[For Seniors] Recommended for Christmas Crafts! Simple Handmade Project Ideas

Snowflake garland

[Origami] Christmas: How to Make a Garland Perfect for Tanabata Decorations Too – Wall Decorations, Winter Crafts, 100-Yen Shop, Activities for Seniors | How to Make a Felt Christmas Ornament

This is a snowflake garland made with origami or design paper, perfect for winter.

Paper cutting is also effective for fingertip training and dementia prevention in older adults, making it ideal for craft activities at day service centers.

First, fold your favorite origami paper into a triangle three times, draw a snowflake pattern, and cut it out with scissors.

Carefully open it, place it face up, align the second piece at the center, glue it, and make four mountain folds to create a three-dimensional shape.

Then make one more of the same piece and attach them together to create a very festive snowflake.

Try using papers with different patterns and enjoy making winter crafts!

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Poinsettia wall decoration

[Christmas Decorations] Easy December Poinsettia Wall Decoration [Activities for Seniors] Poinsettia wall decoration

Christmas at nursing homes and day service centers is one of the seasonal events, isn’t it? You probably want the wall decorations to be bright and festive to match the season.

This time, we’ll introduce a poinsettia wall decoration that’s perfect for December crafts.

Fold origami paper diagonally, draw the shape of a leaf with a pen, and cut it out with scissors.

Make two sizes—one larger and one smaller—and layer them.

Create the green leaves the same way, but the key is to add several creases to make vein patterns! Flowers make great decorations that help people feel the change of seasons, so they’re highly recommended!

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Accordion-folded Christmas tree

[Craft Idea] Christmas Tree with Accordion Folding (December) (Senior Activities) (Early Childhood Education) (DIY) (Decoration) (Free-Standing)

At nursing care facilities and day service centers, Christmas events often involve making Christmas trees.

This time, we’d like to introduce a freestanding Christmas tree.

Because it stands on its own, you can enjoy decorating it, and you can display it in places other than on walls, making the room even more festive.

Fold construction paper into an accordion, roll it up, staple one end to secure it, and spread it into a cone shape.

Place a roll of packing tape or a paper cup inside the cone as a base and secure it to complete the tree.

If you also make ring garlands and star ornaments, you can freely enjoy decorating the tree.

It’s a craft that uses lots of finger movements!

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Christmas bell made from a paper cup

[Craft Idea] Christmas Bells – Paper Cup Craft (December) (Wall Decorations) (Activities for Seniors) (Childcare & Early Learning) (Easy) (Creative)

At December events, we often make crafts themed around Christmas.

How about making a Christmas bell to go with your Christmas trees and star ornaments? It’s fun to watch a paper cup gradually transform! Once you have a paper cup, cut away half of the side vertically while keeping the circular bottom intact.

Fold the bottom and cut out the inside so it forms a handle.

Use the unused rim to add patterns to the bell.

Cut gold origami paper to match the size of the bell, then glue it on to add color.

Roll up a piece of origami to make the clapper that hangs inside the bell.

Secure the bell and clapper with cellophane tape, and the bell is complete.

Attach holly made by cutting green and red origami to the handle for an even more Christmassy look!

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House with a chimney

Let’s make a real chimney cottage with a milk carton | Christmas Decoration DIY

Let’s try handcrafting a charming house with a chimney using a milk carton.

Older adults can have a great time making it together with their grandchildren! Please use a type of carton that has a spout at the top.

Open the carton and use a utility knife to cut out the windows and door.

It’s fun if you make the door open and close! For the roof, cut another carton to create it.

You can paint it with acrylics or stick on construction paper.

Decorating with stickers, washi tape, or pens will make it look lovely too!

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Pinecone tree

How to make a pinecone tree

Christmas is an essential event of the winter season.

The sight of towns adorned with a bright, festive atmosphere lifts people’s spirits regardless of age.

This piece is about making a Christmas tree using familiar pine cones to add glamour to the celebration.

Attach pine cones to a base and decorate them vividly.

By adding beads and other elements, you can create a beautiful Christmas tree that reflects light.

It might also be fun to express the season by adding decorations that look like piled snow, using chenille stems or a silver pen.

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Advent calendar

[DIY 100-Yen Christmas] How to Make an Advent Calendar with Coffee Filters [Party Garland Edition] Long Version ☆ Advent Calendar

Let’s make a handmade Advent calendar using coffee filters to count down the days until Christmas with excitement.

You can get the necessary supplies at 100-yen shops or similar stores.

Choose your favorite decoration items.

Stick date labels for each day up to December 25 on the coffee filters, put cute and tasty treats inside each filter, and close them.

Once each bag is prepared to hang individually, attach them to a pipe cleaner or string and display them on the wall.

Enjoy the festive spirit every day until Christmas with your fun, handmade Advent calendar.

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