[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.
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For Seniors: Brimming with June’s Seasonal Feel—A Collection of Fun Craft Ideas (71–80)
Drawing with colored pencils
A warm, inviting vibe is the charm! Let’s make a calendar while drawing with colored pencils.
The biggest advantages of colored pencils are that they’re easy to try and great for detailed work.
Because you don’t need to press hard, your hands won’t tire easily, making long sessions less strenuous.
You can also blend colors freely as you shade your illustrations, letting you enjoy the exact tones you want.
Relax, tap into your creativity, and create a calendar—it might be just the refresh your mind needs.
Calendar made with transparent calendars and stamps
When the rainy season arrives, some people may find their spirits dipping.
Here’s a calendar that turns gentle drizzle into a charming scene.
Use stamps to create a cutout shape of a girl holding an umbrella.
Stamp the girl with the umbrella onto the calendar base as well, and then attach the cutout on top.
Stamp raindrops onto the calendar base.
The area where the girl with the umbrella is will remain unstamped, creating a neat finish.
There are other stamps that evoke June too, so try making your calendar with whichever designs you like.
Aoi wall decoration
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.
[For Seniors] Brimming with June’s seasonal flair: A roundup of fun craft ideas (81–90)
Making a teru-teru bozu
Everyone, you did this when you were little, right? If you have children, make teru teru bozu together and pray for clear skies tomorrow.
All you need are tissue paper, rubber bands, and a marker.
Let’s make some in advance now to get ready for June!
Morning glory message card
These morning glory message cards are sure to delight anyone you give them to—people who have helped you, family, friends, and more! They’re also a great idea to include in craft activities at day service centers.
They can be effective for finger rehabilitation and dementia prevention for older adults, too.
How about making a morning glory that uses just a single sheet of origami, so it’s easy for seniors to create? A flat type is perfect for attaching to a card.
If you have time, you can also make leaves and vines and decorate the card with them.
Making picture letters
Have you ever written an illustrated letter or picture postcard? Precisely because it’s a rainy season when it’s hard to go out, why not sit down and try handwriting one of these? June 15 is “Shōchū-mimai Day,” the day when summer greeting postcards were first released.
The period for sending shōchū-mimai is from Shōsho—the solar term that comes around when the rainy season ends, about July 7—until around August 7, when Risshū (the start of autumn) arrives.
But once the rainy season ends, you’ll want to head outside, right? So, let’s write postcards during the rainy season before then! How about sending one to someone dear to you, with colorful, seasonally themed drawings and a few warm words?
Authentic morning glory made with five sheets of origami
Let’s make a beautiful three-dimensional morning glory! You’ll use five sheets of origami to create one bloom, so the difficulty may be a bit high.
Make five parts, then assemble and glue them together.
To prevent the glue from coming off, it’s a good idea to hold the pieces in place with clips or clothespins as you work.
For the finishing touch, slightly fold the rim to give the morning glory a 3D look.
You can also change the size of the sheets to make morning glories in different sizes—give it a try!