[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! Ideas Using Everyday Materials (21–30)
Christmas wreath
Let’s try making a wreath using a paper plate.
Cut out a circle from the center, and use the outer ring as the wreath.
Then, attach decorations you like—such as stars or a Santa Claus folded from origami—and you’ll have a Christmas wreath.
It’s also nice to make wreaths for other seasons by adding seasonal items, not just for Christmas.
A ring-shaped Christmas wreath
Let’s try making a cute donut-like wreath.
Cut several slits in a rectangular sheet of construction paper, leaving both ends uncut.
Bend the paper into a loop to form a donut shape.
Make bells and stars out of origami and attach them to the looped wreath to complete your cute wreath.
Of course, you can make and add any decorations you like.
It would be nice to come up with the decorations together with older adults as well.
The steps are simple, but you can create a very lovely piece.
It seems like older adults will enjoy making it, too.
Please use this idea as a reference.
100-yen store materials! Easy pom-pom wreath
Let’s make a cute wreath using pom-poms made from yarn.
There are several ways to make pom-poms, such as wrapping yarn around your fingers or wrapping yarn around a base made by rolling up paper.
Combine the pom-poms you’ve made using wire to form a wreath-shaped ring.
Since wire is a hard material, staff at the senior care facility should provide support when handling it to prevent it from getting into someone’s eyes or causing injuries to hands.
Shape the end of the wire into a small loop so it can be hung on a wall.
Add decorations like ribbons, and you’re done! Use yarn in various colors to create a colorful and cute pom-pom wreath.
Fluffy Wreath
This charming wreath features a soft look created with faux fur, evoking a gentle winter landscape.
The main step is wrapping yarn around the wreath base, so proceed with attention to concentration and smooth finger movements.
Wrap the yarn around the entire base and secure both ends with glue to complete the foundation.
Then, decorate the base with winter- and Christmas-inspired motifs such as ribbons and snowmen.
White motifs that match the base create a sense of unity, while bright Christmas-colored motifs stand out nicely.
We recommend choosing colors to suit the place where you’ll display it.
Christmas decorations, cute wreath
A classic Christmas decoration is the wreath, right? Believe it or not, you can make one using only construction paper.
The structure is quite simple.
First, prepare red and green construction paper.
Cut them into rectangles and make slits.
Finally, layer the two pieces, wrap them around a cylindrical object, and you’re done.
Because it’s three-dimensional, it really stands out when hung on a door or wall.
You can also add a ribbon or other embellishments to make it look even nicer.
Give this idea a try for an easy way to get into the Christmas spirit.
Poinsettia wreath
Poinsettias are flowers often used to celebrate Christmas.
This time, we’re introducing a poinsettia decoration you can make with origami—great as a wall ornament, too.
This wreath is assembled from a total of eight red flowers and green pieces.
The key is to crease firmly as you fold.
Because the shapes are intricate, take your time and work carefully.
After gluing the gaps together, attach pearl beads with double-sided tape to finish.
The red and green, accented with sparkling pearls, will bring festive color to your Christmas.
Christmas wreath at the mall
Introducing an easy-to-make Christmas wreath that only requires twisting pipe cleaners from a 100-yen shop.
This craft uses your fingertips extensively, making it effective for fine-motor rehab for seniors! Why not include it in your preparations for Christmas events? To make it, overlap the ends of two pipe cleaners and twist them together, then clamp a pen, straw, or battery between the pipe cleaners and twist two or three times.
Repeat this process, and once you’ve wrapped to the end, form a circle and twist the two ends together to connect—done! Adding ribbon-shaped pipe cleaners or decorative stickers will make it even more festive.
Try making it with your favorite colors and get into the Christmas spirit.
