[For Seniors] Easy Craft Ideas to Make at Day Service in July

crab

[Origami] How to Make a Crab

Here’s an introduction to crab origami that evokes the feeling of the summer sea.

Many older adults may have gone to the beach with family or friends during summer vacation.

This crab origami is sure to bring back those happy memories.

When you think of crabs, you think of their claws—these claws are made from a single sheet of origami paper together with the body.

Many people imagine crabs as red, but don’t feel limited to red; try making them with orange or blue origami paper as well.

With the variety of colors and patterns available in origami paper, you can create uniquely expressive pieces.

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box of watermelons

Origami Watermelon Box – Easy Folding Method (niceno1) | Tutorial

Watermelon is one of the iconic foods of summer, isn’t it? Many older adults likely have memories of eating watermelon in the summer.

So this time, we’ll introduce an origami project with a watermelon theme: a watermelon box.

We’ll make the flesh part and the rind part with origami.

By separating them, the flesh becomes the lid and the rind becomes the container.

When finished, you’ll have a triangular watermelon box, just like the slice you hold when you eat it.

It can serve as a little trinket box, and if you put some candy inside and give it to your grandchild, they’ll probably be delighted.

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hibiscus

[Origami] Finger-training 3D hibiscus 🌺

Hibiscus under the hot summer sun.

Wouldn’t it be perfect for an August origami project? Here’s a hibiscus origami craft that almost makes you hear a cheerful “Aloha!” The hibiscus is known for its large, fluttering petals.

You can express this by adding long, narrow creases to the origami when folding the petal sections.

Since it uses a lot of finger movement, it’s also great for brain training and finger dexterity.

Cut the tip of the origami into a curved, petal-like shape.

Create the stamens and pistil in the center, as well as the leaves and stem, attach them to the petals, and you’re done.

It’s a lovely, three-dimensional hibiscus piece.

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Super Easy! Cicada

[Origami] Super Easy! How to Fold a Cicada – Summer Insect, Making a Cicada, Original Creation

When it comes to classic summer insects, many people probably think of cicadas.

Their buzzing also accentuates the heat of summer.

That’s why folding a cicada in origami in July can immediately evoke a sense of summer, even for older adults.

Let’s try a simple cicada origami.

Even with a design that has few complicated steps, using the fingertips helps stimulate the brain.

By making fine folds around the abdomen, you can create a realistic cicada shape.

As you fold cicada origami together, you might find yourselves chatting with seniors about memorable summer stories from the past.

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sunflower

[Summer Origami] How to make a sunflower with voice commentary ☆ Origami Sunflower Tutorial / Tatsukuri

When you think of summer flowers, big sunflowers come to mind, don’t they? How about trying to fold a sunflower out of origami? With a quarter-size sheet of origami paper, you can make two petals.

Make four of these and you’ll have enough for one sunflower.

Use brown origami paper to create the center of the flower.

Then make the leaves and stem.

Make as many leaves as you like.

Once all the parts are ready, assemble them to complete the sunflower.

You can display it as is, or paste it onto colored paper for a nice seasonal touch.

If you want more petals, you can simply attach additional origami pieces to the back.

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ground cherry (Japanese lantern plant)

Origami Hozuki (Chinese lantern) physalis fruit origami tutorial

Origami “hōzuki” (Chinese lantern plants) are gentle, summery creations.

Using red or orange origami paper to craft them in 3D lets you charmingly recreate the plump, round fruit.

Add leaves and stems for a more natural look.

The steps are simple enough for seniors to enjoy, and moving the fingers helps improve concentration, which is another plus.

Once finished, the hōzuki can be hung on the wall or placed as small decor to bring a seasonal feel.

Why not enjoy this symbol of summer through origami?

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beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)

[Origami] How to Make a Rhinoceros Beetle

When it comes to summer, the insect kids long for most is probably the rhinoceros beetle.

It’s a bit complicated, but it looks really cool when finished, so give it a try.

First, divide a sheet of origami paper into four equal parts, use one piece for the body, and make the horn at half that size.

Then divide the remaining half into three to make the legs.

If you twist the paper to form the legs, they’ll look more realistic.

Assemble and glue the parts together to finish.

Try making a female rhinoceros beetle without a horn, too.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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