Growing up with Depression Era parents you learn to be inventive, creative and use lots of things that you already have. I have been doing crafts with Seniors for a few years now and have a fun time bringing in things that entertain them, engage them and something they want to display in their home. Here are a few ideas for you.
Make it colorful:
We made Spring Wreaths using cardboard that was cut and egg cartons cut up. We painted the egg cartons once they were cut individually and glued them onto the cardboard frame.
We made Spring Flower arrangements. We used 15 oz. cans, covered them in green tissue paper. Insert a small amount of floral foam, enough to reach from side to side of the can. Cut up artificial flowers. You can find nicely priced ones at Walmart or Dollar Tree. We used an assortment of flowers to decorate our lunch tables for the month.
I made Easter Baskets for the Seniors using an empty Milk or Water gallon jug. Make sure it is rinsed out well if it is a Milk jug. Cut into a bunny shape using a sharp part of scissors. Use a permanent marker to draw on the Bunny face. Fill with items the Seniors will like: Candies, eggs, soaps, a roll of TP. They appreciated it during COVID.
Easter Bunny Racers. They are made with Twinkies, mini oreos, frosting, yogurt covered pretzels and Bunny Peeps. Cut out a spot for the yogurt covered yogurt steering wheel and Bunny Peep to fit in using some of the frosting. Attach mini oreo wheels with frosting.
