[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 (31–40)
A small Santa Claus from the shoulders up
A small Santa Claus from the shoulders up that you can easily make just by folding origami.
Since no scissors or cutters are used, it’s safe and approachable for older adults as well.
Place your preferred color of origami on the base and fold a triangular Santa.
You can bend the tip of the hat or add facial expressions to Santa’s face with a pen or stickers.
Carefully and accurately folding the paper also helps build concentration.
Decorate the wall with lots of Santas and enjoy the unique Christmas atmosphere!
Ring-linked Santa Claus
The classic, long-standing standard for wall decorations: paper chains.
You make them by cutting origami or other paper into rectangles, forming loops, and linking them together—a fun decoration to craft.
Let’s use those paper chains to make a Santa Claus wall hanging! Just create chains with origami in different colors and add the facial features.
It might be cute to vary the lengths or add arms and legs.
Giving the face a unique expression could make it really stand out!
Origami Santa Claus
It’s a simple activity where you fold origami to make Santa Claus.
Since it’s a flat decoration, a key point is that you can use it in various places.
The classic way is to use red origami, and if you take advantage of the folds, the white back side can represent the beard.
There are many patterns: some use just a single sheet to depict Santa, while others combine multiple sheets to create parts like facial expressions and presents.
Try the method that suits each participant.
Lining up Santas made with different patterns might make it look as if Santas from all over are gathering together, which could be fun.
Santa Claus made with a paper cup
Santa Claus crafts made with a paper cup as the base are easy to make, cute to look at, and highly recommended.
All you do is decorate the paper cup, which serves as the body, with origami paper, so it’s a craft that’s easy for seniors to try.
Because it uses fine motor skills, it can serve as brain training, making it a positive activity while you decorate your room.
Although you’ll use scissors and glue at times, it doesn’t involve intricate work, so anyone can make it with ease.
Give it a try together with everyone!
In conclusion
We’ve put together a collection of perfect Santa Claus craft ideas for December wall decorations.
They range from flat designs made with origami to three-dimensional ones using toilet paper rolls.
There were also ideas using paper fans and craft bands.
Please choose a project with an appropriate difficulty level for each participant and give it a try.