[For Seniors] Sunflower Crafts: A Collection of Ideas to Brighten Up Your Indoor Space

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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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 made from felt

DIY to Enjoy Summer: No-Sew Felt Sunflower [Sunflower] [Sun flower]

These felt sunflowers are a great option for summer decor.

They’re perfect for seniors who aren’t comfortable going out—you can easily enjoy sunflowers at home, so give it a try! Cut a strip of felt into a ribbon shape, make lots of slits in it, then roll it up and secure it with a glue gun or adhesive to create the sunflower’s center.

Using yellow and brown felt gives it that classic sunflower look.

Next, cut yellow felt to make the petals.

Finally, attach all the parts and you’re done.

Add wire to display it in a vase, or make a smaller version to enjoy as a hair accessory or corsage!

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papercut sunflower

[Origami] Kirigami Flower (42) Sunflower 🌻 Sunflower Origami

Once you get the hang of it, kirigami is an easy and enjoyable craft, making it a great option for older adults as well.

Folding origami paper and cutting with scissors are effective for finger dexterity training and dementia prevention, so try incorporating it into at-home activities or day-service recreation.

To make a kirigami sunflower, first fold yellow origami paper into a triangle.

Then fold it firmly by crossing at the center, and fold it in half again.

Next, sketch a template so the cuts will form petal shapes, cut along the lines with scissors, and open it up to reveal the flower.

Do the same with a slightly smaller piece of brown origami paper to create the sunflower’s center.

If you punch two holes with a hole punch while it’s still folded, it will give a more sunflower-like look when opened.

Finally, layer the pieces and glue them together to finish.

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Torn-paper collage with newspapers

How to Make Newspaper Collage Art (Tokyo Shimbun)

Why not reuse old newspapers to make torn-paper collages? Torn-paper art is also great for finger dexterity training and dementia prevention in older adults! If you choose sunflowers as your theme, it’s a good idea to cut out and collect yellow, green, and brown sections from the newspaper.

First, draw an outline of a sunflower, then use it as a base and paste on pieces of torn newspaper.

Using a variety of shades will give your work more depth, so give it a try! Sunflowers have a limited color palette, making them an easy motif to create for all ages.

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Sunflower wall-hanging arrangement

[IGTV] Wall-hanging sunflower arrangement made with artificial flowers

This is a wall-hanging arrangement made with artificial sunflowers.

Besides hanging it on a room wall, it’s also great for decorating your front door! Using tree branches as the base, arrange sunflowers and green-toned materials.

You can find the materials at 100-yen shops, so it’s a good idea to check the stores regularly.

First, bundle the green materials and secure them with a cable tie, then bundle the sunflowers while checking the balance.

You can add other materials afterward to increase volume.

Finally, tie two spots with a wide ribbon and you’re done! It also makes a perfect gift, so give it a try.

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Sunflower and cosmos wreath decoration

Sunflower and Cosmos Paper Flower Wreath Decoration | DIY: How to Make a Paper Sunflower and Cosmos Flower Wreath [Kazari-mon]

Let me introduce a bright and cute sunflower and cosmos wreath decoration.

We’ll make the flower parts—sunflowers and cosmos—using origami.

When cutting the petals, you can create a three-dimensional shape by being mindful of the folds and cutting method.

These delicate, hands-on tasks also provide great stimulation for the brain.

For both the cosmos and sunflowers, consider varying the sizes and attach them to the wreath base with glue.

By being creative with the way you arrange and layer the flowers, you can highlight their delicacy and beauty, resulting in a lovely finished wreath.

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