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

Rainy season-themed calendar collage

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In ancient Japan, the rainy early summer showers were called “samidare,” but after the term “tsuyu” was introduced from China, that became the standard.

Perhaps the reading of “tsuyu” evoked the idea of “dew.” June means the rainy season, so here we present calendars themed around it.

You can collage colored paper or wrapping paper to create a rainy-season sky, and if you’re good at patchwork, try crafting a rainy-season landscape with fabric scraps.

Even if the calendar section is small, it could make a lovely room decoration.

Colorful hydrangea flower wreath

How to fold an origami hydrangea flower wreath | Origami Hydrangea Flower Wreath Tutorial (NiceNo1)

Let me introduce a hydrangea flower wreath made from origami.

All you need is glue, so it’s easy to prepare.

Once you’ve picked your favorite origami paper, attach a marker piece and keep folding while flipping the paper front and back.

It involves fine work with your fingertips, but that helps stimulate your brain.

Attach the finished flowers to each other and shape them into a wreath.

Be careful not to let them shift until the glue dries.

You can enjoy making them in sizes from small to large, and layering them makes the result even more beautiful.

Give it a try!

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Simple hydrangea

[Rainy Season Origami] Easy Hydrangea Flower Tutorial with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Easy Hydrangea Tutorial

When you think of the rainy season, do hydrangea flowers come to mind? Let’s try making hydrangeas out of origami, blooming beautifully in a gentle, steady rain.

There are many ways to fold hydrangeas, but here we’ll introduce an easy method that combines multiple parts.

We’ll fold the cluster of flowers and the leaf pieces.

Since there aren’t many complicated folds, it may be easy for older adults to work on as well.

Once you glue the parts together, it’s complete.

You can hang it on the wall, stick it on a calendar, and more—the possibilities expand with your ideas.

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Snail on a Rainy Day

[Paper Chain Craft Idea] Snail on a Rainy Day (June Wall Decorations: Snail, Hydrangea, and Raindrops with Paper Chains) (Senior Recreation, Day Service, Occupational Therapy, Crafting, Origami, DIY)

We’d like to introduce “Snail on a Rainy Day,” a wall decoration that’s perfect for finger dexterity training.

The various steps—folding paper, making rings with thin strips of origami, and cutting paper with scissors—send different kinds of sensory input from the hands to the brain each time, which helps activate brain function.

In addition, hands-on activities are said to improve cerebral blood flow compared to tasks that don’t use the hands, so they may help prevent cognitive decline.

Because it’s enjoyable and can also serve as brain training, it’s recommended as a recreational activity for senior care facilities.

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Hydrangea torn-paper collage

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Hydrangeas are one of the flowers that represent the rainy season.

This time, we’re introducing an idea for expressing them using chigiri-e, a collage technique where you paste finely torn pieces of paper.

There are many colors that can represent hydrangeas—blue, light blue, indigo, ultramarine, and purple.

Once you’ve prepared your preferred colors, tear them into pieces as small as possible.

If you paste them so they follow the outline and spread outward from the center, it’s easier to express the shape of the flower.

The hands contain many nerves and sensors and are often called a second brain.

The stimulation gained by using the fingers is sent to the brain and can be expected to help activate brain function.

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Hydrangea Snail

[Origami] Hydrangea Snail — cute, adorable, playful, easy, rainy season

Here’s a cute and playful hydrangea snail made with origami.

Both the hydrangea and the snail are easy to fold, and you can mix and match them however you like.

First, make the snail out of origami paper.

Cut out the eye parts to give it a sweet expression.

For the hydrangea, fold a small square of origami and round off the top and bottom edges with scissors.

When you open it up, you’ll have an adorable flower.

Attach the hydrangea flower to the snail’s back, and it’s done.

You can change the snail’s expression with the eyes and create your own unique hydrangea snail by varying how you place the flowers.

Since there are no difficult steps, it’s also recommended for activities in senior care facilities.

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Gift box with hydrangeas

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Let us introduce a gift box adorned with hydrangeas—visually striking and exciting to open.

You’ll fold the box by marking guide lines on origami paper as you go.

There are some fine steps, but by imagining the finished form while you work, you’ll engage your planning skills—your executive function—which can help stimulate the brain.

After making a hydrangea using origami in the same color as the box and gluing it on, the project is complete.

Adding decorations like pearls will make it look even more elegant.

Put a small gift inside and present it—your recipient is sure to be delighted.

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