[For Seniors] Craft Ideas Recommended for New Year’s and the New Year

Whirling Lucky Laugh

@mii_asobi03

Save this and give it a try ✂️ [What you’ll need] • 2 clear plastic cups • Origami paper • Permanent marker • Scissors • Utility knife • Clear tape My 4-year-old kept laughing, saying “That looks so silly! 🤣” because the face keeps changing 🩷 Try making lots of funny faces without covering the eyes—over and over! ✨ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ This is Mii! Thanks so much for stopping by 😊🌈 I post my creations hoping they’ll help you make even one more fun parent-child memory 🩷 Follows and likes make me so happy 🥹✨ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝#AtHomePlay#StayHomeTimePlay ideasNew YearFukuwarai

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Here’s an idea for making a Fukuwarai game using clear plastic cups.

First, draw the base face outline and hair on origami paper.

Cut them out with scissors and tape them to the inside of a clear cup.

Next, stack another clear cup on top and, aligning with the base face, use a pen to draw the eyes, nose, and mouth.

Shift the cup slightly and draw several variations of each facial part.

Remove the cup with the facial parts, make starter slits with a craft knife, then use scissors to slice it into rings, separating each part.

Finally, stack the rings back onto the cup with the base face in the correct order—and you’re done! Rotate each ring to mix and match the features and enjoy playing Fukuwarai.

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Daruma Fukuwarai

Let’s incorporate the daruma, which is also popular as a New Year decoration, as a motif for a fukuwarai game.

The base daruma is attached to a frame, and you place the eyebrows, mustache, and ribbon on it.

After playing, you can glue the pieces down to use it as a New Year’s decoration.

How about customizing it by changing the daruma’s expression to a smiling one or switching the body to a different color? When using it as a decoration, it might also be lovely to decorate the frame.

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Super Mario Fukuwarai

@kaccchan26

Happy New Year#supermarioSuper MarioFukuwarai#HandmadeToysInstant Toy#instanttoyLife with children

♬ Super Mario – 8 Bit Era

It looks like a fukuwarai game that you and your Mario-loving grandchild could really enjoy.

Since Mario has a mustache, it might be a bit more challenging as a fukuwarai, but that could make it even more fun.

You can make the parts out of the same cardboard, or create the base with paper and use cardboard for certain pieces to give them a 3D feel.

You’ll need to draw a picture of Mario when making it, so if you’re not confident, I recommend preparing an illustration you can copy first.

It would also be fun to make it with characters other than Mario.

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Daifuku smile

@karitasunosato

This is Hamanomiya Shochikuen Day Service 🤗 In January, we enjoyed New Year’s recreational activities 🫶✨CaregivingCertified Care WorkerTranslationRecreationFukuwaraiFun time

♬ Iko Iko (My Bestie) (feat. Small Jam) – Justin Wellington

This is a large-scale game of fukuwarai that you can enjoy like playing darts.

You toss the facial parts onto a large sheet with an outline of an Okame face to complete it.

You can play while seated, and there’s no need for a blindfold.

However, since the throwing positions are fixed, you’ll need to adjust your throwing strength so the mouth pieces land closer and the eye pieces land farther.

In other words, control is key.

It’s also important to throw the pieces horizontally so they don’t flip over, so keep that in mind and have fun.

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Sumikkogurashi Fukuwarai

Sumikkogurashi? First laugh of the year with fukuwarai (=´∀｀)

Why not try making a Fukuwarai game themed around the popular kids’ characters Sumikko Gurashi? The parts are quite small, so try playing without a blindfold.

If you know the characters, it’s easy—but if you don’t, you might be puzzled, wondering, “Which part is this supposed to be?” The hands in particular can be tricky if you don’t realize they’re hands.

Many older adults may not be familiar with Sumikko Gurashi, so you might end up creating some hilariously funny faces!

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Cat Fukuwarai

I made a “cat fukuwarai” and tried playing with it!

This is a recommended fukuwarai for those who love cats! When you think of fukuwarai, the classic themes are okame or hyottoko, but this one features a cat motif.

In addition to the eyes and nose, try adding parts like ears and a tail to enjoy the game.

Since there are many kinds of cats, try making the base with your favorite breed.

If you have a cat, it might be fun to use a photo of your own pet for the fukuwarai.

After you’re done, enjoy the adorable expression of the finished cat.

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Fukuwarai of the Seven Lucky Gods

@chokipeta_factory

Can you name the Seven Lucky Gods?#Nursery schoolNursery teacher / Childcare workerProductionNew YearFukuwarai

♬ Hoshiyume Drop – TOFU

How about playing Fukuwarai with the Seven Lucky Gods for a bit of good fortune? Ebisu, Daikokuten, Fukurokuju, Bishamonten, Hotei, Jurōjin, and Benzaiten—having the full set is truly impressive! After you finish the Fukuwarai game, you could even use them as New Year wall decorations.

It seems the Seven Lucky Gods illustrations are being prepared for sale, so they should become available for purchase before long, but if you’re good at drawing, you can make your own.

Another option is to use coloring-page illustrations that are available for free.

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