[For Seniors] Brimming with June’s seasonal charm: A roundup of fun craft ideas

aroma air freshener

[DIY] Aroma Air Freshener Made with Ice Packs | C CHANNEL DIY

A cool-looking aroma diffuser is perfect not only for your home but also as a gift! First, put some ice pack gel into a stylish bottle.

The final look changes depending on the color of the gel, so choose your favorite shade like blue or clear.

Add crystal stones and a small amount of glitter, then mix well to blend everything together.

Finally, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil, and you’re done! All you do is add the materials and mix, yet it looks just like a store-bought diffuser.

It’s also nice to prepare several fragrance options so people can choose the scent they like.

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A frog figurine made from a toilet paper roll

[Elderly Indoor Recreation Craft] A Frog Using a Toilet Paper Roll

During the rainy season, when we get a lot of rain, we also see frogs more often, don’t we? The way they hop as if enjoying the rain brightens up the rainy season, which often has a gloomy image.

Here’s a craft that uses frogs as a motif, made from a toilet paper roll.

Just cut slits in the roll to make the frog’s legs, fold down the back part, and then add color to finish.

Because it’s simply a matter of cutting slits and folding, it’s easy to try, which is a key point of this craft.

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Simple teru-teru bozu made from a plastic bottle

[Upcycled Craft] Easy Teru Teru Bozu from a Plastic Bottle♪ Room Decoration

Let’s try spending some at-home time to refresh our dampened spirits, even just a little.

When you think of teru teru bozu (sunshine charms), the classic image is a round head made of tissue, but this time we’re making a teru teru bozu using a plastic bottle.

Since it’s a soft material, cutting it with scissors is fine.

With a transparent head and body and fluttering legs, it might even look a bit like a jellyfish.

Most people draw eyes and a mouth before hanging it up, but apparently the proper way is to draw the face after your wish comes true.

Just like with a Daruma doll used for making wishes.

Morning glory vessel ornament

Easy Paper Morning Glory (with audio commentary) How to make an easy paper morning glory

Introducing a “Morning Glory Bowl Decoration” that also serves as interior decor for your room.

The morning glory made with two sheets of origami has a three-dimensional shape, making it perfect for displaying in a bowl.

The bowl is also made of origami, and the key is to use a thicker type of paper.

First, crease the origami, then fold it into the shape of a bowl.

Although the steps are detailed, dexterous seniors may enjoy making it.

Adding leaves and vines to the origami morning glory makes it look even more like a floral arrangement.

You can also arrange various origami flowers in the bowl for a lovely effect.

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Nakajima Junko

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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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Easy mini mini umbrella made with paper plates

Rainy Season Craft: How to Make a Simple Mini Umbrella with a Paper Plate

To keep out the rainy season’s showers, an umbrella is an essential item.

Not only does it keep you from getting wet, but using a favorite umbrella can also brighten the gloomy image of the rainy season, even just a little.

Here’s a craft using paper plates, inspired by umbrellas—perfect for this rainy time of year.

Cut a paper plate in half, shape it so the tip is pointed, and finally attach a handle to complete the umbrella.

It’s important to freely draw your favorite patterns and think carefully about the design.

If you make the handle from something sturdy like a pipe cleaner, you can hang them on a string or line them up to enjoy, which is another nice touch.

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kappamaki

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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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