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

fireworks

Origami [Fireworks] Origami fireworks

This firework is quite a piece that makes you think, “Is it really this easy to make with origami?” It’s not that difficult, but thanks to the trick with black paper and an optical illusion, it looks like a very complex origami work, which is fascinating.

You insert black origami inside petal-like parts made from colored origami.

I’m using about three colors of origami here.

Once it’s finished, mounting it on a black backing makes it look even more like fireworks spreading across the night sky.

Please give it a try.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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wind chime

[Easy Origami] How to Make a Wind Chime – Summer Vacation Craft, Wall Decoration, Great for Elementary School Kids, Preschoolers, and Senior Activities

Why not make a summer staple—the wind chime—out of origami and feel a touch of coolness with your eyes? Fold a round body and attach a dangling strip, and you’ll get a gentle look as if it’s swaying in the breeze.

Using translucent colors or patterned origami gives it a cool, seasonal appearance.

The simple steps are enjoyable even for seniors, and using the fingertips can naturally offer a rehabilitative effect.

Display them on a wall or by a window to create a space that quietly evokes the charm of summer.

It’s also appealing that you can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop.

Give it a try!

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Sunflower pop-up card

[Sunflower] Flower Pop-up Card – Summer Birthday | Made with 100-yen colored paper – how to make a Sunflower Pop-up Message Card

Here’s an idea for a popup card that blooms into a three-dimensional sunflower when opened.

The sunflower’s yellow color gives a bright, cheerful impression and lifts the viewer’s spirits.

The mechanism that makes the flower gently rise the moment the card is opened adds a great element of surprise, making it perfect for birthdays, thank-you notes, and summer greetings.

By playing with the card’s color and the shape of the petals, and decorating with items like washi (masking) tape, you can enjoy creating your own original design.

Why not make a special, handmade card that conveys warmth?

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Aurora Milky Way

[Tanabata Craft] Aurora Milky Way #StayAtHome #AtHomePlay #Handmade #EasyCraft #HandmadeToy #DollarStoreDIY #TanabataDecor

A lifelike sunflower made with origami

A realistic sunflower made from origami. Budget-friendly handmade craft. Use-what-you-have crafting [paper flower] [sunflower] [origami] [DIY]

Why not try making a sunflower out of origami that looks just like the real thing? All you need are yellow and brown origami paper, wire, tissue paper, and green floral tape.

First, cut the yellow origami into four equal squares and shape them into petals.

Next, cut the brown origami into thin strips and make fine slits along them.

Roll up the brown strips to create the sunflower’s center, then glue the petals onto a backing and attach the center to form the flower head.

Wrap tissue paper and green tape around the wire to make the stem, attach the flower, and you’ll have a sunflower that looks just like the real thing.

It’s full of summer charm, making it perfect as a gift or for room decor.

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Sunflower weaving with paper plates

Paper plate flower weaving: sunflower, using plastic ribbon (suzuran tape) and yarn ❤︎ Paper plate flower weaving/sunflower/Paper craft ❤︎ #836

We’d like to introduce a sunflower weaving craft made using a paper plate and raffia tape.

First, use parchment paper to shape a flower template, then place it over a paper plate and draw guidelines.

Cut along the lines with scissors, and paint the plate with acrylic paints in sunflower colors.

Wrap twine across the gaps between the petals, then use that as the warp and weave the raffia tape through like a loom.

You’ll end up with a colorful, summery, and cheerful sunflower.

Since it uses easily accessible materials, it’s also recommended as a recreation activity in senior care facilities.

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Transparent three-dimensional star tanzaku

Star tanzaku ⭐️ Tanabata decorations