[For Seniors] Wall decorations to fully enjoy the seasonal atmosphere: Fun Christmas decoration ideas
As December approaches, we can’t help but wonder how to decorate for Christmas this year.
How about making handmade wall decorations together with seniors this Christmas? In this guide, we’ll introduce lovely projects like large wall-mounted trees, yarn trees, origami bells, and cute ornaments.
Crafts using nostalgic materials like yarn and origami will feel familiar to older adults and may spark fond memories and conversation.
Using the fingertips also helps stimulate the brain, so enjoy warm, festive Christmas vibes while chatting together.
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[For Seniors] Wall Decorations to Fully Enjoy the Seasonal Mood: Fun Christmas Decorating Ideas (111–120)
A Santa Claus that’s cute even when standing up
A craft that lets you make a standing Santa Claus brings such a warm feeling, doesn’t it? By making it three-dimensional, you can create a decoration with a stronger presence.
Let’s try making a cute Santa Claus using a paper cup and construction paper.
There are no difficult steps, so it’s easy for older adults to enjoy as well.
Cut red and white construction paper into strips to represent Santa’s clothes and beard.
The fine work uses your fingertips, which can also help stimulate the brain.
It’s also fun to add a fluffy beard and hat decorations using cotton and chenille stems (pipe cleaners) available at 100-yen shops.
Seeing the finished Santa Claus is sure to bring back wonderful memories.
Christmas bell made from a paper cup
One indispensable Christmas motif is the bell.
You almost always see it included in tree and wreath decorations.
In fact, you can easily make this bell using a paper cup, so it’s highly recommended as a craft activity for seniors.
The materials are a paper cup and gold origami paper, and the only tools you need are scissors and glue.
First, cut away half of the cup’s body, leaving the bottom intact.
Next, cut a D-shaped opening in the center of the bottom you left uncut to create the bell’s top loop.
After that, glue the gold origami paper onto the cup, and you’re nearly done.
If you have time, make holly leaves and berries from construction paper and decorate them together for a festive Christmas ornament.
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-colored flag
These simple flags made up of a row of triangles capture the fun atmosphere of events and festivals.
To convey a Christmas vibe, we recommend arranging Christmas colors like red, green, and white.
Place each triangle so that they overlap slightly, and pay attention to the center crease of each triangle—focusing on this part will create a sense of depth, even though it’s a flat decoration.
The string simply passes through the gaps between the triangles, allowing it to move freely.
This makes it interesting not only for simple curves but also for following more complex shapes.
Ornaments made with 100-yen shop items
When 100-yen shops first appeared, many of their products had the reputation of being cheap and low quality.
But these days, they sell plenty of items in every category that are worth more than their price! Handmade supplies are no exception—there are so many cute items available.
Let’s use them to make Christmas ornaments.
Simply wrap wooden sticks with colorful tape, combine them into star or snowflake shapes, and decorate with beads to create lovely ornaments.
With the right item selection and a bit of creativity, you can make all sorts of things!
Christmas present
An essential item for Christmas wall decorations: the present box! Of course, since it’s a decoration, there’s nothing inside, but just looking at a gift box makes you feel excited, doesn’t it? It’s a simple task of cutting construction paper into the shapes of a box and ribbon and gluing them on, so it’s recommended for seniors as well.
You can add variety by changing the box colors and ribbon shapes.
You could also fold the box part in half to create a pop-up like a Christmas card—people might really enjoy that.
In conclusion
Let’s make Christmas wall decorations using familiar materials like yarn, ribbons, and origami.
By trying your hand at various creations such as wreaths, ornaments, and Santa Claus, conversations with older adults will naturally flow.
We hope you enjoy creating a lovely Christmas atmosphere while spending a heartwarming time connecting with one another.