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Simple and easy! Crafts perfect for killing time

Here are some craft ideas recommended for those who suddenly have an unexpected gap in their schedule, feel at a loose end because the plan they had fell through, or are looking for something to focus on to pass the time.

Crafting has become a bit of a trend as we spend more time at home.

These days, you can buy all kinds of craft supplies at 100-yen shops, making it easy to get started.

We’ve put together simple ideas that are easy even for beginners, so if you’re new to crafting, please give them a try!

Simple and easy! Crafts perfect for killing time (31–40)

Bag made with craft band

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Bag made with craft band

Those natural-style baskets you often see on tables or in kitchens of stylish homes can be hard to find in a design you love or the exact size you want.

If that’s the case, why not make one yourself? You might think weaving a basket sounds a bit daunting, but using trendy craft tape makes the process fun—and pretty addictive! There are lots of colors available, so try making one in your favorite shade.

A handmade basket will perfectly match Scandinavian-style interiors, and people will be amazed when they hear you made it yourself.

Rain Droplet Hanging Ornaments

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Rain Droplet Hanging Ornaments

This is a charming hanging decoration that represents raindrops.

Fold double-sided pastel paper in half twice into a triangle, then open the pocket to make a square.

Fold along the crease, and cut it into a droplet shape so that the tips of the droplet meet.

After gluing part of the opening, make a slit slightly inside the outline, and unfold it.

Attach it to a string with double-sided tape, and your hanging decoration is complete! During the rainy season, when constant rain can dampen your mood, we hope that looking at these cute decorations will help you feel a little calmer.

ribbon scrunchie

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ribbon scrunchie

Scrunchies that can also be used as bracelets or hair ties are great for creating a cute or elegant look! Here’s an easy, no-sew way to make one by simply cutting and tying ribbon.

The materials—your favorite ribbon and a hair elastic ring—can all be found at a 100-yen shop.

To make it, prepare several pieces of ribbon cut to 12–13 cm.

Applying fray-preventing liquid to both ends of the ribbon will help keep them from fraying and make them more durable.

Once the ribbons are dry, tie them onto the elastic ring, and you’re done! Even tying each ribbon only halfway gives plenty of volume, so adjust the number of ribbons to your liking.

Hand-knitted headband

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Hand-knitted headband

Here’s how to make a headband using finger knitting.

Even if you’ve never knitted before or find it difficult, this is easy! Plus, since it’s finger knitting, you don’t need anything besides yarn—no needles required.

You thread the yarn alternately through your fingers, then move the front strand to the back of your fingers.

After you finish one row, wrap the yarn around to the front again, then move it to the back… It’s a simple, repetitive motion.

Why not try knitting while chatting with friends? You can use not only regular yarn but also T-shirt yarn.

Spherical felt garland

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Spherical felt garland

How about a cute garland made of felt spheres? The method is simple, and it’s great that all you really need is a hot glue gun.

First, cut the felt into circles, fold each one in half, and glue the fold with the hot glue gun.

Next, take three of the resulting felt half-circles and glue them together along the folded edges to form a hemisphere.

Finally, sandwich the string for the garland between two hemispheres and glue them together to finish.

Enjoy choosing colors and arranging them in an order that matches the atmosphere of the space where you plan to display the garland.