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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: May Craft Ideas Roundup (91–100)

Koinobori Shooter

How to make a carp streamer shooter using a paper cup and a balloon

Koinobori Shooter

Introducing a carp streamer shooter made with a paper cup.

Cut out the bottom of the paper cup.

Cut a balloon slightly and stretch it over the bottom of the cup, then reinforce it with tape.

Tie the tip of the balloon on the opposite side of where you taped.

You can decorate the sides of the cup by attaching origami paper or stickers to the balloon tip area, or by drawing scale patterns.

Add eyes to finish.

Drop a ping-pong ball in from the drinking rim of the cup and pull the balloon.

The ping-pong ball will shoot out, so you can play games with it.

How about a game where you launch ping-pong balls from the carp streamer shooter into a basket or box? It’s a craft that older adults can enjoy even after making it.

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Flower basket

[100-Yen DIY] A flower basket made with paper cord and plastic bottle caps ♡

Flower basket

Here’s how to make a flower basket that’s great as room decor or a gift.

The charm is that you can craft it with familiar materials like paper cord and plastic bottle caps! Wrap double-sided tape around the cap, then attach the paper cord by winding it over the tape.

For the basket handle, braid two strands of paper cord.

To make the flowers, do a running stitch along cut felt pieces and pull the thread tight to gather them.

This part is very detailed work, so simply cutting the felt into flower shapes is perfectly fine, too.

Adding pearl beads to the center of the flowers makes them extra cute!

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Rain Boots and Hydrangeas

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Rain Boots and Hydrangeas

Is the rainy season the same time as the peak season for hydrangeas? For many older adults, the word “rainy season” might bring hydrangea flowers to mind.

Here’s a recommended craft for the rainy season: a project featuring rain boots and hydrangeas.

Make the rain boots using origami paper or construction paper.

Create the hydrangeas with craft supplies like felt fabric, cloth, lace, and pearls.

Attach the boots and hydrangeas to a backing board, thread a string for hanging, and it’s complete.

To enhance the rainy-season feel, you can also add raindrops made from construction paper.

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Hydrangea decoration

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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.

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Flower memo stand

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Flower memo stand

Here’s an introduction to a recreation craft using plastic bottle caps.

First, prepare two plastic bottles.

Put them together and wrap them all around with double-sided tape, except for the bottom.

Wrap brown paper cord around the outside.

At the top, wind a brown pipe cleaner around and stick it on.

If you add double-sided tape at the top and wrap a ribbon around it, it will look cute.

Poke a hole in the pipe cleaner and shape a pink pipe cleaner into a flower.

Attach it to the pipe cleaner that will serve as the stem, and insert it into the hole you made.

Your flower pot is complete! Have fun making it!

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Making a Yamabuki calendar

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Making a Yamabuki calendar

Yamabuki, with its distinctive orange-tinged yellow flowers, can sometimes be seen along mountains and rivers from April to May.

This time, we’re introducing a calendar featuring yamabuki as the theme.

Make yamabuki flowers out of origami or construction paper and attach them to the calendar.

It’s also a great idea to craft butterflies and bees to go along with it.

The finished calendar should give older adults a sense of accomplishment from having created something themselves.

In addition, making the calendar offers a chance to think about the seasons and the dates while working on the project.

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Tulip bouquet

[Easy ✨ Felt] How to Make a Tulip 🌷 Bouquet [Just Cut and Stick] DIY How to Make a Felt Tulip Flower Bouquet

Tulip bouquet

Here’s an idea for making a bright and cozy tulip bouquet out of felt without using any needles.

Use a 1-yen coin to draw circles for petals on paper, then cut the felt using the paper circles as templates.

Wrap a rectangular piece of felt, attach the slitted petals, and glue them down while gently folding the petals.

Glue the parts onto a foam ball to shape the flower.

Finally, add leaves and a string and tie them together to complete a cute bouquet.

You can enjoy the soft texture and color combinations of felt while working your hands, which also helps stimulate the brain.

It’s a heartwarming craft that brightens up any room just by being displayed.

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