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

Goldfish fan, pastel art

Cool and breezy fanning: “Goldfish Uchiwa” pastel art — easy, beginner-friendly

Pastel art lets you create pieces with soft colors and gentle touches.

Shave stick pastels into powder and use your fingers to draw.

This time, let’s draw on a summer item: a hand fan (uchiwa).

You can also find uchiwa suitable for pastel art at 100-yen shops, so give them a try.

How about coloring the entire fan a light blue or blue and drawing goldfish? The combination of an uchiwa and goldfish gives a cool, refreshing feel to the piece.

Older adults may also find finger-drawing art novel and enjoyable to create.

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A folding screen ornament with goldfish motifs

Goldfish Folding Screen Decoration [Origami Craft] [100-Yen DIY] [Summer Craft] #100yen #daiso #diy #recreation #easycraft #dayservice #craft #senior #summer #goldfish

Here’s an introduction to a goldfish folding screen decoration that you can display in your room once it’s finished.

We’ll make goldfish out of origami.

You can fold the goldfish, or simply cut them out in a goldfish shape—either works.

Using origami paper with traditional Japanese patterns or other designs will make it look even nicer.

If you make slits and creases in the construction paper that will become the folding screen, you can create a more design-forward piece.

Attach the goldfish to the screen and it’s complete.

Just placing it in your room will let you feel a refreshing coolness from the goldfish.

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goldfish wind chime

[Origami] How to Make a Goldfish Wind Chime

On hot summer days, hearing the tinkling sound of wind chimes—“chirin, chirin”—can make the heat feel more bearable.

Many older adults may also associate wind chimes with the image of summer.

With that in mind, here’s a perfect summer craft: a goldfish wind chime.

The goldfish will be made with origami.

Because the goldfish has a three-dimensional finish, attach it to the bell portion of the wind chime and add a tanzaku (paper strip).

If you also attach a small bell, you’ll hear a gentle sound every time the wind blows.

Older adults may find it novel that you can make a wind chime out of origami.

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Sea creatures made with bubble wrap

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Sea creatures made with bubble wrap 🐙 Enjoy the texture of the material and make the most of its qualities 🎨✨ It’s also great because you can have fun with paints!#Childcare CraftingNursery teacher / Childcare workerSummer CraftChildcare#NurseryTeacherDailyLifework　#Puchipuchi　

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“Sea Creatures Made with Bubble Wrap” is a wall decoration idea that lets older adults feel the summer season indoors.

By painting packing bubble wrap to depict octopuses, pufferfish, turtles, and more, this easy, imagination-sparking craft can also trigger memories of summer at the seaside.

In particular, it is expected to have reminiscence therapy effects that recall youthful beach outings and family trips, which can help maintain cognitive function.

The colorful pieces brighten the walls and spark conversation when displayed after completion.

Even those who aren’t confident with crafts can join in easily, making it a delightful way for everyone to enjoy summer together.

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Hanging decorations of sea creatures

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Summer wall decorations / Ocean creatures wall decor! Just cut out the illustrations and stick them onto curling ribbon! ★When attaching, glue tends to come off easily, so double-sided tape is recommended! They’re also cute as hanging decorations with string! If you laminate them, you can keep them for next year! There are lots of varieties! [Illustration details] Free distribution until the 15th (Marine Day)! From the 🍄 home page, go to the “Pattern Distribution!” link and select the ocean wall decorations! After the free period ends, they will be available as paid downloads!Nursery teacher / Childcare worker　Kindergarten TeacherWall decorationProduction#Nursery schoolSummer Festivalfacility#Nursing home

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Suzuran tape comes in a variety of colors.

It’s a flat plastic bag-type tape that expands the possibilities for crafts.

Prepare cutouts shaped like illustrations of sea creatures such as fish, octopuses, and jellyfish.

Attach them to several strands of Suzuran tape, hang them up, and you’re done.

Using blue or light blue Suzuran tape enhances the ocean atmosphere even more.

For the sea creatures, coloring pages are fine, or you can have seniors draw them.

You can also find sea creature illustrations online, which makes it easy to try.

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Sea made of clay

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In colorful summer, it’s very simple to make beach scenery with clay #DIY

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In this season when we can sense the approach of summer, wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the ocean even indoors? The idea that makes that wish come true is “An Ocean Made with Clay.” Using soft, fluffy clay, you can freely shape starfish, crabs, waves, and more for this wall decoration.

Its charm lies in spending unhurried time while moving your fingertips.

As you create, conversations naturally unfold—memories like “a beach trip from years ago” or “collecting shells with the kids”—leading to reminiscence therapy.

Once finished, hang your work on the wall and a little seaside scene will spread through the room, soothing everyone who sees it.

It’s a warm and enjoyable summer recreation that can also stimulate cognitive function.

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Stylish sunflower hat

[Origami Summer] 'Sunflower Hat Summer Decoration' Wall Decor - origami DIY Paper Flower Sunflower Wall Hanging Craft Ideas Paper Craft

We’d like to introduce an idea for making a “stylish sunflower hat” using a paper cup, three colors of construction paper, and paper tape.

Use the paper cup as the flower’s center, shape the petals with the colored paper, and add delicate accents with the paper tape.

The result is a refined, three-dimensional sunflower that is simple yet not over-decorated.

You can choose where to display it to add a summery brightness and glamour, and the easy steps make it approachable.

It’s a gentle recreational activity that lets you enjoy the season while working with your hands.

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