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)
pine cone
This project recreates the stepped layers of a pine cone by stacking pieces of construction paper.
Fold an accordion crease into a sheet of paper, secure the center, glue both ends, and form a bumpy circle.
Insert small pieces of paper between layers, stack and glue circular pieces—some with trimmed edges or in varying sizes—and attach a string at the end to complete the pine cone.
Using construction paper makes it sturdy, while origami paper gives it a softer look.
Rather than displaying them individually, it’s recommended to incorporate them into Christmas tree decorations or line several up for display.
Snowman garland made from recycled materials like milk cartons
This is a three-dimensional snowman garland made using a milk carton and toilet paper rolls.
First, cut the milk carton into long, narrow strips and shape them into circles.
Wrap them with flower paper while shaping to create the snowman’s base.
Next, cut the toilet paper roll into a short width, shape it into a hat, and wrap it with the same flower paper.
Add faces and patterns to each part, assemble them, and hang them on a string to finish.
It’s also fun to change the colors and decorations of the flower paper to create your own unique snowmen.
[For Seniors] Handmade Decoration Ideas to Welcome a Wonderful Christmas (101–110)
Candle house made from a milk carton
It’s a house-like decoration made from a milk carton.
You place a candle-style light inside, and the glow visible through the windows is the charm.
The steps are simple: open the milk carton, cut it to match the light’s height, punch out window openings, then close it to form a roof with the white side facing outward.
A key point is attaching cellophane over the window areas; the choice of color changes the impression of the light that shines through.
Besides the simple pattern of a white house that highlights the light, decorating the white house with illustrations or ornaments is also recommended.
3D Christmas candle
This is a three-dimensional candle motif assembled from origami.
Use an accordion-folded piece of origami as the base, then place a white sheet with the same accordion folds over it.
Next, fold in the diagonal creases you made on the top sheet, attach the flame piece there, and it’s complete.
Its simple appearance makes it easy to add decorations, and your choice of colors can really show your personality.
It might also be fun to connect several pieces of origami to make a large candle.
Simple flower ornament
This is a flower ornament that looks glamorous but is very easy to make! Fold an origami sheet so that each side is divided into eighths, then cut along the creases to make eight strips.
Stack the eight strips, staple them in the center, and place them with the white side facing up.
Apply glue to both ends and stick them down toward the center.
For the second strip, apply glue in the same way and slide it under the center of the first strip before sticking it down.
Make a total of 16 loops, then shape them into a flower at the end, and your floral decoration is complete.
It’s an idea you can use not only for Christmas, so give it a try!
simple star
This is an easy-to-make hanging star decoration inspired by the star shining atop a Christmas tree.
Fold a piece of origami paper into a triangle twice, fold it further, then cut it diagonally to create a star shape.
Crease along the existing lines so they become mountain folds on the front, and shape it to finish a puffy star.
Make a small slit in part of the mountain-folded area, thread a string through it, and hang it in your room.
The star’s shape changes depending on the cutting angle, so try making a variety of stars and enjoy decorating for Christmas!
Paper poinsettia
When it comes to Christmas flowers, poinsettias come to mind.
Their bright red leaves are beautiful, and you see them everywhere during the Christmas season.
So why not try making a paper poinsettia as a Christmas decoration? It’s easy for anyone to make: fold a square sheet of colored construction paper or origami paper in half twice to make a smaller square, then use scissors to make cuts and trim along the pattern.
If you glue two red leaf layers in a crisscross, it will look even more like a poinsettia.
If you want to get more elaborate, make slightly larger green leaves using the same method and attach them at the very bottom.
