[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 (121–130)
Pompom mascot
Pom-pom mascots make great gifts for grandchildren and friends.
Because they’re made from pom-poms—bundles of yarn—they have a warm, cozy look.
By trimming the pom-pom fibers to shape the outline and adding facial features, you can adapt the method to recreate any character.
Try making cute mascots like reindeer, Santa Claus, or even anime characters.
You can also enjoy them as ornaments once they’re finished.
muffler
When it comes to classic winter crafts, knitting surely comes to mind.
Knitting is said to have a calming effect, making it perfect for when you feel worn out after events.
Plus, if you knit something like a scarf, it can make a great gift for family.
Of course, there are people who have never tried knitting before.
In that case, why not try finger knitting? Finger knitting is a technique where you knit using only your fingers, without a crochet hook.
Since it doesn’t require any tools, beginners should find it easy to do.
Stand it up and display it! Santa Claus
Christmas decorations look lovely as wallpaper, but standing them up makes them a joy to look at.
This time, we’ll show you how to make a stand-up Santa Claus decoration! The key point is using straws for the legs.
Wrap copy paper around them to add weight and make it more stable.
The triangle hat with cotton is adorable, too.
The decorative parts involve fine work, so if it’s difficult, provide assistance as you complete it.
The angle at which you attach the head and arms brings out each piece’s personality, making for delightful creations.
Paper Cup Tree
This is about making an easy, must-have Christmas decoration—the tree—using a paper cup.
Turn the paper cup upside down, cover the whole surface with double-sided tape, and wrap yarn around it so there are no gaps.
Use this as the base, then attach items like stars, ribbons, and pom-poms to mimic lights, creating a Christmas tree look—and you’re done.
Because the steps are simple, you can think of many variations, such as choosing different yarn colors for the base and experimenting with different decorations.
[For Seniors] Fun Crafts Recommended for December (131–140)
Paper plate wreath
This is a wreath you can easily make with a paper plate.
Cut out a circle from the center of the paper plate to create the wreath base.
Cut colored construction paper into strips, then trim the tips diagonally so they look like leaves.
Glue them onto the paper plate wreath, tucking them in from the inner edge.
Add decorations with ribbon or chenille stems, and you’ll have a wreath perfect for Christmas! Since cutting out the center of the paper plate can be dangerous, it’s best to prepare that part in advance or use scissors carefully.
Mix and match colors freely and enjoy making your own original wreath.
snowman
When we were kids, the mere fact that it was snowing made us excited, but as adults we tend to find snow a nuisance, don’t we? On those chilly days when going out feels like a hassle, why not make a snowman while reminiscing about your childhood? Not with real snow—using yarn pom-poms! To make a pom-pom, wrap yarn around a piece of thick cardboard many times, tie the center tightly, remove it from the cardboard, and trim the yarn.
It’s surprisingly easy, so give it a try.
Make two pom-poms with white yarn and attach them together, and your snowman is done! Add eyes and a nose, or wrap a little scarf around it to make it extra cute.
It’s so adorable that your grandchildren or friends would be delighted to receive one as a gift.
Accordion-fold Christmas tree
An accordion-fold Christmas tree that creates a wood grain pattern with zigzag creases.
First, carefully fold the construction paper into an accordion.
Once you’ve finished folding to the end, attach tape to both edges to secure it.
Staple the top, then insert a roll of duct tape at the bottom to form the base.
Finally, decorate it with ornaments as if you were trimming a Christmas tree, and it’s complete.
When seniors are working on this craft, you can also prepare plenty of items and let them decorate with whatever they like.
