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Mother’s Day is fast approaching and I’ve got 20 engaging and fun Mother’s Day crafts for seniors!
Whether you are seeking crafts that can be made during a private or group session or something you can hand off to the kids to help out with at home, there is sure to be something here that suits your needs!
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Helpful Tools to make things easier
Many crafts can be adapted to suit the abilities of seniors with limited dexterity using customized tools to make things easier. Here’s some adaptive craft tools to help seniors overcome their limited dexterity and complete their craft projects successfully
- Larger handles on tools
- Magnifiers and magnifier lamps
- Stronger lights
- Larger handle scissors
- Holding stands with spring-loaded clip grippers
- Crafting knives with thick, non-slip handles
- Battery-operated hole punches to punch through paper or thin materials.
- Automatic Needle Threader
- Large-Handle Paint Brushes
- Easy-Grip Crochet Hooks and Knitting Needles
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20 Exciting Mother’s Day Crafts for Seniors
Nothing says “I love you” like a handcrafted gift lovingly prepared with care. To demonstrate your love for your grandkids, there are hundreds of Mother’s Day crafts you may do.
Here are some of my favorite senior craft ideas.
1. Drip Paint Pots
Firstly, how much fun! Everyone will enjoy creating without the need for any painting experience or ability.
2. Easy Handprint Bouquet of Flowers
This hand-shaped flower bouquet is a simple Mothers Day crafts for preschoolers and a bouquet of flowers that will not wilt!
3. DIY Mother’s Day Herb Garden Kit
This Herb Garden Kit is ideal since it requires only a few supplies and a lots of love to create.
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4. No-Mess Glittered Tea Light Luminaries
These beautiful and sparkling tea light luminaries make a lovely handcrafted gift for someone special. Best news? Its mess-free
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5. Lavender Candles
If you love the smell of dried lavender as much I do, you’ll love how simple it is to make these gorgeous DIY lavender candles.
6. Floral Herb Perfume
Aren’t these Floral Herb Perfume stunning? They’re not real perfume but flower and herb-scented water, but they smell amazing when sprayed and are a thoughtful gift.
7. How to Make a Custom Photo Puzzle
A personalized picture puzzle is an excellent Mother’s Day gift, and it’s really simple to create!
8. Mother’s Day Flower Fortune Teller
This Mother’s Day Flower Fortune Teller is an easy and fun craft.
9. Mother’s Day DIY Coloring Cards
It won’t be Mother’s Day without Mother’s Day cards.
10. Mother’s Day Mason Jar Crafts – Votives
How about this Mother’s day mason jar votive coupled with a cute message.
11. Duct Tape Rose
Try out a Mother’s day bouquet with these duct tape roses.
12. Bright And Cheerful Mother’s Day Cards to Make
Make these adorable Mother’s Day cards with only cupcake liners and buttons.
13. Mother’s Day Fingerprint Flower Bouquet
Want Mother’s Day flowers that will last forever? I absolutely love these bright and cheerful bouquets.
14. Kid-Made Jewelry Dishes Mother’s Day Craft
I love how simple it is to personalize this project. You may select the sort of ornamental paper you like, as well as the colors and sizes of the plant saucers.
15. Duct Tape Rose Pens
You can make these cute rose pens With duct tape, scissors, and a pen.
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16. Mother’s Day Flower Pot Craft
This Mother’s Day flower pot project is unbeatable if you’re hunting for a beautiful Mother’s Day gift for seniors to make this year.
17. Painted Rock Photo Holder Craft
This is a great keepsake gift. It’s easy and super fun to make.
18. Mother’s Day Flower Craft
Looking for an easy, inexpensive Mother’s Day craft for seniors to try? This flower craft is one everyone will enjoy.
19. Mother’s Day Bird House Craft
This charming Mother’s Day Bird House Craft is an ideal hand made cards for mothers day who adore birds and all things nature. Seniors will have a lot of fun designing this adorable Mother’s Day card.
20. Mother’s Day Painted Rock Craft with Fingerprint Art
An easy painted rock activity that uses fingerprint art to create a lovely Mother’s Day craft and memento.
In Conclusion
According to research [1], art therapy can help elderly folks communicate more effectively. It can also help with depression and anxiety symptoms.
Individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease have been known to improve by participating in art and craft activities [2].
So grab this opportunity and engage them in fun mother’s day crafts for seniors.
What are your favorite Mother’s day crafts for seniors? Please share below!
Resources
- 1. Arts, Crafts, Socializing May Buoy the Aging Brain [Internet]. Available from: https://www.healthday.com/health-news/neurology/arts-crafts-socializing-may-buoy-the-aging-brain-698209.html
- 2. Schneider J. The Arts as a Medium for Care and Self-Care in Dementia: Arguments and Evidence. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2018;15:1151.
