For Seniors: Come, Spring! Recommended March Craft Ideas for Daycare Services
In this article, we introduce March craft ideas recommended for seniors!
When it comes to March events, there are many with a cute image, like Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) and White Day.
Using lots of soft colors like pink and white in your crafts can put you in a gentle mood.
It’s the season when spring flowers begin to bloom, so let’s create a bright, festive atmosphere through crafting!
There are plenty of ideas you can use in senior day services and other elder care facilities, so please use them as a reference when making crafts together.
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For Seniors: Come, Spring! Recommended March Craft Ideas for Day Service (91–100)
Lily of the valley corsage
A corsage is an accessory worn on clothing for celebrations and festive occasions, typically a floral ornament attached to women’s dresses or outfits.
It might be nice to attend a special day wearing a corsage you made yourself.
Older adults may feel a special sense of joy, too.
Here’s an idea for a lily-of-the-valley corsage made from felt without sewing.
You’ll roll the felt to create the lily-of-the-valley.
As you make this charming piece, it may lift the spirits of older adults and spark lively conversation with those around them.
It also looks lovely when arranged on a hat or attached to a bag.
Plum wreath
Here is an idea for making a plum blossom wreath with felt that lets you enjoy a traditional Japanese atmosphere.
Cut slits into a rectangular piece of felt, then round off the ends to create petal shapes.
Thread a string through the slits and gather the felt; after trimming the string, tie it off and shape it into a flower.
Secure it firmly with glue, and decorate with metallic beads or other embellishments to complete each flower component.
Finally, arrange the flowers evenly on a wooden ring and glue them in place to finish a beautiful plum blossom wreath.
Enjoy the soft feel of felt while moving your fingers—it can also help stimulate the brain.
It’s a heartwarming craft that brings a sense of Japanese elegance to your room just by displaying it.
Japanese-style cherry blossom wall decoration
A Japanese-style cherry blossom wall decoration is an elegant idea that evokes the feeling of spring.
By using black construction paper as the background, the pink blossoms will really stand out.
Wrap both edges of the construction paper with long, narrow strips of folded origami to create a Japanese-style frame.
Using pale pink or traditional Japanese-patterned origami will give it a soft impression.
Make cherry blossoms out of paper and arrange them harmoniously on the black background.
Varying the size of the flowers adds depth and a three-dimensional effect.
Adding Japanese-style accessories or branch motifs enhances the brilliance and brings a spring-like atmosphere.
Overall, it’s a decoration that embraces a Japanese aesthetic while letting you enjoy the colorful charm of cherry blossoms.
vase mat
After taping a string to the back of the plate, slot it into a slit and wrap the thread around the front and back alternately.
Once you’ve passed thread through all the slits, stitch along the center as if weaving into those threads.
Using a single color is fine, but you can also tie on a different color mid-way and weave it in to combine colors.
When it reaches a good size, remove all the strings from the paper plate and tie the extended strings at the base.
Trim any excess length and you’re done.
Choose your favorite colors and make a vase mat that’s uniquely yours.
Mimosa corsage
Introducing a mimosa corsage made from felt.
Cut yellow felt into long, narrow strips and wrap them around wire.
Trim any excess so they form a rounded shape.
Make several of these.
Next, create leaves from green felt.
Adding small cuts will give them a three-dimensional look.
Bundle flower stamens (flower pips) randomly and wrap them with wire.
Use this as the base, and, while adjusting the positions, wrap the mimosa and leaves onto it with floral tape.
Attach a corsage pin along the stem, then wrap a ribbon from the bottom upward.
The key is to secure it with glue as you go so it doesn’t come undone.
Finish with a bow under the flowers.
If you adjust the size, it can be made for children as well—perfect for events like your grandchild’s school entrance ceremony.
Cherry blossom decoration made of paper
We’d like to introduce a cherry blossom craft that’s perfect as a mobile part, gently swaying indoors when hung with a string.
Prepare several sheets of construction paper cut into long, narrow rectangles.
Fold the paper and staple the ends to create cherry blossoms.
Older adults might recall past events while making these, too.
Conversations may liven up with memories of cherry-blossom viewing and stories from cherry blossom season.
Making many and decorating a wall to form a large cherry tree would also be lovely.
Try various arrangements and enjoy creating your own cherry blossom pieces.
Hina dolls made with toilet paper rolls and origami
This craft uses toilet paper rolls that you might otherwise throw away to make Hina dolls.
It requires very few materials, so if you’re looking for a Hinamatsuri craft, definitely give it a try! The basic method is simply to decorate cut toilet paper rolls with origami or Japanese-patterned paper.
Rounding the corners of the rolls gives them a cute look! You can also make the kimono sleeves three-dimensional to add a touch of elegance.
Since this is a highly flexible craft, try creating your own original Hina dolls!
