[For Seniors] Easy Sunflower Origami Craft

Sunflower magnet

Summer vacation craft: Sunflower magnets with origami and plastic bottle caps 🌻 #SummerVacationCraft #Origami #Craft

Here’s an introduction to sunflower magnets that can be attached to whiteboards, refrigerators, and more.

Fold origami into triangles and other shapes, then cut to form sunflower petals and leaves.

Using a plastic bottle cap as the magnet base makes it easy to attach the origami sunflower.

For the center of the sunflower, paste a circle cut from brown origami paper and add dots with deco pens or paint.

You can also draw a mesh pattern if you like.

Make use of seniors’ ideas and creativity.

You can make one for yourself, or create them as gifts for your grandchildren, for example.

By changing the color of the origami paper, you can probably make other kinds of flowers too.

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Photo Sunflower

[Origami] Put a photo in a flower ☆ How to fold a photo sunflower [Origami] — Easy summer origami

This is a craft where a photo fits into the center of a sunflower.

Use a snapshot taken inside your facility or with your grandchildren.

It would be lovely to display a memorable photo in a handmade photo frame, wouldn’t it? Let’s make one with origami sunflowers.

For the origami sunflowers, crease the paper first and then fold along the lines.

Some parts are a bit intricate, so please support older adults who may find it difficult by making it together.

If you enjoy origami, you might find this project fun.

Make the leaves, stem, and pot, assemble them, and insert your treasured photo.

You can display it as is, or attach a backing sheet and add decorations for an even nicer finish.

Please give it a try!

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Sunflowers with paper cups

[Origami] How to Make a Sunflower

This is a sunflower craft that uses a paper cup like a flowerpot.

First, pre-crease the origami and make accordion folds to create the petals.

It’s recommended because you can keep the folds evenly spaced.

Cut the tips to form the petals, and make the center part with brown origami.

Wrap green origami around a bamboo skewer to make the stem, and add origami leaves.

There are many steps that use the fingers and hands, so it seems like a fun brain-training activity for older adults.

Stick the sunflowers into a melamine sponge or similar base, place them in the paper cup, and display.

Decorating the paper cup will make the craft even cuter.

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Sunflower wreath made with a paper plate

[Easy] Making a sunflower wreath with paper plates [Activity for seniors] Sunflower wreath

We’re going to make a sunflower wreath using a paper plate.

It’s also a great project for seniors to take home.

Some versions use origami paper to create the wreath base, but this time we’ll use a plate.

Wrap your choice of paper, such as kraft paper, around a paper plate with the center cut out.

Add more layers for decoration by wrapping crepe paper with a crinkled texture or Japanese-patterned paper, then attach sunflowers and leaves.

You can make the sunflowers and leaves with origami, or try using crepe paper instead.

The type of paper you choose will create different moods and styles.

It’s a cute project that’s perfect for a small group and is sure to spark plenty of conversation.

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A sunflower you can fold from a single sheet

Origami Flower: Easy way to make a sunflower from a single sheet — How to make an easy origami sunflower

When you think of sunflowers, you probably picture yellow petals surrounding a brown center.

This time, let’s make a sunflower using a single sheet of double-sided origami paper colored brown and yellow.

You can also glue together one yellow and one brown sheet, or fold with yellow paper and color the center brown or black.

The petal section involves steps like unfolding the paper, which uses fine motor skills and can help stimulate the brain.

Enjoy the process and use it to support cognitive activation.

Once finished, you can use the sunflower to decorate other creations, adding even more enjoyment to your origami projects.

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Cute sunflower

How to fold a simple, cute origami flower (sunflower)

Let me introduce a three-dimensional, corsage-like sunflower made with origami.

You’ll fold while adding creases to the paper step by step.

Although it involves a relatively large number of folds, that’s exactly what makes the sunflower’s petals beautifully expressed.

For older adults who are skilled at origami, it’s a rewarding project.

Of course, if it seems challenging, give it a try with some support from those around you.

You can display the finished piece on a wall, mount it on a backing sheet, or use it as a decoration for a wreath or another craft—it will look lovely.

By changing the color of the paper or trying other ideas, you can also adapt this project to create different kinds of flowers.

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A cute spiral-shaped sunflower

Origami Sunflower Folding Method: Origami sunflower tutorial (niceno1)

Would you like to make a sunflower with beautifully spiraling petals out of origami? This idea involves many steps to create crease lines, so it requires a bit of patience.

However, the creases themselves are made with simple folds, making it suitable for older adults as well.

First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice, then squash the pockets on both sides.

Next, fold the two bottom edges to meet the center line, open the paper, and use the creases to fold the four corners inward.

Then, using the creases, create an octagonal crease in the center of the paper.

After that, simply fold the paper along that octagon.

Finally, layer a circle-cut piece of origami paper in the center of the flower to complete the sunflower.

Try making them in various sizes and use them to decorate your walls for summer!

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