[For Seniors] Recommended for Christmas Crafts! Simple Handmade Project Ideas
Christmas is one of the major events held in December, isn’t it?
Care facilities and day service centers often decorate their interiors to create a festive Christmas atmosphere, don’t they?
Among older adults, some may feel excited and cheerful when spending time in rooms adorned with Christmas decorations.
With that in mind, this time we’re introducing decoration ideas that can help older adults feel happy and uplifted.
We’ve gathered many ideas that have simple steps and are easy to prepare.
You can also enjoy making them together with older adults and start the fun from the preparations for the Christmas party.
Please use this article as a reference.
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[For Seniors] Recommended Christmas Crafts! Simple Handmade Project Ideas (41–50)
star
When you think of Christmas, you probably imagine nighttime parties and stars shining in the night sky.
How about using the classic star mascot—also a staple decoration for Christmas trees—as a decoration for your calendar? The process involves combining pieces of origami to form a star shape, and the key is to make firm creases and use them as guides as you go.
The size of the star will change depending on the size of the origami pieces you combine, so adjust it to suit your calendar.
[For Seniors] Recommended Christmas Crafts! Simple Handmade Project Ideas (51–60)
Star-shaped Santa Claus
Both stars and Santa Claus are essential for Christmas—let’s brighten the season with an adorable mascot that combines the two.
The idea is to use red origami to evoke Santa’s outfit and shape it into a star to create the mascot.
Another key point is forming it into a three-dimensional shape using the creases as guides; the rounded volume enhances its cuteness.
How you draw the face is also an important point where you can add your own originality.
Mickey Santa
Let’s have fun decorating for Christmas with a Mickey Mouse mascot dressed like Santa Claus.
The base is made from red origami paper, folded into a triangle to create the hat and outfit.
You’ll then decorate the folded sections and edges to complete the Mickey Mouse look.
Adding the scarf piece is also an important step, as it enhances the overall softness and three-dimensional feel.
Since the overall color is red, it’s recommended to use accent colors that make the red stand out even more in your decorations.
gift box
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How about making interior decor gift boxes using straws? They turn into three-dimensional decorations with a strong visual impact! This idea is especially perfect if you want to surprise someone with a “Wait, you made this yourself?!” moment.
You will need paper straws, a hot glue gun, jute twine, white spray paint, ribbon, and scissors.
It looks even more charming if you put ornaments or gifts inside! If you love surprises, give it a try.
Washi paper lampshade
Introducing a washi paper lampshade with a gentle glow.
Prepare four chopsticks, ten half-length chopsticks, a hot glue gun, and a pendant light to hang inside, then let’s get started.
When building the frame with the glue gun, the key is to hold the pieces firmly in place at the moment you bond them so they stay stable.
When applying the washi paper on the outside, attach it one panel at a time, smoothing it out as you go while creating light creases.
Once you place the pendant light inside, it’s complete.
Try making this cute washi paper lampshade while imagining where you’ll use it.
Christmas wreath
Here’s a craft idea using recycled ice cream sticks: a “Christmas Wreath.” Use six sticks to form a hexagonal base, then wrap it with green yarn to create the wreath foundation.
Enjoy decorating it with cute touches like pipe-cleaner and pom-pom snowmen.
Finish by adding a “Merry Christmas” plaque or a ribbon to complete your original Christmas wreath.
Depending on how you arrange the sticks and choose the decorations, you can create a one-of-a-kind piece.
It’s an easy, enjoyable recycled craft idea that seniors can also make with ease.
House of Chimneys
There’s also the story that Santa Claus comes down the chimney at Christmas, isn’t there? It’s exciting to imagine him arriving at night in a sleigh pulled by reindeer.
The chimney is what Santa uses to deliver presents to the children inside the house.
Let’s try making a house with a chimney out of origami and add it to a calendar.
You can make both the house and the chimney from a single sheet of origami paper.
The folding method is simple, so it may be easy for seniors to make, too.
By changing the folding steps, you can create versions with different chimney positions and house colors.
Try making a piece that suits the preferences of the seniors.
