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

Making a calendar with a brush pen and pastels

[Brush Calligraphy] Let's make a hand-drawn calendar for July 2020 with a brush pen and pastels (with audio commentary)

A calendar made with a bit of ingenuity and creativity can make every day more enjoyable.

Prepare a gasenshi postcard and draw sunflower corner decorations using pastels.

If you draw the petals outward from the center, they will look like real petals.

Use a pen to write the month and a short text expressing the feelings or sensations you associate with the season.

Varying the size and style of the lettering will add character.

Paste the postcard onto a sketchbook page, then add a grid pattern along with the days of the week and the dates to finish.

Since everyone uses calendars, they also make great little gifts.

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A simple three-dimensional morning glory

[Origami Flower] An easier, 3D “Morning Glory ver. 2023” folding method! Origami morning glory tutorial

This is a morning glory made from a single sheet of origami, cleverly using reverse folds and other techniques to create a three-dimensional, soft appearance.

Not only does it look good from the front, but the base is also shaped solidly like a real flower, making it easy to incorporate into decorations.

You cut the edge of the folded paper, then unfold it and fold it again while making use of the white on the back.

Because there are many fine reverse folds, the whole piece tends to wrinkle, but intentionally adding wrinkles is also recommended to achieve a softer-looking morning glory.

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paper-cup wind chime

[Senior Recreation] Paper Cup Wind Chimes 🎐 A Summer Tradition You Can Make Easily. Includes Audio Commentary.

Here’s an idea for making wind chimes using paper cups.

First, attach origami paper with your favorite patterns to the sides and bottom of the paper cup.

That will be the outer appearance.

If you want to add decorations, using round or star-shaped stickers can make it look cute.

Once the outside is done, make a hole in the bottom, thread a string through, and attach a bell or a paper tanzaku (strip) to the end.

If you tie a ring to the other end, it will be handy for hanging by a window.

The steps are very simple, so please give it a try.

If you’re at a facility, hosting a wind chime design contest could be a fun activity as well.

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Easy crepes with paper plates

[Craft Play] Kids will be amazed by how delicious it looks! Let’s make an easy crepe with a paper plate

Here’s a cute crepe craft idea using a paper plate.

First, take a paper plate that’s been colored yellow on the back side, roll it up with the white side inside so it looks like crepe batter, and glue it in place.

Then attach a circular piece of origami paper cut to about half the plate’s size on top to create the wrapper/holder section.

After that, decorate it with cotton, felt balls, and paper fruits made from construction paper, and your delicious-looking crepe is ready.

You can’t eat this one, but that’s exactly why you can go all out on appearances and pile on as many toppings as you like.

Try decorating with summer fruits and have fun!

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Let’s make Orihime and Hikoboshi.

Tanabata Origami: How to Make Orihime and Hikoboshi – Origami Orihime and Hikoboshi Instructions

Doing activities that use the hands can help revitalize the minds and bodies of older adults.

By sharpening their tactile senses and focusing on the task, they can also provide beneficial stimulation to the brain.

Making Tanabata decorations and displaying them in the entrance or in a room can be a lovely way to enjoy the feeling of the season.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Orihime and Hikoboshi wall decoration

How to make an “Orihime and Hikoboshi” wall decoration! Easy with free templates! July, Summer, Tanabata, tanzaku strips, construction paper crafts, wall décor

One of the most popular events in July is Tanabata! It’s a wonderfully romantic day when Orihime and Hikoboshi can meet just once a year.

Many venues also hold Tanabata events in July.

Here’s a wall decoration idea that’s perfect for seasonal displays and craft activities leading up to events.

Try creating it with a focus on Orihime and Hikoboshi’s distinctive hairstyles and clothing! Cutting out each part and pasting them together uses the fingertips extensively, which can help improve cognitive function in older adults.

When displaying it on the wall, it’s also nice to decorate it together with the Milky Way, bamboo decorations, and tanzaku with written wishes!

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Translucent chopstick rest

[Senior Recreation] Rec Artisan Series Part 112: Making Translucent Summer Chopstick Rests with Resin

Tanabata, the July festival, often evokes images of flowing rivers and clear, translucent colors.

By making familiar items like chopstick rests in transparent hues, you can easily capture that fresh summer atmosphere.

The idea is simple: use an ordinary chopstick rest as a mold with resin, then add decorations.

If you choose a Tanabata theme, go for a sparkling, starry-sky feel; if you choose an ocean theme, aim for a refreshing look centered on blues.

It’s best to decide on a clear theme and add decorations to match it.

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