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[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.

[For Seniors] Fun Crafts Recommended for December (21–30)

Snowman made from a Yakult container

[100-Yen DIY] Snowman made from Yakult containers ⛄️
Snowman made from a Yakult container

How about making cute snowman figures using containers from lactic acid bacteria drinks? First, remove the lid and the surrounding plastic film from the container.

Then cover it with white fabric—if you want to create a soft, fluffy snowman look, using quilt batting is recommended.

Once the whole surface is covered, use yarn to make a hat for the snowman.

Finally, add beads for the snowman’s eyes, nose, and other facial features, and decorate the body as you like—then it’s done! Make several and display them together to create a lively, gentle atmosphere.

Santa made of felt

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Santa made of felt

Here’s a handmade idea for a cone-shaped Santa Claus.

First, cut a piece of cardstock into a semicircle and roll it into a cone.

Cover it with felt in your favorite color, then glue a long, thin strip of white felt slightly above the center to represent the hat.

Cut out the face base and clothing pieces from felt and attach them as well.

For the beard, use yarn and a pen, creating it with a method similar to casting on stitches in knitting.

Once you’ve glued the beard around the face base, add eyes using rhinestones painted black and attach a larger bead for the nose.

Finally, add a star-shaped accent to the chest, and you’re done.

Christmas boots made from paper cartons

[100-Yen Christmas DIY] Christmas Boots Made from a Paper Carton
Christmas boots made from paper cartons

Here’s an idea for Christmas boots that are perfect for decorations.

You’ll need two small paper cartons, red and white felt, any origami paper you like, and white cotton balls.

The base of the boot is made by combining the two paper cartons.

Use the first carton to form the vertical part of the boot and the second carton to form the rounded toe.

Before assembling, decorate the inside of the first carton with the origami paper.

Once you’ve combined the cartons into a boot shape, attach the red and white felt to the outside, then finish by decorating with the cotton balls.

Crumpled tissue paper tree

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Here’s a cute Christmas tree idea where you stick crumpled tissue paper onto a cone base.

First, roll a piece of thick paper into a cone to make the base and cover the surface with double-sided tape.

Next, crumple green tissue paper and stick it on to fill the base.

Once the tree itself is done, decorate it with Christmas stickers as ornaments.

To evoke snow, loosely wrap white yarn around the whole tree, then add a star on top to finish.

Try using tissue paper in various colors to create a tree that reflects your own style.

Scrap Fabric Christmas Card

[Scrap Utilization] Christmas Cards Made by Joining Small Fabric Pieces
Scrap Fabric Christmas Card

Here’s a way to make Christmas cards using leftover fabric scraps.

Simply glue scraps cut into your favorite shapes onto a card base to enjoy three-dimensional designs like trees, wreaths, or Santa.

By combining materials such as yarn, ribbons, and stickers, you can create an even more festive and warm look.

The finished cards convey the unique warmth of handmade items and will delight the recipients.

It’s easy even for those who aren’t good at sewing, and it’s great for making use of fabric scraps you already have at home.

A fun, heartwarming handmade idea that’s perfect for the Christmas season.

Easy Paper Plate Snowman Wall Hanging

[Paper Plate Craft] Make it in 5 Minutes! An Easy Snowman Wall Decoration Using Paper Plates
Easy Paper Plate Snowman Wall Hanging

A snowman wall decoration made with paper plates that combines a three-dimensional look with cuteness—perfect for winter crafts.

Cut out a circle from the paper plate, leaving part of the inner section, then flip it upward to create a raised base for the face.

Cut felt into a long strip and snip slits at both ends to make a scarf, then wrap it around the neck.

Attach a triangular piece of origami for the nose.

Use round stickers for the eyes, draw the cheeks with crayon, and decorate the body with sparkly stickers to give the snowman an expressive look.

It’s an idea that allows older adults to bring a wintry feel indoors.

Fluffy snowman made with tissue paper

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Here’s a craft idea for a snowman that could also become a wall decoration if you hang it with a string.

First, cut out the inside of a paper plate so only the rim remains, then glue on crumpled tissue paper.

Next, cut out a circular piece from construction paper for the head and a rectangular piece for the bucket hat.

Draw the face with a pen, attach the bucket, then glue it to the paper plate to finish.

It’s handy to pre-cut the tissue paper into sizes that are easy to crumple, but having the person making it tear the paper themselves can also be good finger exercise.