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

Orihime and Hikoboshi

Perfect for Tanabata! Here are some ideas themed around Orihime and Hikoboshi made with origami.

You can choose any colors you like for Orihime and Hikoboshi, so you can create your very own cute couple.

Use a calendar with a dark background—such as black or indigo—and add star stickers to craft a handmade Milky Way.

Once you place Orihime and Hikoboshi on either side of the Milky Way, it’s complete.

Why not decorate your room wall and enjoy the Tanabata atmosphere at home? The steps are simple, so this year, spend a special moment with handmade Orihime and Hikoboshi for Tanabata.

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A watermelon that pops open

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We made a fun craft where you can flip it open to see the inside of a watermelon. If you haven’t tried it before, would you like to give it a go? It’s really fun!

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Speaking of July, the heat really starts to kick in and summer truly begins, doesn’t it? And summer means watermelon.

This is a fun, pop-up-style craft that shows a whole watermelon, and when you flip it open, you can see the inside.

First, cut green construction paper into a circle and a semicircle of the same size, then cut a slightly smaller circle from red construction paper.

After drawing the pattern on the outside of the watermelon, glue the red circle onto it.

For the seeds, use black round stickers, and for the vine, colorful pipe cleaners make it quick, easy, and great-looking—highly recommended!

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Sea-themed calendar collage

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Calendar collage July 2024! The theme is the sea 🏖️CollageI want to connect with people who like collages.#collage#Paper goodsASMR-styleHandmade CalendarCalendarJuly

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How about creating an exciting ocean scene using translucent origami you can find at 100-yen shops? In addition to origami themed around sea creatures, try combining blue, cellophane-type origami, as well as memos and stickers—have fun mixing and matching.

Arrange and paste them to fit the size of the calendar you want to make, and you’ll have a unique, original ocean.

You’ll be able to reminisce about nostalgic seaside memories and enjoy a delightful July.

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Milky Way star ornament

[Tanabata Festival] Milky Way Star Decorations

Decorate the ceiling and enjoy the atmosphere! Here are some ideas for Milky Way star decorations.

The Milky Way refers to a band of stars that emits a faint, milky light and looks like a river.

It’s also known as the Milky Way, derived from Greek mythology.

This time, let’s make Milky Way star decorations using origami.

You’ll need origami paper, a non-slip mat, string, and a sewing machine.

Choose any origami you like, such as patterned sheets or materials with a sparkly finish.

Wind Chime Market: Wind Chimes and Morning Glories

[Craft Idea] Wind Chime Fair – Wind Chimes and Morning Glories – Wind-chime Festival (July–August, summer) (Wall Decorations, Senior Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Childcare) (Swaying 3D Craft)

A summer tradition! Here are ideas for wind chimes and morning glories inspired by a Wind Chime Market.

When summer arrives, you can hear that gentle “chirin” sound from somewhere, can’t you? Many people find charm in wind chimes swaying in the breeze.

This time, just like the name “Wind Chime Market,” let’s make and display wind chimes and morning glories in various patterns and colors.

What you’ll need: origami paper, chiyogami (patterned paper), colored construction paper, paper tape, glue, a craft knife, bamboo skewers, a pencil, scissors, double-sided tape, and templates.

You can choose the difficulty level to suit your participants, so feel free to give it a try.

straw hat

[Craft Idea] Straw Hat Crafting (with templates) (August/Summer) (Wall Decorations) (Activities for Seniors/Preschool Learning) (Origami) (Original Creation) (Psychiatric OT) (Daycare/Day Service) (Sunflowers)

A wall display that practically echoes with the cheerful voices of children! Here’s a straw hat craft idea.

Straw hats are a summertime staple for outings, aren’t they? Many of us probably wore one as kids while catching bugs or going on trips.

This time, let’s decorate them together with sunflowers, the quintessential summer bloom.

You’ll need origami paper, glue, a craft knife, scissors, a pen, and a template.

The key tip is to crinkle the origami paper to add texture and create a charming, realistic look!

Pastel Art: Water Balloons

[Template 03] Let's Draw Water Balloons – Pastel Art | Seniors & Care Facilities | Recreation

In July, as summer gradually hits its stride, you can’t help but crave something cool to take the edge off the heat.

This piece suggests drawing water balloons with pastels—something that feels refreshing while still capturing quintessential summer scenes like festivals.

Cut paper into the shapes you want, layer them over a backing sheet, and apply shaved pastel over the cutouts to create a soft, gentle-colored illustration.

The key is to use bright colors for the water balloons and cool, blue-based tones for the background to evoke a sense of coolness.

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