[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 roundup of fun craft ideas (41–50)
ground cherry (Japanese lantern plant)
Origami “hōzuki” (Chinese lantern plants) are gentle, summery creations.
Using red or orange origami paper to craft them in 3D lets you charmingly recreate the plump, round fruit.
Add leaves and stems for a more natural look.
The steps are simple enough for seniors to enjoy, and moving the fingers helps improve concentration, which is another plus.
Once finished, the hōzuki can be hung on the wall or placed as small decor to bring a seasonal feel.
Why not enjoy this symbol of summer through origami?
[For Seniors] Full of June Seasonal Flair: A Roundup of Fun Craft Ideas (51–60)
three-dimensional snail
A versatile creation that also works as a small storage box! Here’s a 3D snail origami idea.
How about making a snail—often seen during the rainy season—out of origami? It looks adorable paired with hydrangeas, too! You’ll need a 15 cm square of brown origami paper, a 7.5 cm square of pale orange origami paper, a white pen, scissors, glue, and so on.
The spiraled shell serves as a lid, and when you pop it open, it can be used as a small container.
Give it a try!
Hydrangea kusudama
Hydrangeas, with their round, gentle shapes and calm colors, bring a sense of comfort and healing to the heart.
They have a soft, friendly impression that makes them well-liked by older adults, too.
This time, I’ll introduce a hydrangea kusudama.
Its volume gives it a strong presence.
Display it in your room to fully enjoy the rainy season.
All you need is origami paper, so it’s an easy craft to try.
There are many small steps, but since you repeat the same actions often, it becomes simple once you get used to it.
It will surely make a delightful gift for someone special!
Hydrangea Snail
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.
Hydrangea decoration
When we think of the rainy season, hydrangeas come to mind, don’t they? Many people find their hearts soothed just by gazing at their colorful blooms.
This time, we’ll introduce a hydrangea decoration that brightens up the rainy season.
First, prepare your favorite origami paper and fold it in half.
Draw a circle with a pencil, then tear along the line by hand to cut it out.
Paste two sheets of origami onto construction paper, then layer the torn pieces of origami on top.
There are no difficult steps, so it’s a craft that seniors can enjoy with ease—highly recommended.
Finally, sprinkle on beads or stickers, and in no time you’ll have a lovely hydrangea decoration finished.
Colorful hydrangea flower wreath
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!
Popup card
Let me introduce a hydrangea popup card with a beautifully unfolding flower when you open it.
Prepare seven sheets of origami paper, trim them into small squares, and fold each one into a triangle three times.
Gently round the top edge with your scissors as you cut.
When you open it, it will form a flower shape; cut off just one petal, apply glue, and overlap the edges to adhere it into a cone-like flower.
Fold the finished flowers flat and glue them back-to-back to create the popup mechanism.
Attach them to construction paper along with some leaves, and you’ll have a lovely hydrangea popup card that opens softly.
It makes a delightful message card or birthday card that recipients are sure to enjoy.