[For Seniors] Enjoy and Beat the Summer Heat! July Craft Ideas

bamboo leaves

[Tanabata Decorations] Bamboo Leaves Papercraft | How to Make Bamboo Leaves | Paper Crafts

How about making the essential “bamboo leaves” for Tanabata out of origami and enjoying a decoration full of seasonal charm? Fold green origami paper into long, slender shapes and you’ll have refreshing bamboo leaves that sway in the breeze.

A single leaf looks lovely, but combining several creates a more three-dimensional decoration.

Display them together with stars, tanzaku strips, and kusudama balls to instantly enhance the Tanabata atmosphere.

The steps are simple, so even seniors can work on them with confidence, and it’s effective as finger exercise, too.

Why not start preparing for a fun Tanabata with origami?

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Simple goldfish

How to make an origami goldfish – easy | Origami Goldfish #origami #easyorigami #goldfish #shorts

Though origami goldfish may sound difficult, this version is relatively easy to make.

To briefly explain the steps: start by folding a kabuto (samurai helmet), which is a popular and commonly folded model, and stop partway through.

Turn it sideways and squash-fold it.

Make a small cut where the fins will be, then reverse-fold that section to finish.

Try using colors that resemble real goldfish, like red, orange, or black.

It’s also fun to let them “swim” on blue construction paper, or cut strips of origami to make algae and stick them on a glass window for a cool, refreshing look.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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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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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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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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Easy! Tanabata decorations with a cheese box

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Frame decoration of Orihime and Hikoboshi

Orihime and Hikoboshi Frame Decoration / Tanabata Craft

Here’s a cute framed decoration of Orihime and Hikoboshi you can make with items from 100-yen shops.

Using aurora-colored origami paper will give the characters a sparkly look.

First, use a template to make the faces and cut them out.

Fold the bodies along the template’s crease lines and trim off any excess.

Attach the faces and bodies with double-sided tape.

For the background, star-patterned origami paper works well.

To finish it like a frame, fold the edges of the origami paper narrowly inward and secure them with stickers or similar, and you’re done.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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