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

Morning glory vessel ornament

Easy Paper Morning Glory (with audio commentary) How to make an easy paper morning glory

Introducing a “Morning Glory Bowl Decoration” that also serves as interior decor for your room.

The morning glory made with two sheets of origami has a three-dimensional shape, making it perfect for displaying in a bowl.

The bowl is also made of origami, and the key is to use a thicker type of paper.

First, crease the origami, then fold it into the shape of a bowl.

Although the steps are detailed, dexterous seniors may enjoy making it.

Adding leaves and vines to the origami morning glory makes it look even more like a floral arrangement.

You can also arrange various origami flowers in the bowl for a lovely effect.

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Trellis and morning glory wreath

[Origami] Morning Glory, Asagao, Summer Flower, Morning Glory Wreath, Asagao, Lattice Morning Glory

How about a wreath decorated with origami morning glories and a lattice wall? Although the origami morning glory has a delicate look, it’s made from a single sheet of paper.

By rounding the folded corners with a bamboo skewer, you can recreate softly curved petals.

Origami engages the mind while moving the hands skillfully, which can help stimulate the brain.

With simple steps—attaching parts like the lattice, leaves, and tendrils in addition to the morning glory—it’s a project that’s easy for older adults to try.

The finished piece can be taken home or displayed at the facility.

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Morning glory message card

These morning glory message cards are sure to delight anyone you give them to—people who have helped you, family, friends, and more! They’re also a great idea to include in craft activities at day service centers.

They can be effective for finger rehabilitation and dementia prevention for older adults, too.

How about making a morning glory that uses just a single sheet of origami, so it’s easy for seniors to create? A flat type is perfect for attaching to a card.

If you have time, you can also make leaves and vines and decorate the card with them.

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Tanabata decorations made with ribbons

[Easy Craft] Let’s Make Tanabata Decorations with Ribbons ☆ Shell Ornaments • Flower Ornaments ☆ Cute and Curly! 100-Yen Kids’ Craft ☺

Let’s make colorful Tanabata decorations using ribbons.

Prepare several thin ribbons cut to about 10–15 cm.

Combine and line up about two colors of ribbon, then secure both ends of the ribbons with masking tape.

Once secured, roll them into thin tubes or twist them slightly and roll them so they form a shell-like shape.

Adjust the shape and you’re done.

It also looks great combined with ribbons tied in a bow.

Try different color combinations, different ways of rolling, and different sizes to create a vibrant decoration for your Tanabata bamboo branches!

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A star-shaped ornament whose shadow is cute

[Tanabata Craft 🎋] Decorate your window and enjoy the shadows 🌈 Easy Tanabata project 💓 #shorts #easy #cute #craft #Tanabata @Maa_Chiikuasobi

Let’s make a craft you can stick on a window and enjoy both the decoration itself and the shadows it casts.

Cut black construction paper into star shapes with a Tanabata feel, and hollow out the center a little.

Cover the cut-out area with clear packing tape (the kind used for shipping).

Then randomly stick on small pieces of colored cellophane.

It looks beautiful if you combine various colors.

Once you’ve finished sticking them on, place another layer of clear tape over the cellophane and trim off the excess.

Attach strips of colored cellophane beneath the star like Tanabata tanzaku, and you’re done! Instead of sticking it flat against the window or wall, leave it slightly free to sway—you’ll see vivid, colored shadows projected onto the window or wall.

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Making a calendar with eraser stamps

[Eraser stamp] Making a July calendar with a goldfish stamp

Let’s try making a calendar using stamps carved from erasers.

You can create a charming, handmade-style calendar that’s unique to eraser stamps.

Since erasers are soft, they may be easy for older adults to work with as well.

Some of you may have made eraser stamps before.

While there are some detailed steps, those who enjoy crafts will likely have fun making them.

Using your fingers and hands can also provide a brain-training effect.

Try making stamps of sunflowers, goldfish, and other motifs that evoke July and summer.

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Simple Origami Yukata

Let’s make a summer yukata out of origami that you’d love to wear to summer festivals and fireworks displays.

The more you make, the more fun you can have mixing and matching colors and patterns for the kimono and the obi.

If you use wrapping paper with letters of the alphabet, surprising and delightful patterns can appear.

It’s also fun to draw a face on construction paper and pair it with the yukata.