[For Seniors] Enjoy the Hot Summer to the Fullest! A Collection of Easy Craft Ideas
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.
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[For Seniors] Make the Most of the Hot Summer! A Collection of Easy Craft Ideas (21–30)
Glowing & Moving Firefly
These days, we see fireflies in nature less and less.
There was a time when fireflies would fly near rice paddies and marshes, their tails glowing.
Some older folks may remember spending summers watching them.
So here’s a craft that uses glow-in-the-dark stickers to make fireflies that shine in the dark.
Attach a glowing section made from the stickers to the body of a firefly cut out of construction paper.
Then tie a thread to the body and hang it up.
It will sway gently and look like a real firefly flying through the air.
It’s a firefly craft that can bring back nostalgic memories of summer.
A paper cup windmill
A pinwheel that you can easily make with a paper cup looks refreshing and is perfect as a recreational activity.
Just cut open the paper cup to form the blades, make a post with a skewer or small branch, and attach a straw handle threaded through a pair of disposable chopsticks—then it’s done.
It’s easy for everyone from children to seniors.
With few tools and steps required, you can make it anywhere, so it’s highly recommended.
You can also enjoy designing your own original pinwheel—it’s a simple craft that’s fun to customize.
Watermelon fan
Here’s how to make a watermelon fan using popsicle sticks.
Gather popsicle sticks, wire, colored construction paper, and glue.
Prepare five popsicle sticks and drill a hole at the bottom of each stick.
Thread the wire through the holes to bind them together.
Cut the construction paper into a fan-shaped watermelon slice, and use colored paper to create the rind and seeds to form the watermelon design.
Open and close the fan as you assemble it so the shape and movement work smoothly, then finish it up.
Add your name or decorations to create your own original fan.
Pin Friends
Let me introduce some very cute “pin friends” made from popsicle sticks.
Draw faces on the sticks and add color.
Using washi tape or colored pens to create patterns will make them look bright and adorable.
Once you’ve finished drawing, glue the popsicle sticks onto clips and you’re done.
They’d look stylish and cute attached to a small message card or letter.
Making several in different sizes to create a set of pin friends would look festive when lined up, too.
Give it a try!
aroma air freshener
A cool-looking aroma diffuser is perfect not only for your home but also as a gift! First, put some ice pack gel into a stylish bottle.
The final look changes depending on the color of the gel, so choose your favorite shade like blue or clear.
Add crystal stones and a small amount of glitter, then mix well to blend everything together.
Finally, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil, and you’re done! All you do is add the materials and mix, yet it looks just like a store-bought diffuser.
It’s also nice to prepare several fragrance options so people can choose the scent they like.
clear-file wind chime
Recommended for seniors who are confident with their hands is this “Clear File Wind Chime.” Since you’ll be using blades or a utility knife, please be very careful when making it.
The materials are a clear file folder, string, a bell, and optional decorative items.
First, cut the clear file into thin rectangular strips, then connect them vertically to form a birdcage-like shape.
This will be the main body of the wind chime; fix it so it becomes spherical and add decorations.
Thread the string through, attach the bell, and you’re done.
It’s fine to use old, no-longer-needed clear files.
This craft takes more time than paper crafts, so make sure you have plenty of time and enjoy the process.
Puzzle
You can make a puzzle out of popsicle sticks.
After you make it, playing with it is good brain training, too.
It’s easy to make.
Stick stickers onto the popsicle sticks, then cut and separate them.
When you cut them apart, cutting from the back makes a cleaner finish.
Using large stickers makes a relatively easy puzzle, while using small round stickers can actually make it surprisingly difficult.
Try different kinds of stickers and see what works.
It’s also convenient because it’s easy to put away when you’re done.
