[For Seniors] Recommended for December Wall Decorations! Santa Craft Ideas
Christmas is one of the hallmark events of December, isn’t it?
Many nursing homes and day service centers also hold Christmas parties, don’t they?
In this article, we’ll introduce indoor decorations that will enhance the fun, festive Christmas atmosphere.
Since it’s Christmas, we’ve gathered plenty of Santa Claus wall decorations and craft ideas.
You’ll find lots of ideas, including projects with simple steps and ones you can make using items from 100-yen shops or materials you already have on hand.
Please use this article as a December craft activity to enjoy together with older adults.
We hope you spend a wonderful time with seniors in the warmth of an indoor setting.
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[For Seniors] Recommended for December Wall Decorations! Santa Craft Ideas (11–20)
Santa Claus made with a paper fan

Speaking of Santa Claus, a white beard is an essential, must-have feature.
This is a three-dimensional decoration that emphasizes that beard.
First, connect two strips of white paper folded in an accordion, tie the center with a rubber band, and spread them out to form an accordion circle.
Use half of the circle as the beard, and attach a printed image of Santa’s face to the other half to complete it.
It could be fun to change the texture of the beard by switching up the materials when making the circle or by making the accordion folds finer for a different look.
Santa Claus made with pom-poms

This is a three-dimensional Santa Claus ornament made using yarn.
Wrap yarn around a piece of cardstock, tie the middle, then cut open and trim the ends to create a small pom-pom.
Connect one red and one white pom-pom, then attach parts like a hat and nose cut from felt to finish.
If you intentionally leave the bottom of the white pom-pom uneven, or add extra yarn afterward, it emphasizes Santa’s iconic beard, which is recommended.
Because the ornament is made from soft materials, it gives off a gentle, kind impression of Santa.
Star-shaped Santa Claus

When it comes to motifs that symbolize Christmas, stars are often mentioned alongside Santa Claus.
This decoration combines those two motifs and is made using origami.
The classic approach is to use red origami paper, and by cleverly folding back from a triangle, you create a three-dimensional star shape.
The use of reverse folds is a key point, as the white underside of the paper is used to depict details like the brim of the hat and the beard.
It could be fun to change the color of the paper to see how the impression varies, or to add your own touches such as drawing facial expressions.
3D Santa Claus made with origami and straws
This is a cute standing Santa Claus Christmas decoration.
Use half of a circle-cut piece of origami for the clothes, a quarter for the hat, and cut the remaining quarter in half to make two eighths for the sleeves.
Roll each piece into a cone shape, then cut out the face, beard, and hands from another sheet of paper, and make the shoes from red origami as well.
Insert paper straws for the legs into the shoes, and glue all the parts together to finish.
If you’re making it as a wall decoration, you don’t have to worry too much about balance, but if you attach the legs evenly it can stand on its own, so after it’s done serving as a wall ornament, you can also display it on a table.
Hanging Santa Claus decoration
This is a charming Santa Claus ornament with a pointy hat.
Place the compass point at the corner of the red origami paper, draw a fan-shaped arc, and cut it out using pinking shears or similar scissors.
Prepare white origami for the beard and beige origami for the face by cutting each into its respective parts, then attach them to the red origami base.
Stick a thread onto the red origami for hanging, roll it into a cone shape, and glue it together to complete your Santa.
If you add cotton to the beard area, it will have a three-dimensional look and turn out even more delightful!
Triangle Santa made from construction paper

A Santa Claus decoration shaped like a triangle, inspired by the popular picture book Sankaku Santa, which is especially beloved during the Christmas season.
The steps are very simple: cut a large triangle out of red construction paper and then attach the parts to it.
Because the project is so simple, there’s a lot of room for creativity—such as giving Santa different expressions or choosing what accessories he wears.
If each person makes their own Santa, arranging them on the wall in a pyramid shape will make them look like a tree and create a festive atmosphere.
[For Seniors] Recommended for December Wall Decorations! Santa Craft Ideas (21–30)
[Paper-cutting] Snowman Santa
![[Paper-cutting] Snowman Santa](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UcOAp2fIxsY/sddefault.jpg)
A snowman Santa made with papercutting that captivates with the beauty of its silhouette and playful use of color.
Using a template, cut out the shape of the snowman Santa, then apply torn red paper for the hat and outfit to give it a Santa-like look.
The key is the contrast between the clean outline and the rough texture of the torn-paper collage, which creates a warm expression.
Adding the hat’s trim or a snowy background will enhance the wintry feel even more.
The mood changes with your color choices and the size of the torn pieces, making it perfect for a brain workout.
A winter craft idea that sparks creativity.




