolding naturally encourages fine motor movements of the fingers and also stimulates the brain.

Make several in different colors, add leaves and vines, and paste them onto construction paper to create a summery wall decoration.

It’s a simple yet satisfying activity that lets you enjoy the season at a comfortable pace.

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In conclusion

Handmade morning glories don’t require care and never wither, so even seniors can enjoy them for a long time.

There are many ideas, such as wall decorations and ornaments, and just thinking about which one to make is exciting.

Please create colorful pieces in each person’s favorite colors.