[For Seniors] Fun Crafts Recommended for December

Long-tailed tit wreath

[Using a Sakura Horikiri kit] Make a shimafenaga (long-tailed tit) oshie decorative wreath

The long-tailed tit, with its white body and tiny black eyes, is adorable.

They say that in the whole world, the long-tailed tit lives only in Hokkaido.

There’s even a morning news program where they do exercises together with a long-tailed tit plush toy, right? Thanks to TV, many seniors may also be familiar with the long-tailed tit.

Let’s use a kit to make a cute long-tailed tit wreath.

Wrap the fabric around boards cut according to the template.

Use glue to attach the parts together into a wreath shape.

You can make the wreath without needles or a sewing machine.

The finished piece would look great as a wall decoration in a facility or in a senior’s own room.

It’s a recommended kit even for seniors who aren’t confident with sewing.

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Nakajima Junko

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Tree

#Christmas #howtomake #papercraft #christmas #christmasdecor #diycrafts #papercrafts #ChristmasTree #christmastree

When it comes to essential Christmas decorations, the “tree” is a must, right? It’s the main feature of Christmas decor, and many places—like senior care facilities—create large wall-mounted trees when December comes around.

There are many ways to make tree decorations, but here’s a super simple one: a tree made from origami.

Fold the origami paper into a triangle, make cuts with scissors, then open it up.

You’ll get strips that you glue one by one toward the center.

Finish by adding a star and a tree trunk, and it’s done! It’s a great idea for a small craft to take home, too.

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sasashina

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Toilet paper Christmas wreath

Christmas wreath made with a toilet paper roll core #shorts

Cut toilet paper rolls into thin strips, shape them like leaves, and assemble them into a wreath.

In addition to painting the rolls green, you can also apply translucent origami paper to enhance the leafy look—this is highly recommended.

Incorporating various colors of origami adds accents to the arrangement of leaves, resulting in a more beautiful wreath.

Finally, attach small decorations to finish it off; since the overall color is green, adding red will further emphasize the Christmas vibe.

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kappamaki

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Toilet paper roll core ornament

Christmas Decorations Made from Toilet Paper Rolls [Ornaments] [Santa Figurines]

Let us introduce Christmas ornaments made using toilet paper rolls! The key point is that you can make them from recycled materials.

First, attach origami paper to the roll.

For decorations like Santa’s hat or a reindeer’s antlers, using construction paper makes them less likely to bend.

Since it involves delicate work, it’s also a good idea to cut and prepare the pieces in advance.

Apply patterned masking tape, draw the eyes, nose, and mouth with a pen, and you’re done! They look adorable when lined up.

Add a string and they’ll look lovely hanging on your tree, too.

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hanauta obasan

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reindeer

Origami Reindeer / How to fold an origami reindeer

How about making an origami reindeer, Santa Claus’s cute sidekick? Origami you can do while chatting with others also helps promote communication.

First, fold the paper in half into a square and a triangle to make crease lines.

Unfold it, then fold the top and bottom corners toward the center, and be sure to fold the left and right corners in so they overlap.

Flip the now-rectangular paper once, and fold the corners toward the center.

Fold back slightly to adjust the shape, and fold back the white parts too—you’ll start to see a cute reindeer appear.

Finally, make the antlers, draw the eyes with a pen, and don’t forget to add a bright red nose!

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hiyori

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Heart coaster

Perfect for tea time ☕️🍭 An easy DIY felt coaster ♡

How about an easy-to-make heart-shaped felt coaster? You don’t even need to sew—just use glue.

Round the edges and cut two pieces of felt into the same shape, then make vertical slits in both.

Interlace the slits one by one, folding them together like a weave.

Glue the last section to finish.

If you don’t round the edges or leave excess, you can weave with strip-shaped felt to make a square coaster.

Try different color combinations you like.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Snowman made of plastic bags

[Craft Play] Easy-to-make snowman using a plastic bag

This is a cute snowman mascot that you can easily make using a plastic bag.

The steps are simple: stuff cotton into a white plastic bag, tie the opening, and shape it into two sections, using yarn as a scarf.

Then, add facial features with stickers or cotton balls, and attach a paper cup as a hat to cover the tied opening, and you’re done.

Packing the cotton firmly while being mindful of the bag’s wrinkles gives the snowman a fuller look.

Choosing different colors for the decorations is also a great way to add originality.

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kappamaki

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