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[For Seniors] Sunflower Crafts: A Collection of Ideas to Brighten Up Your Indoor Space
When you think of summer flowers, many people probably picture sunflowers.
Their brightly colored yellow petals give off an energetic vibe.
This time, we’re introducing sunflower-themed crafts designed for older adults.
Even if you’re not very skilled at crafting, these are all simple ideas that are easy to make.
In addition to origami and felt, they use materials like newspapers and paper cups that are easy to find at 100-yen shops, making them simple to try.
Please use this article as a reference and enjoy working on fun summer crafts!
[For Seniors] Sunflower Crafts: A Collection of Ideas to Brighten Up Your Indoor Space (1–10)
Wreath of sunflowers and gerberas
Here’s how to make a bright, summery, and festive interior item: a sunflower and gerbera wreath.
Shape yellow origami paper into flowers and glue the petals so they are slightly offset.
Cut brown origami into thin strips, glue them, snip fine fringes, and roll them up to create the sunflower seeds.
For the gerberas, make the flowers with white origami in the same way and use yellow origami for the centers.
Making small mini gerberas adds size variation and an even cuter finish.
Attach leaves to the wreath base, then decorate it with the flowers to complete.
It turns out beautifully even with materials from a 100-yen shop, so it’s highly recommended.
sunflower wall decoration
Sunflowers are one of the flowers that symbolize summer, aren’t they? Seeing sunflowers blooming on a hot day can make you feel energized.
Let’s make a wall decoration with a sunflower motif.
Using crinkled crepe sheets to create the sunflowers gives the piece a nice textured look.
Fold and cut the crepe sheets to make the sunflower petals.
We’ll form the center by crumpling tissue paper, and here’s a fun method: put the crumpled tissue paper into a plastic bottle cap for the center, or press the tissue crumpled with the cap.
This leaves a round imprint on the tissue, adding a nice accent to the sunflower’s center.
Glue the sunflower onto a backing sheet, place it on a stand made from a disposable chopstick, and it’s complete.
It’s a lovely piece that seniors can take home and display in their homes.
sunflower
Let’s make interior decor items that let you feel the seasons even inside your home.
Here are some sunflower ideas.
Speaking of sunflowers, they’re flowers that are at their best in the summer, when the sun blazes down.
This is a great idea for those who find it difficult to spend long hours outdoors in the hot summer.
This time, let’s make beautifully blooming sunflowers out of tissue paper.
You’ll need six sheets of yellow tissue paper, string, a ruler, scissors, glue, brown yarn, thick paper (cardboard), craft adhesive, and masking tape.
The steps are simple, so give it a try!
A lifelike sunflower made with origami
Why not try making a sunflower out of origami that looks just like the real thing? All you need are yellow and brown origami paper, wire, tissue paper, and green floral tape.
First, cut the yellow origami into four equal squares and shape them into petals.
Next, cut the brown origami into thin strips and make fine slits along them.
Roll up the brown strips to create the sunflower’s center, then glue the petals onto a backing and attach the center to form the flower head.
Wrap tissue paper and green tape around the wire to make the stem, attach the flower, and you’ll have a sunflower that looks just like the real thing.
It’s full of summer charm, making it perfect as a gift or for room decor.
Torn-paper collage of sunflowers
A popular recreation activity in senior care facilities is “chigiri-e,” a craft where you paste torn pieces of colored paper onto a coloring sheet.
Although the steps are simple—tearing paper by hand and gluing it down—it helps exercise the fingers and stimulate the brain.
By using yellow and brown origami paper to create summery sunflowers, you can capture a strong sense of the season.
It’s flexible and appealing because you can have a large group create one piece together or have each person make their own unique work.
No special tools are required, making it perfect for activities in day service programs and other senior facilities.
It’s a safe and enjoyable craft we highly recommend.
Sunflower weaving with paper plates
We’d like to introduce a sunflower weaving craft made using a paper plate and raffia tape.
First, use parchment paper to shape a flower template, then place it over a paper plate and draw guidelines.
Cut along the lines with scissors, and paint the plate with acrylic paints in sunflower colors.
Wrap twine across the gaps between the petals, then use that as the warp and weave the raffia tape through like a loom.
You’ll end up with a colorful, summery, and cheerful sunflower.
Since it uses easily accessible materials, it’s also recommended as a recreation activity in senior care facilities.
Sunflower Coaster
Why not try handmaking sunflower coasters that will shine in the summer season? All you have to do is cut and paste felt, so anyone can give it a try with ease! It’s handy to prepare a template in advance.
Cut the felt into petal shapes, layer two pieces, and create the sunflower’s center by weaving strips of felt.
Using different colors for the petals will enhance the design.
Finally, secure each part with a glue gun or adhesive, and you’re done.
Felt is soft to the touch and easy to work with, so be sure to incorporate it into your crafts!
