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[Christmas & New Year] Craft Ideas for Day Services in December

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December is a month when you can feel the Christmas atmosphere, including through decorations at day-service centers.

Christmas, New Year’s, and other major events come one after another.

In Japan, December is written as “Shiwasu,” reflecting how bustling this time of year can be.

Older adults may also be sensing the arrival of December.

So this time, we’re introducing craft ideas for day-service centers that are perfect for December.

We’ve assembled a wide variety of projects—decorations to brighten up Christmas, pieces that boost the festive mood, and New Year’s items, too!

They’re great to make and display in your own room, and would surely delight family members as gifts.

Enjoy a wonderful December with heartfelt, handmade items!

[Christmas and New Year] Craft Ideas for Day Service in December (111–120)

paper basket

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paper basket

For those who want to make something practical, a paper basket craft is recommended.

In this method, you create a frame from thick paper and reinforce it with newspaper and paper napkins.

This gives it strength, so it can hold slightly heavier items.

You could even fill the basket with mandarins and leave it on the kotatsu.

Also, by changing the pattern of the paper napkins, you can match the design to your room’s atmosphere.

A tip for making is to choose patterns where the cuts won’t look out of place.

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snow globe

[Make it in 5 Minutes!] Super Easy! A Snow Globe Made with Daiso Materials ♡

snow globe

Glittering snow gently falls… Why not try making a classic winter decoration—a handmade snow globe! Secure a little Santa or Christmas tree figurine inside an empty container, then pour in liquid laundry starch and water at a 1:1 ratio, sprinkle in some glitter, and that’s it—you’re done! You’ll see when you try it: it’s super easy and turns out absolutely adorable! As long as you have the materials, you can finish one in a little spare time.

Go ahead and make a one-of-a-kind snow globe of your very own!

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In conclusion

In December, we introduced craft ideas to enjoy at day service centers.

The crafts focus on Christmas and New Year’s items—make them to liven up your winter events! We’ve also included many practical projects, so we’re sure you’ll have fun displaying and using them at home, sparking lots of conversation!