[For Seniors] Enjoy and Beat the Summer Heat! July Craft Ideas
With the end of the rainy season, July brings the heat and the full feeling of summer.
It becomes difficult to do outdoor activities like taking walks.
This time, we’re introducing craft ideas perfect for summer that you can enjoy indoors.
We’ve gathered many projects that add vibrant summer colors or create a cool, refreshing atmosphere.
Craft activities are very popular among older adults, and using the fingers provides brain-training benefits.
Displaying the finished pieces at home or in a facility also gives a sense of accomplishment.
Let’s help older adults enjoy summer with wonderful creations.
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[For Seniors] Enjoy and Beat the Summer Heat! July Craft Ideas (181–190)
Wishes in a Jar of the Universe
Stories about the stars shining in the night sky are an essential part of Tanabata.
Here’s a fun craft inspired by that starry sky, with a bright look that evokes space and the near future.
Fill a small bottle with cotton and water, then layer in paint and glitter to decorate.
The cotton absorbs the paint, letting you create gradients inside the bottle—another enjoyable feature.
If you keep Tanabata in mind and add your wish, it should be easy to incorporate as a seasonal decoration.
mountain wall surface
In July, Mt.
Fuji’s climbing season officially opens, right? How about a mountain-themed wall decoration for a day service craft activity to mark the occasion? Some seniors may have mountain-climbing experience.
It would be wonderful to have them share their memories while making the mountain! The method is very simple—just cut construction paper into the shape of a mountain.
Using multiple colors instead of just one will likely improve the design.
You could also collaborate elements in the background—like the sun, clouds, birds, or a line from a haiku or poem—to create a more interesting wall display.
A star-shaped ornament whose shadow is cute
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.
Morning glory leaves and vines made with origami
This project combines not only morning glory flowers but also leaves and vines.
By carefully layering parts like flowers and leaves—crafted with clever reverse folds—you can aim for a three-dimensional, soft look.
While the flowers and leaves tend to stand out, paying close attention to the length and shape of the vines will further enhance the beauty of the morning glory.
Create the flowers and leaves with reverse folds for a three-dimensional effect, then decorate them with vines made by twisting thinly cut strips of origami paper using a simple process.
It’s also recommended to consider how the vines overlap and finish them as if they’re wrapping around other decorations.
Morning glory in origami kirie (paper-cut art)
This is a simple craft where you fold an origami sheet into a small shape, cut along a curved line, and then unfold it to reveal a morning glory shape.
For morning glories, the star-like form at the center is important, so the folding steps are key to making it appear well.
The fine reverse folds may seem tricky, but it’s just a repetition of straight folds—proceed by checking which line to align with each time.
Since the finished piece has a star-shaped hole, you might place white paper behind it to make the pattern stand out.
Morning glory frame
We all want seniors who find it difficult to go out to be able to enjoy beautiful flowers, don’t we? This time, we’re introducing a frame decorated with origami morning glories.
It’s a simple craft: just attach origami morning glories to an origami frame.
We hope this lovely piece will give viewers the feeling of having admired real flowers! Morning glories are often associated with “summer,” but they bloom from the rainy season through around November.
Through this activity, even seniors who find it hard to sense the changing seasons may be able to feel them—and the conversation about their blooming period is sure to be lively.
wave wall surface
July 3 is “Wave Day.” It’s a pun-based date, so it’s super easy to remember! If you’re unsure about July wall decorations, try a wave-themed display to match this commemoration.
Fold white, light blue, blue, and navy construction paper in half to make creases, then tear along those lines with your hands in a wavy motion to capture the feel of waves.
Slightly offset and glue each torn strip to create wave pieces.
Make lots of these pieces and you’ll have a full wave wall! Adding sea creatures, boats, or swimmers between the waves will make the display lively and fun.