Or perhaps you are looking for a craft that would be interesting and engaging for adults ...yet at the same time, easy. Sometimes it is more difficult to find crafts that are appropriate and easy for the elderly to make. Many of these crafts for adults can be modified according to the ability level of the person you are working with. And of course, many can be done with seniors and kids alike! Don't forget to invite the grandkids to join in some of your projects. All it may take are a few simple changes in your approach. Lots of the projects on our web site are also really nice to make and give as gifts. Plus they are inexpensive to do. So check out all the ideas our readers have submitted below.
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Seashell Flowers
Here are the steps below on how to recreate these seashell flowers:
Materials Needed
• cockle seashells halves
• strong adhesive glue
• paints
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Candy Jar Leprechaun Craft
This cute candy jar leprechaun craft is a pot of gold that holds all-golden candies, including chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil. And a little leprechaun ...
Hanging Candy Ornament Ball
This hanging candy ball is an edible ornament. They make a special hand-crafted gift, or a party decoration. All it takes is a few simple materials, and ...
Bacon and Eggs Pretzel Craft
These funny little food crafts are always a big hit, and you can give them away at the holidays. Since they have an egg theme, they're cute at Easter too,...
Fancy Purse Planter Craft
This unique planter is so attractive - it's made with an old purse. Vintage purses, straw, colorful, small purses with a shape work best. Just add a plant ...
Metallic Foil Angel Craft
This blue metallic angel ornament is eye-catching and easy to make. The special sheets of foil can be found at most craft stores. But you could use any ...
Ghost Crafts
We just love making these little Halloween marshmallow ghost crafts. (You can also decorate them for other holidays, besides ghosts for Halloween). And ...
Large Silk Butterflies
I try to come up with one of a kind projects to teach the seniors in my Elder Adult Program with Lutheran Social Services, Big Bear Lake CA.
I purchased ...
Shell Crafts
Here are three samples of beautiful shell crafts
Supplies
Small colored shells
Strong glue
Board or strong cardboard
Picture 1. - This shell ...
Painting
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This is a painting of Lord Unnikrishna. It is a fabric painting done on a cloth using fabric colours (which you can get at the craft store).
I ...
Origami Flower Pot
Editor's Note Here is another wonderful submission of origami flower pots from our reader in India, who is very talented in this specialized art ...
Origami Swan
Editor's Note Here are some beautiful origami swan samples submitted by a reader in India. If you are interested in seeing more about how to make ...
Wall Hanging
Things that you need:
one red handmade paper
one plain handmade paper
decorations
green ribbon
cellophane paper
What to do:
Cut 3 flowers ...
Ghost Craft
This hanging ghost craft is made out of a white trash bag, and you could do all kinds of things to decorate it. Or make it as spooky as you want to. We ...
Stained Glass Paint
This is so simple with beautiful results. The "paint" is white corn syrup with food colouring. It works best when applied to a flat surface you can ...
Seashell Frame Craft
This seashell frame craft uses just a few simple materials, and is made with craft sticks. It's a good project to do with kids too. Then just add a photo ...
Easy Fabric Collage Ideas
This easy fabric collage has a faux quilt look and was one of my fall craft projects. But you could use any theme or season. It actually uses designs from ...
Mural Painting!
Get some used bed flat sheets from the thrift store. Wash them and iron them. Hang them up against a wall in an ALF patio or other outdoor area. Tell ...
CD Craft
Almost everyone has some old CDs around. They're fun to use in all kinds of crafts, being so shiny and catching light. This personalized door hanger with ...
Recycled CD Cover Picture Frame
Take an empty plastic CD cover, cut a frame out of cardboard (I use an old cardboard box), leaving an opening for a picture to show through. Use a ...
Fairy Ornament Decoration
This fairy ornament decoration could also be an angel. It's easy and made with a non-breakable ornament, so very good for elderly activities too. Hang ...
Plastic Egg Fairy Craft
This cute fairy craft is made out of a plastic Easter egg, so you can open it up and have a few surprise treats inside. You may have some extras of these ...
Pinecone Craft
Making a pinecone craft is easy and versatile. All you need is a little imagination and a pinecone or two. Then look at its shape and see what it reminds ...
Paper Plate Picture Frame Craft
Here's a fun picture frame craft - made out of a fancy paper plate! It's especially meaningful if you use a plate from an occasion such as an anniversary,...
Decorate A Candle Craft
It's easy to decorate a candle to make it special. This one is done in tissue paper! And a little acrylic paint. I used a pillar candle, but you can do ...
Pasta Angel Craft
This pasta angel craft is inexpensive and easy to make, and there are lots of ways to decorate it. You can use them for many things. Use them as ornaments,...
Plastic Egg Mouse Crafts
These easy mouse crafts are made with plastic Easter eggs that come apart in the middle so you can put in treats.
They come in lots of different colors,...
Heart Picture Frame Crafts
These simple heart picture frame crafts are made with a cookie cutter! You can use them to frame an anniversary or wedding photo, or photo of family and ...
Bookworm Bookmark Bead Craft
This bead craft bookmark looks like a worm - a bookworm, that is! It is about the simplest craft you can make, and is really fun to give away with a book....