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[For Seniors] Enjoy the Hot Summer to the Fullest! A Collection of Easy Craft Ideas

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Summer is the season when we start to sweat more and more.

Even indoors, you may sometimes feel the heat.

However, some older adults seem to have a harder time sensing heat.

This time, we’ll introduce some simple, recommended crafts you can do indoors during the hot season, when outdoor activities tend to decrease.

By creating summer-themed pieces, you can help people feel the season, even if it’s become harder to sense it.

After making them, you can take them home or display them at a facility, which can also give a sense of accomplishment!

Crafting involves fine motor movements of the fingertips and thinking through the steps in your head, stimulating the brain and serving as brain training.

Please enjoy making them at your own pace.

[For Seniors] Make the Most of the Hot Summer! Easy Craft Idea Collection (201–210)

Three-dimensional and cute pufferfish, jellyfish, and starfish

Easy August wall display with templates: make a summer sea of porcupinefish, jellyfish, and starfish using colored construction paper.

Three-dimensional and cute pufferfish, jellyfish, and starfish

How about a wall decoration that combines uniquely shaped sea creatures like porcupinefish, jellyfish, and starfish? Just seeing these unusual ocean animals can be stimulating for older adults and make the display even more enjoyable.

Create the porcupinefish, jellyfish, and starfish by cutting and pasting construction paper.

Incorporate mountain and valley folds to give them a three-dimensional finish, which will add a sense of movement when displayed on the wall.

Using an ocean or sky as the background will make the wall pop, so give it a try!

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[For Seniors] Make the Most of the Hot Summer! A Collection of Easy Craft Ideas (211–220)

A simple three-dimensional morning glory

[Origami Flower] An easier, 3D “Morning Glory ver. 2023” folding method! Origami morning glory tutorial

A simple three-dimensional morning glory

This is a morning glory made from a single sheet of origami, cleverly using reverse folds and other techniques to create a three-dimensional, soft appearance.

Not only does it look good from the front, but the base is also shaped solidly like a real flower, making it easy to incorporate into decorations.

You cut the edge of the folded paper, then unfold it and fold it again while making use of the white on the back.

Because there are many fine reverse folds, the whole piece tends to wrinkle, but intentionally adding wrinkles is also recommended to achieve a softer-looking morning glory.

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paper-cup wind chime

[Senior Recreation] Paper Cup Wind Chimes 🎐 A Summer Tradition You Can Make Easily. Includes Audio Commentary.

paper-cup wind chime

Here’s an idea for making wind chimes using paper cups.

First, attach origami paper with your favorite patterns to the sides and bottom of the paper cup.

That will be the outer appearance.

If you want to add decorations, using round or star-shaped stickers can make it look cute.

Once the outside is done, make a hole in the bottom, thread a string through, and attach a bell or a paper tanzaku (strip) to the end.

If you tie a ring to the other end, it will be handy for hanging by a window.

The steps are very simple, so please give it a try.

If you’re at a facility, hosting a wind chime design contest could be a fun activity as well.

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Easy crepes with paper plates

[Craft Play] Kids will be amazed by how delicious it looks! Let’s make an easy crepe with a paper plate

Easy crepes with paper plates

Here’s a cute crepe craft idea using a paper plate.

First, take a paper plate whose back side has been colored yellow, roll it with the white side on the inside to resemble crepe batter, and glue it in place.

Then attach a circular sheet of origami paper, cut to about half the size of the plate, on top to create the wrapper/holder area.

After that, decorate it with cotton, felt balls, and paper fruits you’ve made from construction paper to complete your delicious-looking crepe.

It’s not edible, of course, which means you can focus on appearance and pile on all kinds of toppings.

Try decorating with summer seasonal fruits and have fun!

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Mural of Fireworks

How to Make a “Fireworks” Wall Decoration! Easy with Free Templates! Summer, July, August, Festival, Construction Paper, Craft, Wall Decor, Papercraft, Paper Craft

Mural of Fireworks

When you think of summer traditions, fireworks probably come to mind.

Seeing beautiful fireworks light up the night sky makes you feel like you can fully enjoy summer.

For some older adults, though, it can be difficult to see fireworks up close.

For those people, we recommend a fireworks wall mural.

If you display it in your room, you can admire it anytime.

Let’s make a fireworks mural this time.

All you have to do is paste pieces of construction paper cut into colorful firework shapes onto black construction paper.

It’s easy to make, so it’s great for beginners at crafts.

Please create a lovely fireworks mural that will let older adults fully enjoy the summer.

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firework ball

[Summer Origami Craft] How to Make a Fireworks Ball with Audio Guide ☆ Origami Fireworks Ball Tutorial — Decorations for July and August

firework ball

This is a 3D firework ball that’s perfect as a hanging decoration.

Its unique look is cute and would likely delight seniors as well.

Cut black origami paper into circles, and do the same with your preferred colored origami.

Fold the black circles and cut out shapes to create firework patterns.

Next, glue the black cutouts onto the colored circles.

Make six of these sets and glue them together to transform them into a ball shape! It may take some time, but you can also have fun arranging them—such as connecting three balls together.

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plant dyeing

Plant dyeing with black soybeans: Create a beautiful blue with easy soak-dyeing 💙 A must-see for beginners! A simple, heat-free method for plant dyeing 🌿

plant dyeing

Let’s try plant dyeing, using colors from plants to dye fabric! There are many recommended materials for plant dyeing—such as black soybeans, mugwort, and onion skins—so pick whatever you like.

For the fabric, choose natural fibers like linen, cotton, or wool.

Before dyeing, soak the fabric in milk or similar to infuse it with protein.

Make the dye by simmering your chosen materials in a pot.

Next, prepare a mordant using alum and apply the dye to the fabric.

After dyeing, rinse with water and let it dry to finish.

Because the process takes time and care, you’ll feel a special attachment to the piece you create.

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