[Childcare] Recommended for 1-year-olds! Christmas cake craft ideas
An essential part of Christmas: the Christmas cake!
The classic is a white whole cake topped with strawberries and Santa, but these days there are many variations, like Yule log roll cakes and Santa cupcakes.
In this article, we’ll share ideas for making Christmas cakes.
These are geared toward one-year-olds, so the focus is on decoration, but we’ve gathered activities they can enjoy.
Please feel free to use them during your December craft time.
Because items made by children are treated as “artworks,” we use the term “seisaku” (制作) in the text.
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Here’s an idea for making a Christmas cake out of construction paper.
First, fold a paper plate in half and attach cream-shaped pieces cut from construction paper to the top of the surface.
Have the kids stick strawberry and other fruit pieces cut from construction paper underneath that.
Attach Santa Claus and reindeer pieces to the inside rim of the paper plate—they’ll look like they’re peeking at the cake.
Finally, stick a message card, like a nameplate, onto the cake and you’re done! It’s nice that you can just set it out as a decoration.
Cupcakes made with paper clay

Let’s make something with our fingertips! Here are some cupcake ideas using paper clay.
What you’ll need: paper clay, paper cups, paints, large sequins and straws or other decorative materials, and scissors.
First, cut into the paper cup to create the base.
It’s a good idea to pre-cut the straws and other decorations so children can handle them easily.
Next, knead the paper clay and mix in paint to add color.
It’s best to let each child choose their favorite colors.
Finally, press the colored paper clay into the base and shape it.
After that, enjoy decorating freely! It’s sure to become a wonderful memory.
Pinecone cupcakes

Let’s make and display it! We’ll introduce a pinecone cupcake craft.
You’ll need a cup container, a pinecone, decorative materials, and craft glue.
First, place the pinecone in the cup container and secure it with craft glue.
Next, use craft glue to decorate the pinecone with items like pipe cleaners and pom-poms.
It would be great to enjoy this activity together with a parent or teacher! Once it’s dry, it’s finished! Adding a plastic spoon will make it look even more like a cupcake.
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[Torn-Paper Collage] Cake Christmas Card
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How about making a cute Christmas card using torn-paper collage, a craft beloved by one-year-olds? You’ll need red, white, and cream origami paper, colored construction paper for the card base, glue, and so on.
First, have fun tearing all three colors of origami into small pieces.
Next, put some glue in a small paper dish and stick the torn pieces onto the colored base paper so they look like a cake.
Finally, cut the front flap into the shape of a tree; from the cover, the cake will show through as a tree pattern, creating a stylish Christmas card!
Cupcakes made with cardboard

These are delicious-looking cupcakes made out of cardboard.
First, spray water on one side of the cardboard to dampen it.
Press it firmly to let the water soak in, wait about five minutes, then peel off the surface layer.
Roll that peeled layer into a tube and secure it with tape.
Next, crumple some newspaper into a ball, wrap it with tissue paper in your favorite color, and tape it in place.
For decorations, prepare various materials like colored construction paper cut into flower or star shapes, string, cotton, stickers, and so on.
Because it’s tissue paper, glue adheres easily, so you can enjoy decorating it any way you like.
Cake made with dot stickers
Let’s enjoy colorful decorating! Here are cake ideas you can make with dot stickers.
What you’ll need: cake, cup, and plate parts made from colored construction paper; large, medium, and small dot stickers; and glue.
First, glue the pre-made cake, cup, and plate parts cut from colored paper in place.
It’s great to work on this together with a teacher or guardian! Next, decorate the cupcakes by adding the large dot stickers.
Once you’re comfortable with the large size, try switching to smaller dot stickers!
Fruit-filled Christmas cake
A cute fruit cake that’s a delight to the eyes with its vibrant colors.
First, use white and brown construction paper to make the base of the cake.
Then prepare plenty of fruit pieces made from colored paper, such as strawberries, pineapples, oranges, and kiwis.
The feeling of glue on the hands, the cool touch, and the colorful fruits provide a fresh sensory experience, especially visually.
It’s also fun to see each child’s individuality: some stick only their favorite fruits, while others cover the base until it’s overflowing.


