[For Seniors] Enjoy May: A Collection of Seasonal Craft and Wall Decoration Ideas

Carnation brooch made with tissue paperNEW!

[Origami Activity] Tissue-Paper Carnation Brooch — Perfect for Mother’s Day Events! Senior Recreation, Origami

Layer several sheets of origami or tissue paper and accordion-fold them, then secure the center tightly with wire or a chenille stem.

Next, round off both ends with scissors to refine the shape.

Gently fan out and separate each layer one by one to create a fluffy carnation.

Once shaped, attach a safety pin or brooch pin to the back.

Finish by decorating with a ribbon or stickers for extra flair.

It’s easy to make, so this brooch is perfect for seniors’ crafts or as a Mother’s Day gift.

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Carnation message cardNEW!

[Easy Origami] How to Make a Mother’s Day Carnation Bouquet: Ribbon, Message Card, Leaves, and Wrapping Included

When giving carnations for Mother’s Day, a message card is a must.

This set you can gift together starts by preparing regular origami paper cut down to 1/16 size, then making small carnation petals.

Bundle three of these together, add leaves, and finish one carnation.

Prepare about five sets like this.

Next, make a bouquet wrapper from another sheet of origami, arrange the carnations inside, and add a ribbon made from a different origami sheet.

Finally, attach a message card in the center, and you’re done! You can also hang it on the wall, so be sure to give it a try.

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Carnations made with paper cups and construction paperNEW!

For Mother’s Day! Handmade Carnations (2)

This is a simple flower craft made with a paper cup and construction paper.

First, make slits along the rim of the paper cup and cut it.

Next, prepare lots of 5 cm squares of construction paper, fold them into triangles, and trim off the tip slightly.

Insert these pieces one by one into the slits around the bottom of the paper cup.

After going all the way around once, apply wood glue and insert the construction paper again to secure it firmly.

Stack and glue to your desired height, then let it dry.

Once dry, gently peel it off the paper cup to reveal a pretty, softly spreading flower decoration!

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Carp streamer craft with clothespinsNEW!

Get all the materials at the 100-yen shop♪ A carp streamer craft using clothespins 🎏

These are carp streamers made with clothespins that are fun to decorate.

First, make a template for the carp streamer and trace it onto construction paper.

Since you’ll be attaching them to a clothespin, prepare two carp streamer pieces for each clothespin.

Once traced, cut along the outline.

Next, apply double-sided tape to both sides of the clothespin.

Mix a small amount of water into some paint and use your finger to add a scale pattern.

After it dries, use round stickers or pens to draw the eyes and patterns, and enjoy decorating.

Peel off the backing of the double-sided tape and attach the carp streamers to the clothespin.

For the base, cut a paper cup to a suitable height and put floral foam inside as a weight.

Insert a chopstick and attach the carp streamer to finish.

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Samurai helmet ornament

Easy with just a few folds! Adult samurai-helmet decoration [Craft Activity] [Dollar Store DIY] [Spring Craft] #100YenShop #DAISO #DIY #Recreation #EasyCraft #DayService #Craft #Seniors #May

Here’s a helmet you can make with origami by folding just four times.

It’s easy, so it’s perfect for a quick activity with seniors.

Cut the origami paper into a rectangle, then fold it into the shape of a helmet.

If you use double-sided colored paper or traditional Japanese patterns, it will look even more helmet-like.

The folding method is simple, so it should be easy for seniors to try.

Finish by adding a crest to the front of the helmet with origami.

You can display it on a wreath as is, or paste it onto a backing sheet for a lovely look.

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Koinobori chopstick sleeveNEW!

[Origami] Chopstick Holder Koinobori (Carp Streamer) with Voice Commentary [Senior Recreation] Origami [Stay-at-Home Time]

This is a craft for making koi-nobori chopstick sleeves that you can gently incorporate into everyday life.

Stack white and gold origami together for the sleeve, slightly offset, and fold them as one.

Aim to have just a hint of the gold peeking out from the white.

Fold the koi-nobori using one quarter of a 7.5 cm square sheet of origami.

Fold the black carp, the red carp, and the baby carp, and make the pole from origami as well, then attach them to the chopstick sleeve.

It’s very detailed work, so it helps improve finger dexterity and concentration, making it great for dementia prevention too.

It’s an idea that makes not only the crafting time but also mealtime enjoyable.

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Kashiwa-mochi made of clayNEW!

[Clay] How to Make Kashiwa Mochi

Kashiwa (oak) is said to be an auspicious tree that brings good fortune.

Kashiwa-mochi, wrapped in oak leaves, is an essential food for Boys’ Festival on May 5.

How about making kashiwa-mochi out of clay? Roll white clay into an oval, like a croquette.

Roll the green clay into a ball, then use a ruler to roll it out into a long, thin rope and flatten it.

Keeping a leaf shape in mind, add ruffled edges all the way around.

Etch leaf veins with a toothpick, then combine it with the white clay to finish.

For your May craft project, try incorporating kashiwa-mochi making as a wish for boys to grow up healthy and strong.

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