[For Seniors] Straw Craft Projects: Lightweight, Durable Baskets and Storage Boxes
Why not try making baskets and storage boxes out of drinking straws? By combining colorful straws, you can easily create attractive baskets and storage items like bags and baskets.
All you need are scissors and glue, so it’s perfect for craft time with seniors, too.
Straws are lightweight and easy to handle, making them a safe and reassuring material to work with.
You can also look forward to the sense of accomplishment from finishing a piece and the benefits of using fine motor skills.
Enjoy creating your lovely projects!
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[For Seniors] Crafting with Straws: Lightweight and Durable Baskets/Storage Boxes (1–10)
A basket made by braiding
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Recommended for those who like to focus on hands-on work! Here are some ideas for woven baskets you can make by braiding.
In recent years, stores have offered a wide variety of straw colors, making color selection part of the fun with these woven basket projects! The finished result looks so good you might not believe it’s made from straws—and you may even want to give it as a gift.
You’ll need supplies like two different colors of straws, tape, scissors, and so on.
You can also customize the basket size by changing the color combinations and the length of the straws!
gift box
This is a cute gift box made from colorful straws.
Glue the straws onto a backing sheet and assemble them into a box shape.
The steps are simple, but there’s a lot of handwork involved, making it great brain training and a recommended project for older adults.
If you use paper straws sold at 100-yen shops, they’re sturdy enough to create a solid, durable box.
For the inside, attach origami or your favorite patterns to a thick backing sheet, and you’ll reveal a charming little world when you open the lid.
It’s perfect to display in your room for yourself, and it would also make a delightful gift for someone else.
basket
Baskets are great for room storage and as interior decor.
Just placing a stylish basket instantly brightens up the look, and it’s reassuring when you have unexpected visitors.
It also adds warmth to the room and creates a chic atmosphere.
This time, let’s make a basket out of drinking straws.
Prepare straws in your favorite colors and connect them with a needle and thread.
Be sure to use the needle together with a staff member.
There’s a step where you’ll weave the straws; it’s a bit delicate work, making it perfect for stimulating the brain.
[For Seniors] Crafts Made with Straws: Lightweight and Durable Baskets/Storage Boxes (11–20)
Stylish flower vase
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Let’s brighten up your room with stylish decor! Here are some ideas for chic flower vases.
When you want to change your room’s mood or overall impression, displaying your favorite flowers can transform both the atmosphere and your spirits.
How about making a fashionable flower vase that’s perfect for such moments? You’ll need a snack tube, paper straws, silver paint, gold paint, a sponge, and adhesive or a hot glue gun.
By intentionally attaching the straws in a zigzag pattern, you can create a modern-looking flower vase!
Basket made with a milk carton and a straw
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Let’s have fun expressing an original world! Here are ideas for a basket made from a milk carton and straws.
These are straw basket ideas perfect for summer.
In the video, blue and white straws are attached to a milk carton to create a cool, refreshing look.
It’s also unique how the straws are cut to make fish swimming in the sea and seaweed.
Incorporating detailed work like this can help with fine motor skills, too.
It would be fun to come up with autumn, winter, and spring versions to match the seasons!
shoulder bag
This time, how about making a stylish shoulder bag out of drinking straws? It’s great that you can use lightweight materials so it’s easy to carry around.
First, pick two colors of straws you like.
Choosing contrasting colors is recommended because they add a nice accent.
Cut them in half, then start combining them.
The steps are repetitive, so it’s good for finger dexterity practice and easy to remember.
Finally, attach the shoulder strap and you’re done.
Incorporating bead materials is also an essential touch for extra style.
pen holder
A pen holder makes an excellent gift for someone special and is also perfect for personal use.
The materials you’ll need this time are straws, construction paper, glue, and so on.
Choose straws with patterns you like.
You can find a variety at 100-yen shops, so picking them out is fun too.
First, glue the straws onto the construction paper.
Then roll it up, and your pen holder is complete! Add a ribbon for a festive finish.
Just thinking about which pens to put in it is enough to make you excited, isn’t it?