[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 Flair: A Collection of Fun Craft Ideas (1–10)
Hydrangea wall decoration
Atmospheric decorations for a sophisticated finish! Here are ideas for hydrangea wall hangings.
Hydrangeas are at their best during the rainy season.
Their round shape formed by clusters of tiny blossoms and their distinctively serrated leaves are beautiful, aren’t they? This time, we’re sharing ideas recommended for those looking for a Japanese-style hydrangea design.
You’ll need construction paper, thick card, beads, string, origami paper, paper bands, and more.
It’s also nice that you can get everything at 100-yen shops.
Give it a try!
Rose wreath
Gorgeous and beautiful! Here are some ideas for rose wreaths.
Let’s make a lovely rose wreath lavishly adorned with colorful roses.
It’s a great idea for brightening up a room or for special events! This wreath is made by combining a leafy wreath base, five large rose blossoms, fifteen rose buds, and ten flower parts.
Taking your time to build it up little by little can become a daily pleasure.
For the finishing touch, adhere the pieces with glue for a clean, polished look.
Making a calendar with hydrangeas painted in watercolors
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This is a hydrangea calendar made with paint that makes the process fun.
Prepare a calendar and paint hydrangeas on it.
Instead of just painting, try using various items—for example, a toilet paper roll or cotton swabs.
By dabbing paint with the tips to make fine touches, you can recreate the hydrangea’s distinctive rounded form.
I hope you enjoy the tactile feeling of tapping and watching the paint transfer onto the paper.
Once it’s finished, adding origami leaves and the like could make it even more interesting.
[For Seniors] Full of June Seasonality: A Roundup of Fun Craft Ideas (11–20)
Morning glories and goldfish ornaments
Let’s make use of scrap materials! Here are ideas for crafting morning glory flowers and goldfish ornaments.
In recent years, it’s not uncommon to have summer-like days in June.
How about getting a head start on summer by making morning glory and goldfish ornaments? You’ll need items like coffee filters, empty cheese boxes, paper straws, paper bands, washi paper, permanent markers, garden vinyl ties, and bamboo skewers.
By using coffee filters, the morning glories seem easy to create with just a few simple steps.
Hydrangea lampshade
Make it with tissue paper! Here are some ideas for a hydrangea lampshade.
A lampshade is a cover for a light or lamp that diffuses the light from the bulb.
This time, let’s make a lampshade using washi or tissue paper that gently spreads the light.
You’ll need calligraphy paper (hanshi), tissue paper, a B4-size clear file, paste thinned with water, and a thick brush.
Each person’s individuality will shine through in a fun, unique piece.
It’s also great for event or festival decorations!
An umbrella that can be opened and closed
A highly polished, adorably displayable umbrella with a fun mechanism! Here’s an idea for an umbrella that can open and close.
June is typically the rainy season, right? An umbrella is something we often use at that time.
This time, let’s use origami to make a mechanical umbrella that opens and closes.
You’ll need two sheets of origami paper, glue stick, adhesive glue, scissors, and masking tape.
It’s recommended for those who enjoy detailed work or are eager to focus on a hands-on project.
Using double-sided colored origami paper works well.
Art box
Here’s an art box you can enjoy with colorful patterns when placed by a window or in sunlight.
Slice an empty milk carton into rings about 2 centimeters thick and turn them inside out.
Attach tissue paper to one cut edge on one side.
Cut several strips of origami paper, fold or bend them into shapes you like, and glue the tips in place.
Fill the milk carton box with lots of the shaped origami pieces.
Finish by attaching tissue paper to the milk carton’s cut edge.
The fine work of folding origami uses your fingers a lot, so it may also be effective as brain training.
Please place it near a window at the homes of older adults and use it as a decoration.
