Gift ideas for seniors: presents for parents, grandparents, and friends.

Super Easy Aroma Sachet

Make it with dollar-store items! Super easy aroma sachet 🫧 #essentialoil #aromasachet

Let’s give the gift of a handmade sachet.

Here are some simple aroma sachet ideas.

An aroma sachet is a scented pouch that you can place in closets, drawers, or around your room to enjoy a soft, subtle fragrance.

How about making an original aroma sachet with materials you can buy at a 100-yen shop and giving it as a present? All you need are a paper envelope or drawstring pouch in a design you like, cotton, and essential oil.

The steps are simple and easy to follow, so give it a try!

A cute pouch made from fabric scraps

Presents made from fabric scraps #sdgs #fabricAccessories #present #sewing #diy

Let’s try making a practical handmade pouch! Here are some cute pouch ideas using fabric scraps.

Fabric scraps refer to leftover pieces or odd bits of fabric from cutting.

These days, you can buy scraps with character prints or floral patterns at 100-yen shops.

It’s a great idea even if you don’t have scraps at home or don’t have a craft store nearby.

Plus, pouches are convenient for carrying small items.

The time spent making one while thinking of the recipient will surely feel special, too.

Folding tissue case

Let’s make the foldable tissue case that went viral on social media using a clear file [Dollar Store DIY]—it’s super easy 😆

Let’s make one using a clear file! Here’s an idea for a foldable tissue case.

When it comes to tissue cases, they’re handy for carrying pocket tissues, right? Many of us have probably had the experience of tossing pocket tissues into a pocket or bag, only to find them sticking out of the wrapper when we go to grab them, or struggling to find them at all.

This time, let’s use materials you can buy at a 100-yen shop to create your own original tissue case.

You can attach it to your bag like a keychain, making it easy to carry—highly recommended!

pressed-flower bookmark

[Craft Idea] Pressed Flower Bookmarks Made with DAISO’s Self-Adhesive Lamination Film (Senior Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Easy DIY)

A perfect gift for book lovers! Here are some ideas for making pressed-flower bookmarks.

Bookmarks are handy items you slip between the pages of a book you’re in the middle of, right? Many people probably use store-bought ones.

But how about making a one-of-a-kind pressed-flower bookmark to give as a gift this time? Press beautiful flowers that can only be seen in that season.

With self-adhesive laminate sheets and ribbon—both available at 100-yen shops—you can finish your bookmark in no time.

It’s a wonderful present, both lovely to display and practical to use.

Pop-up card with letters popping out

[Birthday Popup Card] How to make a birthday cake-style card with “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” popping out!

A pop-up card with raised letters might make even older adults let out a delighted cheer.

Attach the lettered template to the card base.

Use the back of a pencil or a craft knife to trace along the lines and create fold creases.

Between the letters, trace along the dotted lines.

Also make small cuts along the solid lines within the template.

Another tip is to arrange the letters with a rounded, cake-like curve, as if they were on a birthday cake.

It’s a fairly challenging design to make, but that level of craftsmanship is likely to delight older adults.

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