[For Seniors] Recommended Wall Decorations for December: Ideas Collection
December is a busy season with events like Christmas and New Year’s.
Let’s help older adults feel the spirit of December—the month that wraps up the year—through recreation! This time, we’re introducing a recommended wall-decoration craft activity for December.
Creating wall decorations not only brings out the seasonal atmosphere, but can also have brain-training benefits.
It’s wonderful to brighten Christmas or welcome the New Year with pieces you’ve made yourself.
You can enjoy it by chatting and crafting in a big group, or by focusing quietly on your own.
Be sure to try making some lovely creations!
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[For Seniors] Recommended Wall Decorations for December: Ideas Summary (11–20)
Santa and Reindeer made from paper plates
These decorations use the curves of paper plates to create Santa Claus and a reindeer.
First, cut a paper plate in half and place it with the curved edge at the bottom.
Attach it to a construction-paper base shaped like a triangle with a circle at the tip to make Santa Claus.
Next, take a paper plate cut into quarters and add eyes, a nose, and antler parts to make the reindeer.
The key is the expressions you draw on the paper plates—focus on the design and craft your own unique characters.
Because the finished pieces are flat, this craft is perfect for wall decorations.
Christmas card
It’s very simple, but how about the idea of making a Christmas card wall decoration as a December-themed motif? In this video, we introduce a simple and easy way to make a Christmas card with a Christmas tree design.
By using stickers, you can create a glittering design that captures the festive, sparkling atmosphere of Christmas.
It also sounds fun to craft a three-dimensional Christmas card and display it with photos of seniors or your grandchildren.
Poinsettia wreath
How about making a poinsettia wreath? We’ll fold poinsettias using red and green origami paper.
If you add wrinkles after folding, you can create a more natural leaf texture.
Layering and gluing the pieces will also add a three-dimensional effect.
Origami engages your mind while working your fingertips, making it great brain training.
It’s fun to fold together with older adults, and it can also be rewarding to focus and make one by yourself.
You can display the finished piece on a facility wall or in your room.
It’s a delightful creative activity that lets you enjoy the seasonal spirit of Christmas and the New Year.
Origami Maneki-neko
This is a beckoning cat mascot that brings good fortune and wealth—perfect as a lucky New Year’s charm.
The key points are to skillfully use scissors and folds to create the ears and paws.
Also, by making small folds at the corners to round the overall shape, you’ll end up with a cute finish, so keep that in mind.
Once the overall shape is set, draw the facial expression and have it hold items like a koban coin to complete it.
It’s also recommended to add originality through your choice of colors and how you draw the expression.
Three-dimensional wall-mounted Christmas tree
Here are some ideas for a three-dimensional wall-mounted Christmas tree that you can also enjoy decorating.
First, prepare green origami paper and double-sided colored origami paper.
Stack these two sheets, fold them in half, and cut along a Christmas tree template you prepared separately.
This will create a shape that looks like a Christmas tree cut in half.
Attach the flat side to the wall and display it.
You can also decorate the tree as you like.
By the way, templates are available for download online.
Kadomatsu
As soon as the fun Christmas events are over, Japanese people quickly switch into New Year’s mode, don’t they? After Christmas-themed decorations, it’s best to adorn the walls with something that evokes the New Year.
If Christmas means Christmas trees, then for the New Year… that’s right, kadomatsu.
In the video we’re sharing, a three-dimensional kadomatsu is impressively crafted using simple materials like colored paper, scissors, and glue.
If making perfect circles is difficult, you can use toilet paper rolls, and there are also websites offering free templates.
Please try making a lovely kadomatsu in the way that’s easiest for you!
[For Seniors] Recommended Wall Decorations for December: Idea Collection (21–30)
Rabbit snowball fight
When you think of winter rabbits, you might picture white ones, but rabbits made from pink construction paper are cute too.
This wall decoration features rabbits made of pink paper having a snowball fight.
Since it’s winter, try making rabbits dressed warmly with knit hats, mittens, and boots.
Because it’s a snowball fight, creating lots of rabbits battling it out could make for a fun wall display.
Rabbits laughing after hitting their target with a snowball, or crying after being hit, would be amusing, too.
Seniors, please enjoy making these while adding your own creative touches.
