For Seniors: Easy Crafts Recommended for October

A cute rabbit garland from the 100-yen shop

[100-Yen Shop DIY] How to Make a Bunny Garland

When you look at the moon, doesn’t it seem like a cute rabbit is pounding mochi? There’s even a legend about it, which is why rabbits pair so well with moon-viewing.

Let’s make a rabbit garland to brighten up your tsukimi! All you have to do is attach rabbit ears—cut from felt—to pom-poms made of yarn.

If you want an easier way to make pom-poms, you can use a pom-pom maker available at 100-yen shops.

You could also stick patterned fabric onto the felt ears for a stylish finish.

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acorn beanbags

Let’s gather acorns and try making handmade beanbags♪

Modern people live surrounded by digital gadgets, and it feels like we don’t play games like beanbag juggling as much anymore.

Making beanbags with acorns could be a fun way to feel like a kid again.

Some people might even be surprisingly skilled, almost like professional jugglers! When using acorns for beanbags, start with proper prep.

First, wash them thoroughly and either boil them or freeze them to eliminate insects.

Next, sun-dry them completely.

It’s also effective to leave them for a while in a plastic bag together with a desiccant.

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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Cheekful Maracas

Improvised Craft No. 46: “Mouthful Maracas” #artandcraft #earlychildhoodideas #improvisedcraft #handmadetoys

Which country do you think maracas originated from? There are various theories, but because they’re commonly used in mambo and salsa music, they’re often said to have originated in Spain.

These days, you even see them at karaoke places, right? For some reason, karaoke gets more exciting when maracas are around! Let’s try making maracas using acorns.

If we’re making them anyway, let’s use a squirrel munching on nuts as the motif.

Just use plastic cups for the body and acorns inside to make the sound.

Once you’ve put together the basic body, you can decorate it however you like.

Make them into cheeky, adorable maracas!

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!

Acorn craft with drawing paper and paints

Acorn crafts 🎨

Here are some ideas for making acorns with marble art.

First, line a container with construction paper and place marbles coated with paint on top.

If you want to use several colors, increase the number of marbles and coat each one with a different color of paint.

Tilt the container to roll the marbles and create patterns, then let it dry and cut the construction paper into the shape of an acorn cap.

Place it over the acorn nut you made from construction paper and glue it in place to finish.

If you draw faces on the acorns, they’ll look like characters and turn out even cuter.

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