[For Seniors] Fun Crafts Recommended for December
December brings fun events and major occasions like Christmas and New Year’s.
Let’s help older adults feel the season with crafts that capture the spirit of December! We’ve gathered many projects that are easy to prepare and simple to make, using recycled materials and items from 100-yen shops.
Moving the fingers during crafting can also have brain-training benefits.
You can display the finished pieces, or take them home to use if they’re practical items.
Enjoy a wonderful time with crafts that are perfect for wrapping up the year.
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[For Seniors] Fun Crafts Recommended for December (71–80)
Fluffy tissue-paper poinsettia wall decoration
Let’s softly craft a poinsettia—an essential for Christmas—using tissue paper.
Fold the tissue paper in an accordion (screen-fold) style, then fold it in half, secure the center, cut it, and gently open it while adding creases to shape the leaves.
Make these pieces with both red and green tissue paper, layer and glue them together, and place yellow in the center to finish.
The angle of each leaf is also important; because they spread softly in various directions, the piece gains a strong three-dimensional presence.
It would look beautiful not only as a wall decoration but also as a tabletop ornament.
A cute three-dimensional Santa Claus made of construction paper
This is a Santa Claus–themed character made by combining cut construction paper.
It features Santa’s face at the center with arms and legs stretched out, and because it’s simple, the overall impression changes greatly depending on the size of each part.
A major highlight is using cotton from a bag for the beard piece; this difference in material gives the character a three-dimensional feel.
We recommend mounting the character on construction paper as a base and using it as a wall decoration.
Simple paper poinsettia decoration
Let’s make a poinsettia—the plant that brings festive color to Christmas—using construction paper.
Pay attention to the size of each piece and how you layer them; that’s the key to creating a sense of depth.
Cut the red construction paper into a leaf shape that spreads in four directions, then stack two identical pieces to form an eight-point shape.
Next, cut the green construction paper into leaves larger than the red ones, layer the red piece on top, and glue it down to complete your poinsettia.
It has a three-dimensional look, yet the base is paper, so it should work well in a variety of decorations.
holly garland
This is a small garland featuring holly leaves, an essential motif for Christmas.
Cut green construction paper into holly leaf shapes, pierce them with a needle threaded at both ends, and connect each piece to complete it.
Precisely because it’s simple, pay close attention to color choices, arrangement, and the spacing of the thread between pieces.
Since the parts are small, it’s easy to use as decoration on a tree and more.
Try layering two strands or arranging them in curves for creative display options.
Fluffy Wreath
This charming wreath features a soft look created with faux fur, evoking a gentle winter landscape.
The main step is wrapping yarn around the wreath base, so proceed with attention to concentration and smooth finger movements.
Wrap the yarn around the entire base and secure both ends with glue to complete the foundation.
Then, decorate the base with winter- and Christmas-inspired motifs such as ribbons and snowmen.
White motifs that match the base create a sense of unity, while bright Christmas-colored motifs stand out nicely.
We recommend choosing colors to suit the place where you’ll display it.
Making a calendar
By December, we’ll have finished using this year’s calendar, right? So for our December recreation activity, let’s make a calendar for next year! Twelve months might sound like a lot, but if everyone works together, it’ll be done in no time.
Print out a free calendar template for the date sections, and decorate the margins with illustrations of seasonal foods, flowers, and events.
It’s also fun to think about the design and layout, so be sure to share ideas and create it together!
Christmas ornament
This ornament is themed after a gift box that heightens the excitement of Christmas.
First, cut a toilet paper roll core and combine two pieces trimmed into rectangles to form a box shape.
Secure it with tape so it doesn’t lose its shape, wrap the outside with patterned origami paper, and attach a ribbon to finish.
If you pay attention to the wrapping method and the shape of the ribbon, it clearly conveys the gift motif.
It could also be fun to cut a slit in the inner box so it actually functions as a container for a real present.