[For Seniors] Wall decorations to fully enjoy the seasonal atmosphere: Fun Christmas decoration ideas

Christmas stocking

[Wall decorations] How to make “Christmas Stockings”! Socks, winter, December, Santa, reindeer—easy with free templates! Construction paper craft, wall decor, papercraft, paper craft

When we think of Christmas, we picture the day when presents arrive from Santa and children eagerly waiting with their stockings ready.

This decoration features stockings as a motif that expresses that sense of anticipation for gifts.

A clear approach is to use red and white as the base—evoking Santa’s outfit—and decorate with green and yellow.

A single stocking can feel a bit plain, so let’s embellish it with items like bells and holly.

Designing it as if various presents are stuffed inside can help convey the festive excitement of Christmas.

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snow globe

[Super Easy] How to Make a Snow Globe Christmas Decoration [All from the 100-yen shop] DIY How to make a Christmas ornament decoration

The snow globe is a well-known winter decoration.

Inside a snow globe’s dome- or sphere-shaped transparent container, you’ll find figurines or miniature buildings and white snow-like flakes.

When you shake or turn the snow globe upside down, the liquid inside makes the white flakes fall slowly, like drifting snow.

Although real snow globes seem complex, you can make one using items from a 100-yen shop.

Try attaching a clear film to a donut-shaped piece of construction paper and decorating it with Christmas elements.

Using cards with Christmas illustrations makes the decorating easy.

If you glue some craft cotton near the bottom of your piece, it will look like snow.

Simply hanging it on the wall will bring a festive Christmas atmosphere.

It’s also a project that can help older adults feel the changing seasons.

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Easy with tape! Christmas garland

Easy with tape! Christmas garland [craft]

A Christmas garland is an easy item that instantly brightens up a room! Here’s a simple garland you can make using suzuran tape, which is also commonly used for making pom-poms.

Cut cardboard or thick paper to a suitable size, and use it as a base to wrap the suzuran tape around multiple times.

Remove it from the base and tie the top securely.

Cut through the looped part with scissors, and you’re done! Attach it to a string, and your garland will be ready in no time.

Adding sparkly tape or ribbons will make it even more festive.

Whether you’ve made pom-poms with cardboard before or not, this is an easy and fun craft for everyone.

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present box ornament

[100-Yen DIY] How to Make Christmas Ornaments – How to Make a Gift Box 🎁

Here is an introduction to ornaments that evoke gifts from Santa Claus.

Using two sheets of origami in different sizes, let’s make a present box.

We’ll start by creasing the paper and then folding.

Attach a hanging string and a ribbon to finish.

Since there are steps besides folding—like using wood glue for adhesion—it looks like a craft you can enjoy making.

Its cute style may spark lively conversation among older adults as they create.

Please display them on walls or on your Christmas tree.

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A snowy landscape made with stencils and spray

Kimie Gangi: A large wall mural 'A snowy landscape using stencils and spray.' #winterWall #Christmas #quick #beautiful #powerful #snow #DIY

Let’s try drawing a romantic winter snow scene on a large sheet of drawing paper.

It’s a striking Christmas decoration featuring beautiful ridgelines covered in white snow.

We’ll work on a large surface, but since we’ll use spray paint, it won’t take much effort and isn’t difficult.

After spraying to create the mountain range, scattering snowflakes and the like over it will look lovely.

Because it’s a large wall decoration, it would also be fun to place Christmas motifs—like trees, Santa, reindeer, and presents—against this background.

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A star in an unusual shape made of origami

[Christmas] Ornament with origami stars | How to make easy origami. #shorts

Let’s try making a star-shaped decoration with an interesting form using origami.

While square sheets are commonly used, we’ll make a pentagon instead.

By adjusting the folds and making a cut, you can easily create a pentagon.

Open the pentagonal sheet once, add a few more crease lines, and then fold it into a star shape.

Attach a ribbon and pair two together, and you’ll have a unique star-shaped ornament.

The process is a bit intricate, but once you learn the steps, older adults can enjoy making it too.

The different style from the usual might spark lively conversation with older adults as you craft together.

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Easy Christmas bell with origami

Origami Christmas Bells: How to Make Them (Instructions)

Did you know there’s a reason we decorate with bells at Christmas? They are said to ring out joyful sounds to announce the birth of Jesus Christ.

Bells themselves are also believed to have the power to ward off evil.

Why not make paper bells with seniors while sharing these fun facts? Origami often involves dexterous finger movements, making it a recreational activity that can also help with brain training.

The folding method isn’t complicated, so you can enjoy conversation while creating and foster more interaction.

Hang the finished pieces on the wall to fill the room with an even more festive Christmas atmosphere.

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