[For Seniors] Brighten Up December Walls! Christmas Decoration Ideas

Christmas tree made with accordion folding

[Craft Idea] Accordion-Fold Christmas Tree for Wall Decorations (Elderly Recreation) (Childcare)

By adding zigzag folds, this item creates a festive Christmas tree look.

The repeated process of making mountain and valley folds also serves as a finger exercise that stimulates the brain.

First, use glue to connect the tips of the tree leaves made with accordion folds.

Next, make the tree trunk so it stands upright, then attach it to the leaves and let it dry.

Once the main tree has dried, add decorations with ribbons and stickers, and it’s complete.

Try making this item to brighten up the walls at Christmas parties and events.

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Advent calendar

[DIY 100-Yen Christmas] How to Make an Advent Calendar with Coffee Filters [Party Garland Edition] Long Version ☆ Advent Calendar

Let’s make a handmade Advent calendar using coffee filters to count down the days until Christmas with excitement.

You can get the necessary supplies at 100-yen shops or similar stores.

Choose your favorite decoration items.

Stick date labels for each day up to December 25 on the coffee filters, put cute and tasty treats inside each filter, and close them.

Once each bag is prepared to hang individually, attach them to a pipe cleaner or string and display them on the wall.

Enjoy the festive spirit every day until Christmas with your fun, handmade Advent calendar.

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Christmas bell

[Craft Idea] Christmas Bells – Paper Cup Craft (December) (Wall Decorations) (Activities for Seniors) (Childcare & Early Learning) (Easy) (Creative)

Christmas bells, one of the classic Christmas motifs, are delightful items that can lift your spirits just by seeing them on display.

Because their simple shape makes them easy to craft, they’re also a motif that allows the maker’s personality to shine through, making them enjoyable for seniors to create as well.

The video introduced here shows how to make an adorable Christmas bell using a paper cup and colored paper.

Since this craft involves using a utility knife and scissors, if that’s difficult, it might be a good idea to have seniors choose their favorite colored paper and help only with the pasting work.

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Torn-paper Santa Claus

[Newspaper Collage] I tried making Santa Claus and a Christmas tree [newspaper-collage art]

Let’s create a torn-paper collage by hand-tearing newspaper to form shapes—perfect for Christmas.

If you make good use of newspaper ad sections, you might find colors that suit Santa Claus or Christmas trees.

Torn-paper collages can help older adults train their finger dexterity and may also improve spatial cognition.

In addition, moving the fingers stimulates the brain, which can help prevent dementia or slow its progression.

Designs conceived by older adults can lead to uniquely expressive works.

Let’s also help them feel a sense of accomplishment as they look at their own works displayed on the facility walls.

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stained-glass-style ornament

[Christmas Craft] Easy with Coloring Pages ♪ Stained-Glass-Style Wall Decoration — Part 2

Beautiful to look at, stained glass seems perfect for brightening up Christmas, doesn’t it? Making it from scratch can feel daunting, but stained-glass-style decorations are easy enough for seniors to try.

Place a sheet of clear cellophane over an outline drawing, such as a Christmas tree, and trace the lines with a thick pen.

Adding stained-glass-style lines around the tree will make it look especially lovely.

Next, flip the cellophane over and color it in with markers.

It’s best to leave no blank spaces for a more festive finish.

Finally, crumple a piece of aluminum foil, open it back up, wrap it around a piece of thick paper, and attach the colored cellophane on top—that’s it! Even a plain wall will feel festive with just this one decoration.

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Tassel garland Christmas tree

Make it with a tassel garland! Secret tips for crafting and decorating a Christmas tree revealed!

Why not arrange tassels—cute little decorations that look like tiny brooms—into a Christmas tree? Their stylish look will instantly brighten up any bare wall! Tassels are very easy to make.

Stack several sheets of thin paper such as tissue or crepe paper, fold them in half, and make cuts about 1 cm apart, leaving the top edge uncut.

Next, open up one sheet and accordion-fold it tightly from the bottom toward the top to complete the tassel! It’s so simple that it’s perfect for activities at care facilities, too.

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Holly wreath made from a paper plate

Cute & Easy Christmas Wreath♪ A 2-year-old actually made it too♪ DIY EASY CHRISTMAS WREATH.

This is an easy Christmas wreath made by using a ring cut from a paper plate as the base and decorating it with construction paper cut into holly leaves and other shapes.

If cutting the jagged edges of the holly is difficult, you can prepare all the parts—including the leaves—in advance and let everyone enjoy the decorating.

Arranging holly leaves in different colors and other pieces that evoke winter and Christmas helps develop creativity as you design your own wreath.

A key point for a more festive look is to carefully layer the pieces so that the base is fully covered.

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