[For Seniors] Crafts to Enjoy with Yakult Containers: Ideas for Ornaments and Toys
Did you know that empty Yakult bottles are actually perfect materials for crafts? Their small, easy-to-hold shape and uniquely translucent color give them a charm you won’t find elsewhere.
We’ve gathered craft ideas that make the most of Yakult bottles, such as stamps, maracas, and seasonal decorations.
Each project lets you move your fingers with purpose while enjoying your own creative twists.
They’re also great for recreational activities for seniors, so let your imagination run free and try creating your own original pieces!
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[For Seniors] Crafts to Enjoy with Yakult Containers: A Collection of Ideas for Ornaments and Toys (21–30)
carnation
Let’s make a carnation flower using an empty Yakult bottle.
All you need are the empty container, origami paper, and tape.
First, take two sheets of red origami paper, crumple them up, then spread them out.
Once spread, shape them into long strips and attach them around the mouth of the empty container.
Next, tear green origami paper by hand into long strips.
Attach these on the outside of the red paper like leaves.
Finally, wrap a narrow strip of origami with a written message around the base of the flower to finish.
It’s convenient because you don’t need any tools.
shelf
Let’s make a cute-looking shelf that takes advantage of the Yakult container’s distinctive shape.
Connect the containers, paint them, and use that as the pillars; then attach plywood to form the shelf.
By firmly gluing the containers and carefully matching the pillar heights, you’ll end up with a sturdy shelf.
Using the same type of container creates a unified look, while intentionally mixing different ones can result in a stylish shelf as well—highly recommended.
Pay attention to color choices and decorations, and create a shelf that reflects your personal style.
Cherry Blossom Stamp
This is a cherry blossom-pattern stamp that makes use of the small, easy-to-hold Yakult container—you can press it lightly and use it in various situations.
Simply attach a plastic bottle cap to the container and stick a cushion sheet cut into a cherry blossom shape onto the cap to finish.
By shaping it like petals, you can press at different angles to create a variety of cherry blossoms.
If you change the cushion sheet’s shape, you can make other designs too, so it might be fun to come up with your own original stamps.
candle
These are adorable candles that make the most of the Yakult bottle’s unique, softly glowing pastel color.
They use a candle lamp you can buy at a 100-yen shop, so there’s no real flame—great for safety.
Just decorate a bottle with the bottom cut off, attach the candle lamp, and you’re done.
The simplicity lets you enjoy all sorts of customizations.
If you use the bottle as-is, you can enjoy the light tinted by the candle’s color, and it could be fun to alter the light with added color, too.
It’s a craft that values creativity—coming up with your own decorations is key.
Rocket
How about making a pop-up rocket using Yakult containers? All you need are two empty Yakult bottles, a paper cup, masking tape, a straw, and rubber bands.
Connect the two empty containers at their drinking openings to make the rocket, and use the paper cup, straw, and rubber bands to build the launcher.
If the rubber bands are too loose, it won’t fly, so set the rocket and try launching it for real.
If you make it in advance, you’ll likely have a great time playing together when your grandchild comes to visit.
maracas
Maracas that make use of the Yakult bottle’s distinctive shape and lightness—what a craft you can keep enjoying even after you make it.
The method is simple: put beads or similar items inside the bottle, attach a cap, add decorations, and you’re done.
Because the beads strike the bottle’s unique contours, it’s easy to make sound without thinking too much about how you shake it.
It’s also fun that there are many variations, such as sealing a single bottle or connecting two bottles together.
Use your fingers for the finer steps and try adding your own personal decorations.
Whac-A-Mole
Let’s try making a whack-a-mole game—familiar from arcades—using Yakult containers.
Attach a spoon to a container to serve as a “mole,” and design it so the mole pops out from holes made with paper cups.
Decorations that hide the operators’ hands are also an important element to boost the excitement of the game.
By adjusting the number of moles and the number of people operating them, you can raise the difficulty and make the game even more thrilling.