[Day Service] Craft Ideas for Seniors to Make in October

stylish jack-o’-lantern

[Pattern Download] (Easy Halloween Craft) How to Make a Handmade Pumpkin Decoration: Stylish Jack-o’-Lantern — For Elementary School Children, Preschoolers, and Seniors’ Recreation

How about handcrafting some stylish jack-o’-lanterns that are perfect for Halloween decorations? They’re easy to make with construction paper, so they’re suitable for seniors as well.

Take a clear plastic cup and attach strips of construction paper from the bottom up toward the rim.

Wrap them all the way around the cup, and finish by adding a pumpkin ghost face—done! You can combine large and small pumpkins, or add Halloween motifs like black cats and witches for an extra touch.

Also, if you place an LED light inside, it becomes a proper lantern, so brighten up and enjoy your Halloween night!

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miyabi

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Acorn brooch

Fabric acorn brooch made from chirimen and kimono scraps: how-to guide and pattern [Acorn Series 3] Fabric Acorns Brooch Tutorial & Pattern

Let me introduce an idea for making a cute brooch with lots of dangling acorns using fabric scraps.

A pattern is available for this project, so cut the pieces from fabric according to the pattern and sew them together.

The pieces you’ll use are the acorn nut, the cupule (cap), and the fabric that wraps the base of the acorn.

You’ll also need stuffing for the inside of the nut, string to hang the acorns, and a brooch pin, so please prepare those as well.

Sew the fabric into pouch or tube shapes to create each part, then assemble them at the end to finish the brooch.

You can make the entire project by hand sewing.

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Aurora Acorn

[Easy, Natural Craft] Turn Acorns into Gemstones! How to Make Sparkling Aurora Acorns with Everyday Items

Let’s make aurora acorns using holographic film sold at 100-yen shops.

If you’re using acorns you picked up, be sure to prevent insects first by boiling them or using another sterilization method.

Start by removing the acorn caps and polishing the outside until it shines using a receipt.

Make a hole in the bottom with an awl, insert a toothpick or small stick for a handle, then brush on liquid laundry starch and decorate with holograms in your favorite colors.

Finish by applying another coat of laundry starch and putting the cap back on.

You’re done! Add a screw eye to turn it into a keychain or ornament.

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3D acorns made from construction paper

(Construction paper) Autumn decorations – cute! How to make acorns [DIY]

It’s said that during the Jomon period, when people’s diets centered on hunting and gathering, chestnuts and acorns were eaten in large quantities.

As time passed and diets became more abundant, the relatively low-sweetness acorns fell out of favor.

I’ve heard there are still people who enjoy acorn tofu today, but it isn’t all that common, is it? How is it in your region? Making slightly larger, three-dimensional acorns out of paper could be quite striking.

Since they’re made by combining many thin strips of paper, it might be nice to split up the work and make them together.

Used as decorations, they’re a craft that will liven up any room!

Dragonfly craft

Dragonflies ~crafts of dragonflies~ (with templates) (September, autumn) (easy craft) (wall decoration) (senior recreational activity) (creative occupational therapy) (preschool/early education) (origami)

The sight of dragonflies darting about against the backdrop of a sunset is one of the quintessential scenes that evokes autumn, isn’t it? Let’s recreate that landscape of dragonflies silhouetted by the setting sun using origami.

The key is how to make the dragonfly: roll a strip of red origami paper into a slender tube for the body, then attach parts like the eyes and wings to give it a three-dimensional look.

Next, paste elements like the setting sun and plants such as pampas grass onto a backing sheet, and layer the dragonflies on top to complete the scene.

Choosing different colors for the dragonflies to create your own unique style is another fun aspect.

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Grape wreath made with chirimen fabric

Craft Art: Fragrance of Autumn Grape Wreath ~with how-to instructions

Here’s how to make a grape wreath using chirimen fabric and covered buttons.

Cut the chirimen fabric into circles.

Place the rounded side of a covered button in the center of a fabric circle and secure it with glue as if wrapping it.

Once wrapped, press in the remaining part of the covered button with the metal side facing up.

This completes a grape berry.

Attach the grape berries to a backing sheet to form a bunch of grapes.

Decorate the wreath base with paper grape leaves and the grape bunches.

The texture of chirimen fabric adds warmth to the piece.

It’s a craft that older adults are likely to enjoy as a lovely grape-themed project.

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Nakajima Junko

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Making grapes with coffee filters

Make two at once! Grape craft with coffee filters 🍇 #preschoolcrafts #kindergarten #nursery #kidsartsandcrafts #craftvideo #autumncrafts #grapegrowing

Here’s an introduction to a grape craft using coffee filters.

You might hear older adults ask, “Can you really do crafts with coffee filters?” Yes, you can.

Coffee filters don’t tear even when you place something moist on them.

This craft uses that water-resistant property.

Cut the coffee filter into round shapes like grapes.

Use liquid glue to stick them onto a backing sheet.

Then paint them with your preferred grape-colored paint.

If you peel off the filters before the paint fully dries, the paint will bleed through and create a grape-like image on the backing sheet.

You can also take the peeled-off filters and stick them on another sheet to make more grapes.

It’s fun to create two different styles of artwork in one go.

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Nakajima Junko

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