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[For Seniors] Brimming with June’s seasonal charm: A roundup of fun craft ideas
June means rain—the start of the rainy season.
People tend to go out less, and in senior care facilities you may wonder what kind of indoor recreation to plan.
In times like these, we recommend crafts themed around June.
You might think crafts require a lot of prep and are hard to make, but this time we’ve gathered only easy projects.
They also make great gifts for your loved ones.
Crafts use fine motor skills and stimulate the brain, making them ideal for dementia prevention among seniors.
Enjoy doing craft activities together while having fun.
[For Seniors] Brimming with June’s Seasonal Flair: A Collection of Fun Craft Ideas (1–10)
Simple mini 3D rose
Great as a treat for yourself or as a gift! Here’s an easy mini 3D rose idea.
Roses are at their best from May to June in spring.
How about arranging beautiful roses into a small bouquet for display? This time, we’ll use origami to make a rose with individual petals.
In the video, we use small cut pieces of origami paper, but if that feels difficult, try adjusting the paper size to make it easier.
Once your rose is finished, wrap it with sparkly, decorative origami paper.
Easy hydrangea with origami
Adorably fluffy shapes! Here’s a simple origami idea for hydrangeas.
It’s a unique way to create the hydrangea’s soft, rounded look using tissue paper.
Perfect for those who want an easy process.
You’ll need tissue paper, origami paper, scissors, glue, and a stapler or tape.
Make small hydrangea blossoms with origami paper, then attach them to a base made from tissue paper.
Despite its simplicity, the result is beautiful and striking, and playing with color variations is part of the fun.
Morning glories made with the round pinching technique
Let’s try making beautiful tsumami-zaiku! Here’s an idea for a morning glory made with round folds (maru-tsumami).
Tsumami-zaiku is one of Japan’s traditional crafts, dating back to the mid-Edo period.
It creates wonderful pieces by pinching and folding small squares of fabric.
Prepare five 5 cm squares, seven 2.5 cm squares, one 2.5 cm square, 10 stamens (pips), wire, and floral tape or thread.
Choose any fabric you like.
Morning glories pair wonderfully with yukata and kimono, so be sure to give it a try.
Hydrangea wreath
Let’s gather small flowers and paste them on! Here are some ideas for a hydrangea wreath.
When you think of hydrangeas, that charming round shape made up of clusters of tiny blossoms comes to mind.
This time, let’s make a hydrangea wreath using construction paper and tissue paper.
You’ll need construction paper, tissue paper, scissors, and glue.
Purple or pink tones for the materials look lovely, too.
It’s great that you can arrange the size and colors to suit the mood you want and your personal taste.
Give it a try and incorporate it into your craft time!
Umbrella ornament
Cute with a touch of humor! Here are some fun umbrella decoration ideas.
When it comes to items that shine during the rainy season, umbrellas and rain boots are a must.
They’re usually for keeping out the rain, but with a little twist, you can turn them into adorable art pieces.
This time, let’s use origami in your favorite colors and patterns.
You’ll need origami paper, scissors, glue, tissue paper, tape, and construction paper.
The key is folding the tissue paper and placing it inside the umbrella to create a three-dimensional look.
Pompon Hydrangea
Here’s a craft project using yarn to make hydrangeas—perfect for June.
Wind the yarn around your hands, slip it off, and tie it in the middle with kitchen twine.
Use the twine as the center of the yarn bundle, then trim the ends.
Cut it into a neat, round shape.
Add green wire and leaf-shaped felt to complete the hydrangea.
Display it in a paper cup or small container to make it look like a potted hydrangea.
With a few tweaks, you can also turn it into a brooch or parts for a hanging ornament.
Please use this as a reference for creating lovely projects with older adults.
A teru-teru bozu made of felt
Let’s make one with soft felt while wishing for a pleasantly sunny day! Here are some ideas for making a teru teru bozu out of felt.
Many of us have probably made a teru teru bozu using tissues, origami paper, fabric, or construction paper when there was a day we really wanted to be sunny.
This time, try using felt with its fluffy, gentle texture.
If you attach the eyes, mouth, and cheeks with craft glue, you might find yourself growing quite attached to it.