[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 (91–100)
Poinsettia wall decoration
Poinsettias have the flower meanings of “Holy Night,” “Blessing,” and “Wishing for Good Fortune.” Because their shape resembles a star, they’re the perfect flower for Christmas.
This time, we’ll introduce a poinsettia decoration with this kind of charm! You can easily make it with origami.
First, fold the paper diagonally and cut it into the shape of a leaf.
Make two of these and paste them together slightly offset.
If you add lines to the leaves, you can create a rough, textured look.
Using red and yellow makes it look bright and festive, and is recommended.
Pom-pom tree
This warm and cozy craft features pom-poms stacked in the shape of a Christmas tree.
The steps are simple: cut a paper plate, roll it to form the base of the tree, and then attach colorful pom-poms on top.
Next, add beads in the gaps between the pom-poms and finish with decorations like ribbons.
The action of pinching and sticking the pom-poms also helps with finger dexterity.
The color of the pom-poms is key—choosing mainly red, green, and white will effectively convey the Christmas atmosphere.
[For Seniors] Fun Crafts Recommended for December (101–110)
Christmas wreath at the mall
Introducing an easy-to-make Christmas wreath that only requires twisting pipe cleaners from a 100-yen shop.
This craft uses your fingertips extensively, making it effective for fine-motor rehab for seniors! Why not include it in your preparations for Christmas events? To make it, overlap the ends of two pipe cleaners and twist them together, then clamp a pen, straw, or battery between the pipe cleaners and twist two or three times.
Repeat this process, and once you’ve wrapped to the end, form a circle and twist the two ends together to connect—done! Adding ribbon-shaped pipe cleaners or decorative stickers will make it even more festive.
Try making it with your favorite colors and get into the Christmas spirit.
Christmas wreath made with pipe cleaners
This is a cute, small Christmas wreath made by forming a circle with softly coiled pipe cleaners.
Since the goal is to create a tiny finished piece, it naturally draws attention to fine finger movements and focus on handwork.
Make parts of uniform length by wrapping a pipe cleaner around a pencil, then thread those parts onto a single pipe cleaner that serves as the wreath base.
It’s important to pay attention to the length of each part and carefully shape everything into a neat circle.
Because the base is a small wreath, it’s recommended to use small decorations like stickers or beads.
Scandinavian-style Christmas decorations
Here’s an idea for a Scandinavian-style Christmas decoration using drawing paper you can even find at 100-yen shops.
It’s simple yet makes a statement, perfect if you’re looking for decorations with presence.
First, prepare two sheets of drawing paper and paint one with gold paint and the other with silver.
Once dry, cut them into long, thin strips.
Start by weaving three silver and three gold strips into a grid to create a 3×3 pattern.
Then, leaving the central cross intact, overlap the papers side by side and attach them at the edges.
You should get four petal-like shapes.
Make two of these, stack them, and attach the remaining strips as well.
It’s easier to make than it looks, so give it a try!
Santa Claus ornaments to decorate your walls or tree
This is a soft-looking Santa Claus ornament made using a paper roll as the base.
Wrap tissue paper around the paper roll and shape the tip into a triangle to create the foundation for Santa Claus.
Then just attach parts like the beard and face to complete it—the softness of the tissue paper conveys Santa’s gentle feel.
You can add originality in many ways, such as the shape of the hat or the expression you give him.
It works well as a standing mascot decoration, and it’s also recommended to attach a string and hang it up.
Wall-mounted Christmas tree
This is a charming wall-mounted Christmas tree made from three-dimensional tree shapes.
First, make the trees.
Use a compass to draw circles on green construction paper and cut them out.
Cut each circle in half, overlap the edges slightly, and glue them to form cones.
Next, make the star.
Fold yellow or gold origami paper into triangles and combine them to create a star shape.
Stick the trees onto the wall, place a star at the top, and attach any decorations you like with glue or double-sided tape—that’s it.
It’s lovely how many small trees come together to form one big tree.
