[For Seniors] Try Making a Handmade Christmas Wreath! A Collection of Ideas Using Everyday Materials
How about handmaking Christmas wreaths as a recreation activity at a senior care facility? The time spent creating together while enjoying conversation isn’t just about making and displaying the finished piece—going through the process itself becomes one of the seasonal delights.
This time, we’ll introduce ideas for simple Christmas wreaths you can make using familiar materials.
Put items you already have at home to good use—like paper plates, cardboard, yarn, and fabric scraps—to create a one-of-a-kind wreath.
The charm of a handmade wreath is that you can enjoy it your own way while making the most of each material’s unique qualities.
Please make good use of these ideas to create wonderful winter memories!
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[For Seniors] Try Making a Handmade Christmas Wreath! Idea Collection Using Everyday Materials (11–20)
Country-style Christmas wreath
Perfect for Christmas decor! Here are some ideas for a country-style Christmas wreath.
When you think of Christmas wreaths, many people probably imagine green and red colors, right? This time, let’s make a special Christmas wreath using fabric scraps you have at home.
What you’ll need: a wire hanger, your favorite motifs, wire cutters, a brush and palette, adhesive, a hot glue gun, toothpicks, and more.
It’s an idea that will make you excited to finish and display your creation.
Wreath made from fabric scraps
This craft makes good use of leftover fabric from workshop activities or event decorations.
It’s nice to be able to use those awkward, in-between lengths, isn’t it? Cut the fabric and use toothpicks to pin the pieces into a foam wreath base to create your wreath.
The key cutting tip is to cut the fabric at a 45-degree angle to the grain.
This method is called cutting on the bias, and it helps prevent fraying.
Using fabrics in red, green, or black gives it a festive Christmas feel, so that’s recommended.
The base is soft polystyrene foam, so you don’t need much force to push in the toothpicks—older adults should find it easy to make as well.
Wreath bases are also available at 100-yen shops, so the materials are easy to gather.
Give it a try!
Simple paper poinsettia decoration
Let’s make a poinsettia—the plant that adds festive flair to Christmas—using construction paper.
Pay attention to the size of each part and how you layer them; that’s the key to creating a three-dimensional look.
Cut the red paper into a leaf shape that spreads in four directions, then stack two identical pieces to create a shape that spreads in eight directions.
Next, cut the green paper into leaves larger than the red ones, and glue the red piece on top of the green to complete the poinsettia.
It has a three-dimensional feel, yet the paper base makes it easy to incorporate into all kinds of decorations.
Christmas wreath made from toilet paper rolls
This is a wreath-making craft using toilet paper rolls.
Flatten a toilet paper roll and cut it into six equal pieces.
Shape each piece into a leaf, then paint all surfaces with green acrylic paint.
Once dry, attach green origami paper to the bottom and let it dry again.
Finally, use wood glue to arrange and adhere the pieces in a circle to form a wreath.
Placing an upside-down bowl in the center makes it easier to line them up in a neat circle, so give it a try.
If the leaves alone feel a bit plain, decorate with red berries or other accents to make it more festive.
Also, if you use semi-transparent origami paper, it will look beautiful when light shines through it.
Pinecone wreath
Some of you may have gone to parks or campsites and picked up pinecones.
If you’ve gathered a lot, why not make a pinecone wreath and enjoy a lovely Christmas? It can be a bit of a hassle, but we recommend sterilizing the pinecones in boiling water.
Be sure to dry them thoroughly before making the wreath.
Try attaching the pinecones to a wreath base with a hot glue gun or fastening them with wire—get creative! A wreath you’ve worked hard to make by hand will feel special and become something you can look forward to every year.
Fluffy Cardboard Wreath
Here’s an introduction to a wreath that transforms cardboard into something lovely.
Cardboard often accumulates from shopping or online orders.
Let’s use its thickness to make a wreath.
Cut two donut-shaped rings of different sizes from the cardboard.
After stacking the two wreath bases, start wrapping them with yarn.
By changing the texture and colors of the yarn, you can create a variety of wreaths.
Encourage seniors to make a wreath that suits their preferences.
Adding ribbons, ornaments, and other decorations typically used on Christmas trees will make the piece even more charming.
The method is simple, so it should be easy for seniors to make.
The finished piece won’t look like it’s made from cardboard.
It’s nice to take it home and display it in your own room.
[For Seniors] Try Making a Handmade Christmas Wreath! Ideas Using Everyday Materials (21–30)
Paper plate Christmas wreath
Speaking of wreaths, they’re usually a ring-shaped base decorated with various ornaments, leaving an open space in the center.
Let’s make a Christmas tree that also makes use of that central space, using materials you can easily find.
Here, we’ll use a paper plate as the base.
Cut out the middle to form a ring, and punch some holes near the center.
Then color the paper plate, thread yarn through the holes, and your base is complete.
You can attach decorations to the ring, and it’s also recommended to add ornaments to the yarn to create a floating effect.