[For Seniors] Crafts to Enjoy with Yakult Containers: Ideas for Ornaments and Toys

reindeer

Reindeer made with a Yakult bottle

You can make reindeer and Santa decorations using Yakult containers.

To remove the dent in the middle of the container after peeling off the label, wrap felt around it twice, then stick double-sided tape on the outside of the container and wrap yarn tightly around it without gaps.

Attach a bell to a felt strip for the collar and fix it to the reindeer’s neck area with double-sided tape.

Make the antlers from felt reinforced with a cardboard template, and attach them.

For the ears, use felt without a backing and attach them with a hot glue gun.

For the eyes, use stick-on pearl embellishments colored with a black marker.

Finish by attaching a red pom-pom for the nose.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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A snake that wriggles and stretches

Just connect empty containers♪ and the stretchable toy is complete

Here’s an idea for a snake toy you can make with simple steps.

There are three main steps.

First, prepare four containers and use an awl to make a hole in the bottom of each.

Next, thread an elastic cord through the holes and tie a knot at each end so it doesn’t slip out of the containers.

That completes the snake’s body; finally, decorate the containers, then cut and color the elastic cord on the mouth side to look like a tongue, and you’re done.

The process itself is simple, but it turns into a realistic toy that wiggles and moves.

Even though the steps are simple, there are some fine tasks like threading the elastic through small holes, so it’s a craft that lets you focus your hands and enjoy the detailed work.

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Hane Keisuke

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Glowing Snowman

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How about making a fun Christmas-time snowman using just empty Yakult bottles, round stickers, and decoration lights from the 100-yen shop? Peel off the outer label from the empty Yakult bottle, then use round stickers to create the snowman’s features.

For the nose, cut a large round sticker into a triangle—it works great.

Put the decoration light inside, and you’re done.

Even if it’s not a snowman, you can add any pattern to the empty bottle and pop in a decoration light to use it as various kinds of ornaments.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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bear

There are many kinds of dolls made with Yakult containers, but using them upside down might be unusual.

Here, let’s use an empty container upside down to make a bear.

First, stick double-sided tape all around the container, then wrap yarn around and around it.

The bottom of the container will be the head, so attach a circular piece of colored paper there and add the ears.

Draw the nose and mouth on a round sticker and stick it on, add the eyes, and you’re done.

They look very cute if you make lots of them in various colors.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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lamp

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Here’s an idea for making a lamp that uses Yakult containers as a support column.

First, prepare two containers and glue them together at the drinking openings.

Next, cut out two 10 cm diameter cardboard circles, glue them together, and attach the previously joined containers at the center.

This will form the base and the column of the lamp.

Then, prepare a paper bowl, cut out the bottom, and decorate it with a decorative sheet.

After that, cut some disposable chopsticks and glue them in a cross shape across the rim of the paper bowl.

Place this on top of the column and glue it in place to finish.

If you put an LED inside, it can be used as a stylish lamp.

Since there are many steps involving cutting and gluing various materials, it’s a great idea for when you want to take your time and enjoy a craft project.

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Hane Keisuke

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Totem pole

Craft time: Easy! Play with Yakult building blocks and make a totem pole! [Poi Art]

A totem pole refers to a columnar wooden sculpture erected by Indigenous peoples of North America.

They are characterized by colorful decoration and faces painted on them.

This time, let’s make a totem pole by decorating a Yakult container.

The method is up to you, but decorate the container with colored paper and, at the end, draw patterns and faces with a pen and color them to finish.

If everyone makes multiple totem poles and stacks them, it will look just like a real totem pole.

The detailed decorating involves using your fingertips, and thinking about what design to create as you go should be an enjoyable process.

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Hane Keisuke

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Mummy-kun

Let's make a little mummy using an empty lactic acid bacteria drink container!

Here’s a great idea to try when you’re looking for a Halloween-season craft.

It’s a mummy mascot you can make using a Yakult bottle, pipe cleaners, and yarn.

First, attach the pipe cleaners to the bottle as arms, then wrap the yarn around to create the mummy.

Finish by sticking on googly-eye stickers you can find at 100-yen shops.

The steps are simple, but wrapping the yarn may require some dexterity.

It’s a recommended idea when you want a craft that doesn’t take much time but still gives your fingers a good workout.

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Hane Keisuke

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