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[For Seniors] Enjoy at Day Service: A Roundup of May Craft Ideas

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May is a lovely season of fresh green leaves, isn’t it?

Here are some easy craft ideas perfect for day-service activities in May.

May is full of events like Children’s Day and Mother’s Day.We’ve gathered craft ideas that tie in with those occasions.

Many of the projects introduced here can be taken home and displayed, so you can enjoy looking at them at home.

They also make great gifts for your grandchildren.

Some can even be used for a garden tea party or a stroll, so be sure to give them a try.

[For Seniors] Enjoy at Day Service: Summary of May Craft Ideas (71–80)

Carp streamers and irises

[Craft Idea] Koinobori and Iris Flowers (May, Spring) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation / OT / Day Service) (Early Childhood Education) (Origami) (Japanese Traditions)

Carp streamers and irises

Speaking of May, it’s all about carp streamers (koinobori) for Children’s Day.

Those koinobori swimming gracefully in the wide sky are a familiar seasonal sight in Japan, and are likely nostalgic for seniors as well.

This time, we’re introducing wall decorations featuring koinobori and irises.

Irises bloom around mid-May, and they pair beautifully when displayed alongside koinobori.

Make the koinobori in any colors you like—the scales really pop when they’re colorful.

Attach the scales to the koinobori, draw the eyes, and it’s done.

For the irises, cut a sheet of origami paper into six equal pieces and make each petal one by one.

Combine the petals, then add the stem and leaves to finish.

Brighten up your senior care facility with these wall decorations that are perfect for clear May skies.

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Bouquet of carnations

[Craft Idea] Carnation Bouquet (Mother’s Day in May) (Wall Decorations, Activities for the Elderly, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Childcare) (Origami DIY, Original Creation)

Bouquet of carnations

The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day.

On Mother’s Day, we give carnations to express our everyday gratitude.

Many seniors have probably received or given carnations on Mother’s Day.

Here’s a craft idea that may bring back memories while you make it.

Crumple origami paper to create carnations.

Doing this expresses the frilly petals of a carnation.

For seniors, gripping the origami also provides a bit of hand exercise.

Make the stem and leaves from construction paper, and attach the carnation flower.

Making several carnations into a bouquet to give as a gift to the seniors’ families would be lovely, too.

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Hydrangea decoration

[Origami] How to Make a Hydrangea Decoration

Hydrangea decoration

Here’s how to make a hydrangea decoration with origami.

First, prepare origami paper in the color you want for your hydrangeas.

Cut it into small squares, then fold it vertically, horizontally, and diagonally to make crease lines.

Fold it small, make a few cuts, and when you open it up, it will form the shape of a flower.

Attach eight flowers to a round piece of origami paper, and your hydrangea is complete.

Use green origami paper to make leaves, and create a frame in any color you like to decorate it.

It’s fun to think about where to place each flower, isn’t it? Adding little raindrops as accents really brings out the rainy season mood.

Give it a try!

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[For Seniors] Enjoy at Day Service: May Craft Ideas Roundup (81–90)

Wisteria flowers brimming with charm

[Craft idea] Wisteria flowers (May, spring) (wall decorations) (recreation for seniors/occupational therapy/daycare) (early childhood education) (origami) (DIY papercraft) (group craft activity) (Fuji Musume - Wisteria Maiden)

Wisteria flowers brimming with charm

Wisteria blooms beautiful pale purple flowers from mid-April to mid-May.

Countless blossoms hang from its long vines, captivating all who see them.

Let’s recreate that scene as a wall decoration.

Make lots of small petals and stick them onto origami paper shaped like tree branches.

The more petals, the lovelier it looks, so let’s invite seniors to help! For the branches, crumple construction paper first and then cut out the shapes.

Once you’ve made the wisteria maiden and the leaves, attach everything to a large sheet of paper, such as poster paper, to complete the piece.

It’s a charming wall display of a wisteria maiden gazing up at a curtain of wisteria.

Seeing the decorated mural may help some seniors feel the spirit of May.

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Bamboo shoot magnet

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Bamboo shoot magnet

Let me introduce a cute bamboo shoot magnet that brings a touch of spring.

You can get everything you need at a 100-yen shop, so it’s easy to prepare.

First, cut a circle out of thick paper, layer small pieces of felt on top, and make the face.

Imagine the bamboo shoot’s husk as a kimono and stick on four strips of tape to form the collar.

It stays in place better if you secure the back with tape.

Use eye stickers, yarn, and felt to add features to the face you made, giving it an adorable expression.

Attach thick paper and a magnet to the back, cover it with felt, and you’re done.

The steps are simple, making it perfect for recreational activities at senior care facilities, too.

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Rose Gemstone Soap

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Rose Gemstone Soap

Like jewels! These rose gemstone soaps are easy to make by melting and setting.

Put glycerin soap and colored soap for tinting into paper cups and heat them in the microwave to melt.

Add a few drops of aroma oil to each to give them fragrance and color, then drip the mixtures onto parchment paper to create petal pieces.

When they’re beginning to set, roll them up to form a rose shape, and apply a suitable amount of glitter along the edges of the petals.

Finally, coat the rose with melted glycerin soap, and you’re done! Please be very careful to avoid burns.

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Koinobori garland

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Koinobori garland

When it comes to Children’s Day decorations, koinobori carp streamers are a classic—their colorful look really highlights the fun.

This piece is about making a koinobori-inspired garland using felt.

First, cut the base felt into the shape of a carp streamer, then combine it with colored felt and decorative parts.

After that, just connect the koinobori pieces and you’re done, but it’s also recommended to pair them with decorations like pinwheels to express the feel of wind.

Focusing on aligning and sticking the felt pieces neatly together is a good way to boost fingertip concentration.

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