[For Seniors] A Collection of Craft Ideas Using Paper Cups

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@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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a walking horse

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This is a gentle-moving horse craft made with paper cups.

First, take one paper cup and turn it into a horse by attaching ears, a mane, and a tail made from construction paper, and drawing patterns with a pen.

For the other paper cup, create a simple mechanism using a rubber band and a battery to make it move.

By winding the rubber band to create twist and letting it spin, the horse paper cup stacked on top will start to wobble and shake.

It looks adorable, and when it moves, it’s like a little horse is running.

All the materials are easy to find, and there are no complicated steps, so you can make it with confidence.

After it’s done, you can even race them on a desk—an imaginative craft full of playful fun.

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kojifumi

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Horse made from a paper cup

@stephitupwithstephanie

Melbourne Cup Horse Puppet #puppet#melbournecup#fyp#abcxyz#kidscrafts#diypuppet

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This is a cute, moving horse craft made with paper cups.

For the head cup, attach a yarn mane and use pens or stickers to make the eyes and nose.

Add ears made from construction paper to complete a face full of expression.

For the body cup, attach accordion-folded construction paper legs to create a light, lively movement.

Finally, hang it from above with a bamboo skewer so it sways and looks as if it’s running—that’s the charm.

By changing the colors of the yarn and stickers, you can enjoy making unique horses like white or black ones.

Craft time will become a pleasantly refreshing break.

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kojifumi

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paper-cup ogre

[Craft idea] Setsubun craft: A demon eating an ehomaki (lucky direction rolled sushi) — Japanese event crafting (February) (recreation for seniors) (early childhood/educational) (wall decoration) (art/craft) (paper cup) (rolled sushi) (demon)

Paper cup demons are perfect for the Setsubun season and look fun to make.

If you craft the facial parts and horns from origami and stick them on, you’ll get demon faces full of expression.

Making them together with older adults can deepen communication as well.

Tasks that use the fingertips are also effective for stimulating the brain.

Creating a uniquely personal demon lets you enjoy the joy of self-expression.

It’s also nice to display the finished pieces in a room to enjoy the seasonal atmosphere.

I think this is a wonderful craft that draws out the creativity of older adults and helps them spend fulfilling time.

An ornament of a morning glory and a watering can

[Summer Craft] Morning Glory and Watering Can Ornament

The “Morning Glory and Watering Can Ornament” is a three-dimensional craft that’s popular among seniors because it can be made with familiar materials.

Wrap paper twine or paper straws around a paper cup to create a flowerpot, then insert origami morning glory flowers and leaves to give it a dimensional finish.

For the watering can, use a paper towel roll or similar tube, and attach a spout made from a paper straw to complete it.

The charming morning glories paired with the handmade watering can create a warm piece that evokes a scene from a summer garden.

It’s a recreational activity that not only lets you enjoy making and displaying the craft, but also engages your fingertips and evokes the season, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment.

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kojifumi

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A basket woven from hemp twine

[100-yen DIY] Basket made with paper cups (Part 1)

Compared to a while ago, 100-yen shops have increased.

From handy gadgets and clever items to relaxing goods, you can’t help but reach out and end up buying things you don’t even need.

So here’s a lovely mini basket made from materials sold at 100-yen shops: paper cups and jute twine.

To make it, just cut the paper cup into strips and weave the jute twine through them.

If you’re an older person who enjoys knitting, you’ll probably breeze through the steps.

It does involve detailed work, so it can take quite a bit of time.

You might enjoy splitting it up over several days and working on it at your own pace.

Target shooting game

Play at home: a target-shooting game made with balloons and paper cups

Some seniors may have played shooting gallery or target games at festivals, don’t you think? This time, we’ll introduce a simple “target game” you can make with paper cups.

Cut out the bottom of a paper cup, tie off a balloon, cut off its tip, and stretch it over the cup.

With that, you’ve created an easy tool to launch small balls at targets.

Line up paper cups to create the targets.

Drawing illustrations on the target cups or decorating them with stickers will enhance the atmosphere.

It’s also great to have seniors participate from the crafting stage.

You can expect benefits for finger dexterity and brain training.

It’s a game that may help them recall fond memories of playing target games.

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Nakajima Junko

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