For seniors: Introducing handmade decoration ideas to welcome a wonderful Christmas
Around Christmas time, many senior care facilities put up decorations like wreaths and trees.
Decorations help create a lovely seasonal feel and capture the festive atmosphere.
So this time, we’re sharing ideas for handmade Christmas decorations.
We’ve gathered many projects that are practical to use and that seniors can enjoy making together.
The materials come from recyclables or items you can get at 100-yen shops, but the results are all high quality.
Handmade pieces are one-of-a-kind and special, so please use this article to help make this Christmas a memorable one.
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[For Seniors] Introducing Handmade Decoration Ideas to Welcome a Wonderful Christmas (91–100)
Koeda Christmas Tree
Let’s make a cute Christmas tree with a cozy, at-home feel using small twigs.
You can use twigs you picked up during an outing or walk, or opt for ones sold at 100-yen shops—either works! For the base, we recommend using a thin wooden board called a wood slice, also available at 100-yen shops.
Stand the twigs on the base in the shape of a tree and glue them in place.
Once the tree shape is done, attach small ornaments to decorate, and you’re finished.
Choose the twigs and base according to the size of the tree you want to make.
Christmas tree wall decoration made with origami
Let’s decorate your walls with a must-have Christmas item—a tree—to build excitement for the season.
The key is to layer pieces cut from three sheets of origami paper to clearly convey the tree’s three-dimensional feel.
Fold the origami into a triangular screen shape, trim the edges, and attach the pieces while keeping the stepped layers in mind.
Adding wooden pieces and ornaments helps make it unmistakably a Christmas tree.
You can use a single tree as a decorative accent, or line several up to create a large tree—there are many ways to use this idea.
3D poinsettia with origami
Introducing a three-dimensional origami poinsettia to get you in the Christmas spirit! It’s perfect for holiday decorations and as a tree ornament.
The key to this origami is to proceed while making crisp, precise creases.
Because it’s shaped in 3D, some of the intricate steps and fine folds may be challenging.
For a glamorous finish, decorate the center of the flower with a gold bead! Make plenty to arrange into a wreath, or use them as casual gifts.
Hanging decoration of stars and a moon made from origami and construction paper
When we think of Christmas, we often imagine a romantic night.
These three-dimensional decorations, featuring motifs of the moon and stars, are perfect symbols of such an evening.
For the star motif, fold each point, sandwich a string between the pieces, and glue them together one by one.
The folding is very intricate, using tweezers, so if it’s difficult, make sure those around you offer solid support.
For the moon motif, cut construction paper into thin strips, shape them into a crescent, and attach paper cut to match that shape to finish.
Punch a hole in the moon and thread the star motif through it; this arrangement lets the stars appear in the gaps of the moon, creating a romantic atmosphere.
Origami gingerbread man
Let’s try making a gingerbread man using origami.
Cut a regular sheet of origami paper into quarters; use two pieces for the body, one for the arms, and one for the head.
There are a few steps that require fine folding, but no particularly complex techniques are needed, so it’s perfect for dexterity practice.
Another factor that simplifies the process is that you can use glue to attach each part—the body, arms, and head.
It’s also fun that, rather than being pure origami, the method is closer to a craft project.
Origami Christmas tree
This is a simple Christmas tree made with origami.
Its simplicity allows for a wide range of customization, and the key is that you can express originality through decorations.
Fold green origami paper into a pointed triangle to create the base, then add embellishments like rhinestones or stickers.
It’s important to have a crease down the center of the triangle—this clearly conveys the trunk of the tree and gives it a sense of dimension.
Whether you use decorations that suggest the spread of the branches or ones that evoke festive ornamentation, the personality of the tree will come through depending on which aspects you choose to emphasize.
Star Garland
This is a star-shaped garland with a striking, raised form toward the center—perfect for Christmas decorations.
The process is simple: stack triangles firmly as if layering them, cut with scissors, then shape the piece once it’s unfolded.
It’s important not only to cut out a star shape, but also to add creases that connect each point and the center; making these folds evenly and firmly creates a three-dimensional effect.
Next, punch a hole at the top and string several stars together—done! For display, aim to emphasize the 3D look by arranging them along a wall in a way that hides the back side; that style is highly recommended.