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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 (21–30)

Hydrangea torn-paper collage

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Hydrangea torn-paper collage

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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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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[For Seniors] Enjoy at Day Service: May Craft Ideas Summary (31–40)

Azalea and Satsuki azalea

[Craft Idea] Azaleas and Satsuki Azaleas – Flower Crafts (April/May) (Wall Decorations) (Activities for Older Adults) (Early Childhood/Educational) (Flowers) (Creative Projects) (OT)

Azalea and Satsuki azalea

Azaleas and satsuki azaleas are famous spring flowers.

They look similar but have slightly different characteristics.

Azaleas bear colorful, luxurious blossoms, while satsuki azaleas have small, refined flowers.

Here, we introduce a wall decoration featuring these flowers, packed with their unique charm.

First, prepare origami paper and fold it.

Then cut along the creases you made.

Adding a bit of movement to the petal parts when you open it is the key to making it look realistic.

Displaying them in your room will brighten the space and let you enjoy a heartwarming moment.

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Simple koi-shaped streamer

[Craft Idea] Koinobori (carp streamer) decorations (May) (Children’s Day) (activities for seniors) (wall decorations) (early childhood education) (origami) (samurai helmet) (seasonal decorations)

Simple koi-shaped streamer

Koinobori (carp streamers) are an iconic item for Children’s Day.

In the past, it was common to display large koinobori in the yard, but recently compact versions have become popular.

They embody parents’ hopes that their children will overcome difficulties and grow into strong adults.

This time, we’re introducing an easy koinobori craft that’s recommended as a gift from seniors to their grandchildren.

Prepare origami paper, a craft knife, and glue; since you only need to cut and paste the paper, the process is simple.

It’s also a nice idea to design the koinobori to reflect your family members.

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Stained glass-style koinobori

A stained-glass-style carp streamer made with clear files 🎏 It looks beautiful when you hold it up to the sky! 🙌 #nurseryteacher #earlychildhoodstudent #nursery #nurserycrafts #athomeplay #crafts #koinobori

Stained glass-style koinobori

Stained glass is used in churches and public facilities, too.

The sunlight filtering through stained glass creates a lovely atmosphere indoors, doesn’t it? Let’s make a carp streamer that captures that stained-glass look.

Draw lines on a clear file folder with a black permanent marker, then color it in with various permanent markers.

After coloring, roll it up, secure it with clear tape, and form the tail fin.

Punch a hole near the head, thread a stick through, and it’s done.

You can also decorate the top of the stick with a paper samurai helmet or a streamer.

This stained-glass-style carp streamer—something you don’t see very often—seems like an activity older adults would enjoy as well.

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hydrangea

[No-Sew] Make Hydrangeas with Felt / Enjoy the Rainy Season DIY / How to Make Felt Hydrangeas / 100-Yen Shop DIY / DIY Felt Hydrangea

hydrangea

Here’s a no-sew hydrangea made from felt.

Cut two petals of the same shape from felt in different colors.

Thread them onto a wire, and use hot glue to attach one petal in a three-dimensional shape.

Once that’s set, slide the second petal on from the back to layer it.

Secure a bead or similar in the center to finish one flower.

Make about eight of these to form a single hydrangea.

Then make about two leaves per flower.

They’ll look cute displayed in a vase or made into a corsage.

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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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