[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!
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[For Seniors] Sunflower Crafts: A Collection of Ideas to Brighten Up Your Indoor Space (21–30)
Sunflower Origami Calendar
Here’s an idea for an origami calendar with a full-on summer vibe: a sunflower with a calendar designed in its center.
Cut origami paper into small squares to make the petals, and connect them in a ring to create a three-dimensional effect.
Prepare a piece of origami for the center with the dates written on it; attach it to the flower, and your sunflower calendar is complete.
Its bright, sunny look brings a summery feel just by placing it on a desk or hanging it on a wall.
Since there are no difficult steps, it’s also recommended as a recreational activity in senior facilities.
A sunflower whose bud is opening
Isn’t the sunflower one of the flowers that best represents summer? When older adults see sunflower-themed artwork, some may feel, “Ah, it’s summer.” If large, sun-like sunflowers are displayed on the facility walls, they may even lift everyone’s spirits.
This time, we’re introducing a fun craft that lets you enjoy the process from bud to full bloom.
Take strips of construction paper cut into long, narrow pieces and paste them so they cover the sunflower base made from a paper plate.
It’s a clever mechanism: as you cut the strip-like construction paper, it looks as if the flower is blooming.
People can look forward to seeing the paper petals open little by little each day.
Sunflower wall decoration
As a flower that evokes summer, sunflower wall decorations are a great craft activity for seniors, especially when the usual extreme heat makes it hard to go outside.
Just use a plate or similar item to trace a circle, then attach paper petals around it to create bold, eye-catching sunflowers that bloom indoors.
This kind of hands-on task is recommended for older adults, and if it’s difficult to get right, you can adjust the size of the plate to make flowers in a size that’s easier to handle.
Classic yellow is lovely, but using patterned paper to create colorful sunflowers is fun too.
Sunflower magnet
Let me introduce a sunflower magnet you can make with origami paper and a plastic bottle cap.
First, prepare yellow, green, and brown origami paper.
Fold the yellow and green paper while marking guidelines, then cut them into flower and leaf shapes with scissors and shape them neatly.
When assembling the flower, layer the petals slightly offset so they don’t overlap directly—that makes it look nicer.
Cut the brown paper into a circle, then glue it on while checking the placement with the leaves to form the sunflower.
Glue a magnet to a plastic bottle cap, then attach it to the back of the sunflower to finish.
If you make a bunch and display them, they’ll transform the feel of your room.
Give it a try!
sunflower fan
You can’t go without a fan in the hot summer, right? Why not make a cute sunflower-shaped fan and enjoy the season? Combine yellow and brown origami to create an accordion fold and tie the center with a string.
Attach a stem-shaped handle, and you’ll have an adorable sunflower fan that opens like a folding fan! It folds up compactly, so it’s easy to carry.
You can also make it summery and lovely by drawing sunflowers on a blank fan or simply sticking on sunflower designs made from photos or origami!
Sunflower brooch
Wouldn’t it be lovely to take home something you can use every day? With that in mind, I’m suggesting a sunflower brooch.
The idea is to stitch fabric together to create a brooch with a sunflower motif.
You can attach it to clothing or hats, or even use it on curtains—there are lots of ways to enjoy it.
Sunflowers are typically yellow, but the depth of the yellow can change the impression.
It might be nice to imagine the color of the place you’ll attach it and finish it in a shade that matches.
Sunflower wreath
Here’s a sunflower wreath idea that will instantly brighten up your room.
First, prepare a paper plate.
Cut out the center to turn it into a wreath base.
Next, decorate the paper-plate wreath by wrapping it with construction paper and adding ribbons.
Finally, adorn it with sunflowers made from construction paper.
The yellow color will make a great accent in your room, and it will also create a cheerful atmosphere if you display it by your front door.