[For Seniors] Let’s Start a Fun Craft Activity
In elderly care facilities and day service centers, craft-based recreation is essential.
Because it involves fine motor movements, it helps with rehabilitation and stimulates the brain.
In this article, we’ve gathered easy and enjoyable craft ideas that older adults can make with minimal effort.
Even those who have never done crafts and lack confidence will find it easy to get started.
Most materials are things you already have at home or can quickly pick up at a dollar store.
If you’re interested in crafts, give them a try!
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[For Seniors] Let's Start Fun Craft Activities (91–100)
cabbage white (butterfly)
Here’s how to make a cabbage white butterfly using ice cream sticks.
Glue the sticks together to form the wing sections.
Shape the wings so they have a rounded form by trimming, shaving, and cutting as needed.
Make the body and antennae, then attach them.
Paint each part, and once dry, glue them together in the shape of a cabbage white butterfly to finish.
Each piece is delicate, so assemble carefully.
The large wings have a three-dimensional look, as if the butterfly might take off at any moment.
Give it a try!
robot arm
As a craft you can enjoy with familiar materials, a “robot arm” is perfect for stimulating fine motor skills and imagination.
First, prepare six sticks with holes drilled at both ends and in the middle.
Be careful—if you use too many, the weight will make it unstable.
Arrange two sticks in an X shape and insert a toothpick through the overlapped center to secure them.
Then fix the ends of the X shapes to each other to stabilize the frame.
Attach a short stick at the tip as a claw, and add a plastic bottle cap as a handle at the other end to complete the robot arm.
It’s a craft idea that offers plenty of satisfaction and smiles, since you can use it to pick up and move small objects.
[For Seniors] Let's Start Fun Craft Activities (101–110)
House-shaped key holder
Introducing a house-shaped key holder that will instantly make your home look more stylish.
Gather ice cream sticks, a hot glue gun, a utility knife, and acrylic paint to get started.
Arrange the ice cream sticks into the shape and size of the house you want, then use a pencil to mark the cutting lines.
Once the basic prep is done, cut along the lines with the utility knife.
While gently holding the arranged sticks so they don’t shift, glue them together with the hot glue gun.
Paint with acrylics, install a screw to hang the keys, and you’re done.
It’s also cute and recommended to make several in different acrylic paint colors and display them together.
rubber band car
Let me show you how to make a rubber band car where ice cream sticks quickly transform into a car.
Start by gluing the ice cream sticks together to create the base of the car.
Cut a straw and glue the pieces on to make the axle holders for the wheels.
Fit plastic bottle caps onto cut bamboo skewers and glue them in place to create the wheels.
Make a hook or catch for the rubber band, and once you attach the rubber band at the end, it’s complete.
The car launches using the spinning force from the rubber band, and it’s a lot of fun.
Try painting the ice cream sticks and make your very own original car!
dragonfly
Let me introduce an original dragonfly craft made with popsicle sticks.
Use two popsicle sticks and draw patterns with colored pens to create the wings.
You’re free to choose any colors and designs, so try drawing your own vibrant, original patterns.
Do the same by adding color to the body.
Use glue to attach the wings together, then glue them onto the body.
Finally, stick on the eyes and draw a mouth to finish.
It’s a great way to brighten up your room with your own handmade dragonfly.
Christmas wreath
Here’s a craft idea using recycled ice cream sticks: a “Christmas Wreath.” Use six sticks to form a hexagonal base, then wrap it with green yarn to create the wreath foundation.
Enjoy decorating it with cute touches like pipe-cleaner and pom-pom snowmen.
Finish by adding a “Merry Christmas” plaque or a ribbon to complete your original Christmas wreath.
Depending on how you arrange the sticks and choose the decorations, you can create a one-of-a-kind piece.
It’s an easy, enjoyable recycled craft idea that seniors can also make with ease.
Christmas wreath
Here’s a craft idea using recycled ice cream sticks: a “Christmas Wreath.” Use six sticks to form a hexagonal base, then wrap it with green yarn to create the wreath foundation.
Enjoy decorating it with cute touches like pipe-cleaner and pom-pom snowmen.
Finish by adding a “Merry Christmas” plaque or a ribbon to complete your original Christmas wreath.
Depending on how you arrange the sticks and choose the decorations, you can create a one-of-a-kind piece.
It’s an easy, enjoyable recycled craft idea that seniors can also make with ease.