[For Seniors] Easy Craft Ideas to Make at Day Service in July
In July, the heat really starts to set in.
Older adults may also spend more time indoors as a way to cope with the heat.
To enjoy the hot days of summer, we recommend indoor craft activities.
If you’re unsure what to make, try choosing crafts that match July’s events.
July features a variety of occasions, such as Tanabata and Marine Day.
For Tanabata, there are traditional decorations you can make to fully enjoy the season.
Be sure to read this article and use it to help plan July crafts for older adults.
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[For Seniors] Made at day service in July: Introducing simple craft ideas (21–30)
Goldfish made by folding felt
Introducing a gentle craft idea for seniors that you can enjoy with a summery feel: “Folded Felt Goldfish.” Using soft, easy-to-handle felt as if it were origami, fold and shape it into a cute goldfish.
The thickness makes it easy to hold, so it’s suitable even for those who find fine motor tasks challenging.
Place the finished goldfish on light blue felt, and it will look as if it’s swimming in cool water.
Its refreshing appearance makes it delightful to display.
It’s a relaxing, seasonal recreation you can enjoy without strain.
Goldfish at the summer festival
Here’s a goldfish craft idea that will be a big hit at summer festivals in your facility.
Make the goldfish by covering a balled-up tissue with flower paper, shaping it, stapling it in place, and adding eyes—that’s it! It’s cute as is, but add one more touch to give it a summer festival vibe.
Put sparkly packing material or colored cellophane into a wrapping bag to represent water.
Place the goldfish—attached to fishing line—inside, then close the wrapping bag so it forms a triangle.
This way, you can recreate the feeling of goldfish scooping at a festival!
[For Seniors] Easy craft ideas to make at day service in July (31–40)
Glowing & Moving Firefly
These days, we see fireflies in nature less and less.
There was a time when fireflies would fly near rice paddies and marshes, their tails glowing.
Some older folks may remember spending summers watching them.
So here’s a craft that uses glow-in-the-dark stickers to make fireflies that shine in the dark.
Attach a glowing section made from the stickers to the body of a firefly cut out of construction paper.
Then tie a thread to the body and hang it up.
It will sway gently and look like a real firefly flying through the air.
It’s a firefly craft that can bring back nostalgic memories of summer.
Wind chime made with 100-yen shop origami
Doesn’t making a wind chime by hand seem kind of difficult? For seniors who feel that way, we recommend wind chimes you can make with origami.
All you need to do is fold and cut the paper, and it’s done in no time.
There are many patterns of origami paper, so try making one with your favorite design.
From papers that give a refreshing feel to ones that add a touch of brilliance, the options are wide-ranging.
Create a wind chime that suits your taste and enjoy spending time at home in the summer.
Your usual summer days will become even more fun.
Fireworks decoration with origami and aluminum cups
Fireworks are clearly visible in the night sky, rich in color, and stimulating to the eyes.
The light that spreads with a “bang!” brings a refreshing feeling that clears the mind.
This time, why not make such lovely fireworks using origami paper and aluminum cups? Cut and connect the origami, make slits in the aluminum cups, and attach each piece together.
Paste them onto construction paper, add decorations, and it’s done in no time.
Display it in your room and you can admire it anytime—it will soothe your heart.
The tanzaku of Orihime and Hikoboshi
When Tanabata draws near, it somehow makes you want to look up at the sky, doesn’t it? This time, we’re introducing a craft: making “Orihime and Hikoboshi tanzaku.” Use softly colored origami to create Orihime and Hikoboshi, and display them together with wish strips featuring different messages.
When it comes to writing wishes like “Health first” or “I want to enjoy delicious meals,” everyone’s personality shines through, which is heartwarming.
Lined up on the wall with bamboo leaves, it creates a gentle, Tanabata-like atmosphere that delights passersby.
It’s an easy project that leaves lasting memories—highly recommended for wall decorations.
An ornament of a morning glory and a watering can
Here’s a recommended idea for a summer craft to make at a day service center: “Morning Glories and a Watering Can” ornaments.
Create the morning glories using double-sided origami paper and washi (thin calligraphy paper) for a colorful yet gentle finish.
For the pot, edge a paper cup with paper cord and add paper-straw supports to give it a three-dimensional look.
The watering can uses a kitchen paper or toilet paper roll for the body, with a paper straw inserted as the spout.
Since all the materials are paper, it’s safe to make.
The finished piece is a cheerful work that also makes a delightful summer interior decoration.