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

kaleidoscope

Let’s make a kaleidoscope with Joie (Joha)

One distinctive feature of Yakult containers is their unique, light-transmitting color.

Let’s make a kaleidoscope that takes advantage of this light intake.

First, line the inside with a triangular piece of paper covered in mirror-finish film to make it reflective.

Make a peephole in the bottom of the container, and attach a case filled with beads to the lid—then it’s done.

By making the mirror shapes irregular, the view changes, so experimenting with mirror arrangements should be fun.

Not only the sparkle of the beads, but also the light captured by the container itself, contributes to its unique look.

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kappamaki

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Person

Subject: Arts and Crafts: Torn-paper collage face

It can be fun to make torn-paper portraits of yourself, your friends, or even celebrities! People might seem difficult, but if you work in a larger size, each part becomes easier to tear.

When tearing the outline of the face, it helps to rotate the paper as you tear.

Once the outline is done, stick on the eyes, nose, mouth, eyebrows, and cheeks, and finish by adding the hair! Since the nose can blend into the background color, changing its color tone can make it stand out.

This could be a lively activity at an adult day service, or something enjoyable to make together with your grandchildren.

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miyabi

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Make it for recreation! Paper cup crane

[Easy Craft] How to Make a Paper Cup “Claw Machine”

Let’s try making a paper-cup version of the ever-popular crane game from arcades.

The crane game market has been growing year by year, and it’s said that more than half of total sales at amusement facilities come from crane games.

Now, once you’ve prepared two paper cups, use one to make the crane body and the other to create the arm.

It nicely recreates that unreliable, hard-to-grab feeling of the arm.

The real machines move up, down, left, and right with control buttons, but for this crane, you’ll have to operate even the opening and closing of the arm by hand.

Fun to make and play with: Kendama!

Let's collect pine cones and make it! Handmade kendama

Many of you probably played with a kendama when you were children.

It’s an item loved by people of all ages.

Let’s make a handmade version of a kendama using a pinecone.

You’ll need a pinecone, twine, a paper cup, and a toilet paper roll, among other things.

Threading the twine through the pinecone is a delicate task, so it can help with fine motor rehabilitation.

The handle part is easy—just tape paper cups together.

It might also be fun to decorate it in your own cute style.

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Nanaka

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Easy-to-make quilling

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

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umbrella

Cute Umbrella You Can Make Easily <July Decoration> [Rainy Season Origami Craft] How to Make a 3D Umbrella ☆ Origami 3D Umbrella Tutorial

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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Yuuki

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Embroidery kit

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

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