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 (111–120)
Poinsettia Christmas tree
Here’s an idea for making a Christmas tree with poinsettias.
Crumple and unfold origami or tissue paper, then fold it and draw a template to cut with scissors.
Add fold lines to create veins, and your leaves are done.
Layer green and red leaves onto a base to make the poinsettias.
Since you’ll need lots of leaves, stack several sheets of paper and cut them all at once to save time.
Finally, create a tree framework on the wall and attach the poinsettias you made—your tree is complete! It’s bright and festive, so older adults are likely to enjoy it too.
Yarn Christmas tree
This is an easy-to-make Christmas tree using cardboard and yarn.
Cut thick paper like cardboard into a triangle, wrap yarn tightly around it until the base is no longer visible, and finish by decorating with pom-poms or similar accents to complete your Christmas tree.
Since it’s essentially just yarn wrapped around a triangle, the key to making it look like a Christmas tree lies in the decorations you add.
Using green yarn to represent the leaves of the tree is the most straightforward, but it might be fun to challenge yourself to see if you can express a tree using other colors.
Because the finished piece is almost flat, it can also be incorporated into wall decorations, message boards, and other forms of decor.
Stand it up and display it! Santa Claus
Christmas decorations look lovely as wallpaper, but standing them up makes them a joy to look at.
This time, we’ll show you how to make a stand-up Santa Claus decoration! The key point is using straws for the legs.
Wrap copy paper around them to add weight and make it more stable.
The triangle hat with cotton is adorable, too.
The decorative parts involve fine work, so if it’s difficult, provide assistance as you complete it.
The angle at which you attach the head and arms brings out each piece’s personality, making for delightful creations.
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.
Poinsettia wreath
The sight of poinsettias turning red makes you think of Christmas, doesn’t it? This is about making decorations inspired by poinsettias.
You cut origami paper into leaf shapes and combine them, but the key is to add creases before cutting to create a soft, three-dimensional look for the leaves.
Then you layer and glue the leaves onto a base to form the poinsettia shape.
Using leaves in various sizes and adjusting the angles so they fan out naturally from the base are tips for making it look realistic.
They look vibrant arranged in a wreath, and you can also use them to decorate a Christmas tree.
Angels and wreaths made of paper
Angels and wreaths made of paper make gentle, heartwarming Christmas decorations.
Angels folded from white lace paper have a delicate and beautiful finish.
Cutting the hair with scissors lets you enjoy unique, personalized designs.
Attach an angel to an origami holly wreath, and you’ll have an adorable wreath.
Making these together with older adults can be a fun, engaging time.
Because it uses fine motor skills, it may also help stimulate the brain.
When their own creations brighten the facility, it can foster feelings of joy and accomplishment.
Let’s enjoy the Christmas spirit together.
Christmas garland made with tape
This is a Christmas garland that’s easy to make and turns out beautifully using Suzuran tape (plastic raffia).
Because the steps are simple, it’s perfect for craft recreation during the cold winter months when going out is difficult.
First, wrap the Suzuran tape around a piece of cardboard several times and cut it.
After removing the cardboard, tie the top with tape, then cut through the looped section to create the garland parts.
Combine them with glossy ribbons for an even more festive finish.
You can also incorporate Christmas colors like green and red!
