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

Fukumamori

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Let’s give a no-sew owl charm! Here are some ideas for a “Fukumamori.” Combining the owl motif—said to bring good fortune—with a protective amulet wishing for the recipient’s health, a Fukumamori is a gift that conveys how much you care.

You’ll need felt, fabric, buttons, bead stickers, string, beads, scissors, double-sided tape, and glue.

You can customize the design and colors, so try making one to match the recipient’s tastes and image.

sachet

How to Make a Sachet with What You Have: Easy Scented Bags, Simple Even by Hand-Sewing — Great for the Car, Closet, Drawers, or as a Gift

Sachets are perfect gifts for seniors, offering both a pleasant scent and the comforting feel of fabric.

Fold the top and bottom edges of the fabric 1 cm to the wrong side and sew.

Trim the seam allowance to about 5 mm, turn it right side out, and press with an iron to shape.

Place a fabric scrap infused with essential oil in the center, then add more fabric around it to create a soft, fluffy finish.

Attach the handle to the edge at the end, and it’s complete.

They’re versatile—you can place them in a closet or by your pillow to enjoy the fragrance, or carry them in a bag.

Choosing scents like lavender or citrus to suit the recipient’s taste makes the gift even more thoughtful.

Gentle in appearance and filled with care, it’s a uniquely heartfelt handmade present.

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Origami Album

Too easy 😲 Add more pages! Origami album ✨ #shorts

Let’s give a wonderful gift made with photos and messages.

Here are some origami album ideas.

In the past, albums were typically made by filing developed photos from a photo shop.

These days, it’s easy to print photos taken on a smartphone at home or at convenience stores.

Try making an origami album using your favorite photos taken with the person you’re giving the gift to, or photos filled with memories.

It’s also great that you can freely add more pages.

Origami Photo Frame

I made a photo frame out of origami. #origami #handmadegoods #origami

A wonderful idea for stylishly displaying photos! Here’s an idea for an origami photo frame.

Even if you want to make a photo frame by hand, many people might think, “It seems difficult,” or “Gathering materials is a hassle.” This time, let’s make and gift a simple, stylish photo frame using origami paper and cardstock.

All you need are craft origami paper, cardstock, scissors, and a photo.

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

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

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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!