[For Seniors] Easy Craft Activity Using Straws
You might not associate straws with crafts, but you can actually make all sorts of things with them.
This time, we’ll introduce easy straw craft activities that are especially recommended for seniors.
Straws, which are so useful for drinking, can also be used in many ways for crafts.
You can even make flowers and stars with straws.
Some projects involve making cuts and require fine motor work, which can help improve concentration.
Please use this article as a reference for straw craft activities in day service programs and senior care facilities.
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[For Seniors] Easy Crafts Using Straws (11–20)
umbrella

How about making a cute umbrella decoration with a straw as the handle? First, prepare a sheet of origami paper, fold it in half twice, open it, and keep folding the opposite side along the crease you made.
Then fold the narrow corner in half, open it, and fold it to the other side—done with that step.
Finally, cut it into an isosceles triangle with scissors, cut the straw to a suitable length, and attach it as the handle to finish! Try using different colors to create your own original umbrellas!
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!
Pen holder with large capacity
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A recommendation for those who keep diaries or love drawing! Here’s an idea for a pen holder that can store a lot.
Do you keep a daily journal or enjoy sketching as a hobby? This practical item is perfect for you.
Let’s make a pen holder out of drinking straws that can hold various types of pens.
You’ll need a paper cup, scissors, straws in your favorite colors, a hot glue gun, cardboard, and some decorative materials.
It looks like it’ll be useful not only for pens but also for storing small items!
A small container that opens wide
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I want to keep my precious items safely stored! Here’s an idea for a small container that pops open.
It’s perfect for anyone who wants a lidded trinket box or wants to try a handmade craft using straws.
You’ll need straws in your favorite colors, scissors, a glue gun or adhesive, and wire.
In the video, it’s finished in rainbow colors, but choosing monochrome or natural tones might help it blend into your interior decor.
The time you spend planning color combinations could also be a nice bit of stimulation for your brain.
gift box
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How about making interior decor gift boxes using straws? They turn into three-dimensional decorations with a strong visual impact! This idea is especially perfect if you want to surprise someone with a “Wait, you made this yourself?!” moment.
You will need paper straws, a hot glue gun, jute twine, white spray paint, ribbon, and scissors.
It looks even more charming if you put ornaments or gifts inside! If you love surprises, give it a try.
small basket
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Decor you’ll want to display! Here are ideas for making small baskets.
How about creating little baskets that brighten up your room just by placing them around? Plus, it’s great that you can store small items inside the basket! What you’ll need: plastic cups, scissors or a craft knife, a glue gun or adhesive, fabric in a pattern you like, cardboard, straws in your preferred color or pattern, decorative parts like lace and flowers, thick paper, ribbons, and more.
Using paper straws will give it a natural look.
[For Seniors] Simple Craft Activities Using Straws (21–30)
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!


