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[For Seniors] Let’s Start a Fun Craft Activity

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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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Easy-to-make quilling

Roll it up and stick it on! An introduction to paper quilling

Easy-to-make quilling

This is an easy paper quilling method that anyone can try, using strips of colored paper cut into long, narrow pieces about 5 mm wide.

Basically, wrap the strip around a bamboo skewer, then remove it and make lots of parts! You can use them tightly wound, loosen them and shape them as you like—the creative freedom is part of the fun.

Since you’ll attach the pieces to a backing at the end, work while imagining the design you want in advance.

Once you’ve mastered the basics, why not try various shapes like teardrops and hearts?

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umbrella

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umbrella

How about making a cute umbrella decoration with a straw as the handle? First, prepare a sheet of origami paper, fold it in half twice, open it, and keep folding the opposite side along the crease you made.

Then fold the narrow corner in half, open it, and fold it to the other side—done with that step.

Finally, cut it into an isosceles triangle with scissors, cut the straw to a suitable length, and attach it as the handle to finish! Try using different colors to create your own original umbrellas!

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Embroidery kit

Seria purchase haul and I tried stitching the new embroidery kit! / Seria embroidery kit

Embroidery kit

These days, 100-yen shops sell all kinds of items.

They even have craft sections, so you can easily try things without going to a specialty store.

This time, I’d like to introduce embroidery kits from 100-yen shops.

They come with fabric printed with embroidery patterns and a set of instructions that explain the stitches and steps.

The designs include flowers, letters, and more, so pick your favorite and give it a try.

You can also find matching threads and embroidery hoops in the craft section at the 100-yen shop.

Older adults can enjoy quietly stitching their projects while having lively conversations with those around them.

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Mini bag made of faux leather

For absolute beginners: No sewing machine or needles needed! Super easy because there’s no sewing 😆 How to make mini gift bags for sharing and presents

Mini bag made of faux leather

Faux leather for crafts, which is also sold at 100-yen shops.

Unlike fabric, faux leather doesn’t fray at the edges, so you don’t even need to sew it.

It’s a perfect material for crafts aimed at seniors that don’t use needles.

Prepare a mini-bag pattern in advance, trace it onto the faux leather, and draw your guidelines.

Cut along the lines and assemble.

You can also add plates or ribbons if you like.

It will look nice displayed in a senior’s room, and it would also make a delightful gift for family.

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name tag rosette

A name tag rosette that can be easily made with masking tape and drawing paper

name tag rosette

Here’s an idea for a wearable name-tag rosette.

It consists of two main parts.

The first is the rosette body—decorate it with any design you like.

The second is the pin attachment.

Make this by sticking masking tape together in a Y shape.

Then combine the body with the pin attachment and add the pin to finish.

If you write your name on it, it could be very handy at events with lots of people.

Start by looking for masking tape with a cute pattern!

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Japanese-style name tag

I tried using up scrap paper! Japanese-style tags

Japanese-style name tag

This is a name tag made by layering various materials such as origami paper and fabric with traditional Japanese-style patterns.

The key point is how you arrange the layers, and it’s a great way to use leftover origami or fabric scraps from other crafts.

Cut unwanted cardboard to your desired size and use it as a base, then wrap it with origami paper or fabric.

If you’ll use it as a name tag, it’s recommended to leave a space for the name when wrapping, or attach the name afterward.

Rather than expressing a Japanese feel with patterns alone, adding three-dimensional motifs like flowers could also be interesting.

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Japanese-style rhombus pen holder

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Japanese-style rhombus pen holder

This pen holder has a mysterious shape that makes you wonder, “How do you make it? Isn’t it difficult?” But you can make it with just one milk carton and some origami paper—and by using your favorite origami or chiyogami, you can enjoy different looks.

For the spout section of the milk carton, cut slits at the four corners, mark a point 10 cm from there, and cut off the bottom portion.

The part with the slits will become the base, so cut off the spout area, then draw diagonal lines across the main body to form an X.

Score along the lines with scissors or a hard tool like a ballpoint pen to make folding easier.

Cover the surface with origami from the top, and for the indented diamond sections, apply a different piece of origami to finish.

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