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

Making a calendar with a brush pen and pastels

[Brush Calligraphy] Let's make a hand-drawn calendar for July 2020 with a brush pen and pastels (with audio commentary)

A calendar made with a bit of ingenuity and creativity can make every day more enjoyable.

Prepare a gasenshi postcard and draw sunflower corner decorations using pastels.

If you draw the petals outward from the center, they will look like real petals.

Use a pen to write the month and a short text expressing the feelings or sensations you associate with the season.

Varying the size and style of the lettering will add character.

Paste the postcard onto a sketchbook page, then add a grid pattern along with the days of the week and the dates to finish.

Since everyone uses calendars, they also make great little gifts.

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A simple three-dimensional morning glory

[Origami Flower] An easier, 3D “Morning Glory ver. 2023” folding method! Origami morning glory tutorial

This is a morning glory made from a single sheet of origami, cleverly using reverse folds and other techniques to create a three-dimensional, soft appearance.

Not only does it look good from the front, but the base is also shaped solidly like a real flower, making it easy to incorporate into decorations.

You cut the edge of the folded paper, then unfold it and fold it again while making use of the white on the back.

Because there are many fine reverse folds, the whole piece tends to wrinkle, but intentionally adding wrinkles is also recommended to achieve a softer-looking morning glory.

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Easy crepes with paper plates

[Craft Play] Kids will be amazed by how delicious it looks! Let’s make an easy crepe with a paper plate

Here’s a cute crepe craft idea using a paper plate.

First, take a paper plate that’s been colored yellow on the back side, roll it up with the white side inside so it looks like crepe batter, and glue it in place.

Then attach a circular piece of origami paper cut to about half the plate’s size on top to create the wrapper/holder section.

After that, decorate it with cotton, felt balls, and paper fruits made from construction paper, and your delicious-looking crepe is ready.

You can’t eat this one, but that’s exactly why you can go all out on appearances and pile on as many toppings as you like.

Try decorating with summer fruits and have fun!

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Orihime and Hikoboshi wall decoration

How to make an “Orihime and Hikoboshi” wall decoration! Easy with free templates! July, Summer, Tanabata, tanzaku strips, construction paper crafts, wall décor

One of the most popular events in July is Tanabata! It’s a wonderfully romantic day when Orihime and Hikoboshi can meet just once a year.

Many venues also hold Tanabata events in July.

Here’s a wall decoration idea that’s perfect for seasonal displays and craft activities leading up to events.

Try creating it with a focus on Orihime and Hikoboshi’s distinctive hairstyles and clothing! Cutting out each part and pasting them together uses the fingertips extensively, which can help improve cognitive function in older adults.

When displaying it on the wall, it’s also nice to decorate it together with the Milky Way, bamboo decorations, and tanzaku with written wishes!

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Cute translucent plastic cup aquarium

[Easy Summer Craft 🐠] Plastic Cup Aquarium / How to Make a Plastic Cup Aquarium.

These cute, cool-looking translucent plastic cup crafts are perfect for summer and are an easy idea for seniors to try.

By placing two layers of blue cellophane or transparent origami inside a clear plastic cup, you can create a water-like transparent effect.

Cut masking tape—first stuck onto baking paper—into shapes like fish or jellyfish, and stick them on the inside of a separate cup.

Finally, stack the cups, and you’ll have a clever mechanism that makes the creatures inside look like they’re moving.

It engages fine motor skills while letting you enjoy colors and shapes, stimulating creativity and offering an easy way to feel the season.

It’s also a big plus that it can be done indoors without strain, even on hot days.

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Calendar made with transparent calendars and stamps

2024 calendar made with a transparent calendar and stamps: January–July / Calendar 2024 Jan–Jul OKAPI CRAFT HOBBY

What comes to mind when you think of July’s heat? Let’s make a calendar using stamps of whatever you imagine.

After stamping, finish it by coloring the stamped areas with pen.

Also, mask off all areas of the calendar base except where you’ve stamped and want to add color.

If you dab stamp ink onto a sponge and gently tap it onto the calendar base, it will create a lovely effect.

Using transparent sheets for the calendar dates will give it a cool, refreshing look.

It seems like older adults would enjoy making this as well.

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Nakajima Junko

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balloon goldfish

[Summer Origami] Traditional balloon goldfish – easy folding instructions with voice narration ☆ Origami Balloon Goldfish Tutorial / Tatsukuri

How about making a traditional origami balloon goldfish as a summer decoration? It’s great as an accent for your room’s interior or as a hanging ornament.

There aren’t any particularly difficult folds, so even seniors can try it with ease.

By blowing air into it at the end, it becomes three-dimensional and looks adorable! Since origami uses your fingers, it’s also perfect for finger dexterity training for seniors and for helping prevent cognitive decline.

You can add round stickers for the eyes, and using gradient or patterned origami paper would look lovely too!

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