[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 seasons: Fun Christmas décor ideas (31–40)
Bill of Exchange Tree
Let’s use handprint stamps to create a stylish tree.
Stamp your handprints in green ink on the base paper.
The handprints will form the tree, so keep that image in mind as you stamp.
Place a star above the middle finger, draw a cord wrapping around the hand with a black pen, and add colorful lights using fingertip stamps.
Finish by attaching a paper flowerpot made from construction paper.
How about making a large wall decoration using everyone’s handprints? It also seems like a great idea for a Christmas card.
A voluminous Christmas wreath made with origami
Origami that can be done while seated is an easy, accessible recreation.
Many older adults may be quite skilled at it.
A Christmas wreath made by combining flower-shaped origami pieces has a delicate feel.
Some seniors might feel inspired to say, “I want to try making that.” Because it’s made by assembling small parts from smaller origami paper, it involves a lot of fine hand movements.
It seems likely to stimulate the brain even more than regular origami crafts.
It’s also a lovely wreath project that can spark conversation as you chat with those around you while making it.
Santa stuck in a chimney
How about making a Santa Claus decoration trying to climb down a chimney to deliver presents? It’s a humorous piece that will surely make you chuckle and feel delighted every time you see it.
All you need are a toilet paper roll, colored construction paper, a pen, scissors, and glue.
First, draw a chimney pattern on brown construction paper with a white pen and paste it onto a slightly flattened toilet paper roll.
Next, use red, white, and black construction paper to create Santa’s lower half.
Once Santa is ready, glue him upside down on top of the chimney.
Finish by adding snow pieces and a white sack to the chimney.
Three-dimensional tree
Here’s an idea for a paper tree that uses folds to create a three-dimensional finish.
First, cut the tree’s foliage, trunk, and ornament parts from construction paper; you can download the templates and use those.
For symmetrical parts, place the template on folded construction paper and cut them together to save time.
For the tree and star parts, add folds at the designated points to give them a 3D look.
Attach the folded foliage pieces to the tree base in tiers, then glue on the trunk and star.
Finally, decorate with the ornament parts to complete the project.
Christmas boots made from paper cartons
Here’s an idea for Christmas boots that are perfect for decorations.
You’ll need two small paper cartons, red and white felt, any origami paper you like, and white cotton balls.
The base of the boot is made by combining the two paper cartons.
Use the first carton to form the vertical part of the boot and the second carton to form the rounded toe.
Before assembling, decorate the inside of the first carton with the origami paper.
Once you’ve combined the cartons into a boot shape, attach the red and white felt to the outside, then finish by decorating with the cotton balls.
[For seniors] Wall decorations to fully enjoy the seasonal vibe: Fun Christmas decoration ideas (41–50)
Holly and Bells
Decorating with holly at Christmas is a classic tradition, and it carries the meaning of warding off evil.
How about brightening up your Christmas with a mascot featuring holly—imbued with that sacred image—and a bell? Crease green origami paper, then use the folds as guides to shape it into holly with two spreading leaves.
The key for the bell is to create steps by folding back sections; let’s finish it neatly and precisely.
Combine the pieces at the end to complete the decoration, and for an even more vivid look, we recommend adding red accents.
candle
The image of Christmas night is gently illuminated by candlelight, and that soft glow conveys a magical atmosphere.
With a candle character—something essential for Christmas—let’s brighten up the calendar.
Choose origami paper to match the color of the candle’s flame, keep the shape of the flame, and then fold the rest into a tube with the white side on the inside to complete the candle body.
After that, attach the arms and legs, draw the facial expression, and you’ll have an adorable character.