[For Seniors] Day service crafts: A roundup of June-themed ideas

Trellis and morning glory wreath

[Origami] Morning Glory, Asagao, Summer Flower, Morning Glory Wreath, Asagao, Lattice Morning Glory

How about a wreath decorated with origami morning glories and a lattice wall? Although the origami morning glory has a delicate look, it’s made from a single sheet of paper.

By rounding the folded corners with a bamboo skewer, you can recreate softly curved petals.

Origami engages the mind while moving the hands skillfully, which can help stimulate the brain.

With simple steps—attaching parts like the lattice, leaves, and tendrils in addition to the morning glory—it’s a project that’s easy for older adults to try.

The finished piece can be taken home or displayed at the facility.

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Nakajima Junko

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Rainy season plastic shrink art

Rainy day motif ☔️ #shorts #rain #rainyseason #shrinkplastic #resin #handmade

Let’s make a rainy-season inspired craft using shrink plastic! Draw hydrangeas, frogs, raindrops, and other rainy-season motifs on the plastic sheet with colored pencils, then cut around the drawings.

Coat each piece with resin and cure it under a UV light.

Place small, finely cut and heated pieces of shrink plastic onto the hydrangea section, then cure again.

Arrange all the parts in your preferred layout, layer on more resin, and cure to finish.

You’ll have a cool, transparent-looking craft! It also makes a great keychain or bag charm.

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yuri

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Hydrangea ball

How to Make a Floating Flower Ball [Hanging Flower Ball]: Starfish and Hydrangeas ★ Summer

When it comes to flowers that are perfect for the rainy season, hydrangeas come to mind.

While we often picture them in purple, they also come in a variety of colors like pink and white.

Today, let’s make a hydrangea ball you can display in your room.

All the materials can be found at a 100-yen shop, so it’s easy to put together.

The process is simply embedding fabric into a round ball that serves as the base—no needles or anything sharp required, so it’s safe.

Plus, since you’ll be using your fingertips, it may help keep seniors’ brains active, too.

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Nanaka

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Aoi wall decoration

[Craft Idea] Hollyhock (Aoi) (May) (Wall Decoration • Senior Recreation • Occupational Therapy OT • Day Service • Creative Activity) (Flower Craft Aoi Origami DIY) (Paper Craft)

Let me introduce an aoi-themed wall decoration.

First, let’s make the petals.

Fold a sheet of origami paper into thirds both vertically and horizontally, then cut along the creases.

Fold each piece and cut it into a petal shape.

Using a template makes this easier.

Next, to create flowers in a deeper shade of the same color, fold the paper and cut it with a jagged edge.

When you attach these to the center of the petals, it creates a pattern that looks almost real.

Rubbing the petals also adds roundness and gives a three-dimensional effect.

Now, let’s make the leaves.

Cut green origami into four equal parts, shape them like leaves, and add creases.

Using different shades of green will look beautiful when you arrange them.

Finally, attach the flowers and leaves to a large sheet of construction paper, and you’re done.

It’s simple, looks great, and is very satisfying to make.

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kojifumi

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Balloon decorations of hydrangeas and snails

[Balloon Craft] Hydrangea and Snail Balloon Decoration 🎈

How about spending some at-home time making a “balloon decoration” themed around hydrangeas and snails for the rainy season? Use colored construction paper to craft pieces inspired by hydrangea blooms in red, blue, purple, and more.

In Japan, snails tend to be brownish, but abroad there are snails with yellow-green shells and vivid patterns.

It could be fun to make snails like those, too.

Also, since it’s hard to stick things directly onto the smooth surface of a balloon, it’s a good idea to first cover the surface with washi paper or newspaper.