[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 spirit. Fun Christmas decoration ideas (51–60)
Simple Santa Claus
Christmas has become firmly established in Japan.
In fact, until 1947, December 25 was a national holiday because it was the anniversary of Emperor Taishō’s death.
Seniors will remember that.
Speaking of Christmas, Santa Claus comes to mind.
With just red triangular paper, you can make something that already looks like Santa, so even if you’re not particularly skilled at crafts, don’t worry.
Use cotton for the beard and beige-colored paper for the face.
Giving him a cane or something might be stylish! A hat and scarf are great too—even a slightly dapper Santa is OK.
spiral hanging ornament
It’s a decorative piece with uniquely beautiful curves, created by twisting and joining long, thin strips cut from origami paper.
First, fold the paper to make creases, then cut along those creases; fold the top into a triangle so it’s ready for gluing later.
Next, glue the triangular folds together, twist each strip, and finally glue the bottom ends to finish.
The impression will change depending on the color of origami you choose and how tightly you twist it.
Combining multiple colors also gives it a more luxurious look, so it’s highly recommended.
Stained glass-style CD case
Unneeded CD cases transform into stained glass! Hold a drawing on paper against the outside of the case and trace it from the inside with a black permanent marker.
Once you’ve finished tracing, color it in with your favorite shades of permanent markers.
Next, crumple a sheet of aluminum foil to create wrinkles, fit it inside the case, close the lid, and trim off any excess.
You’ll have a stained-glass-style decoration.
The aluminum foil reflects light just right, creating a brighter, more cheerful atmosphere indoors!
Fluffy tissue-paper poinsettia wall decoration
Let’s softly craft a poinsettia—an essential for Christmas—using tissue paper.
Fold the tissue paper in an accordion (screen-fold) style, then fold it in half, secure the center, cut it, and gently open it while adding creases to shape the leaves.
Make these pieces with both red and green tissue paper, layer and glue them together, and place yellow in the center to finish.
The angle of each leaf is also important; because they spread softly in various directions, the piece gains a strong three-dimensional presence.
It would look beautiful not only as a wall decoration but also as a tabletop ornament.
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A cute three-dimensional Santa Claus made of construction paper
This is a Santa Claus–themed character made by combining cut construction paper.
It features Santa’s face at the center with arms and legs stretched out, and because it’s simple, the overall impression changes greatly depending on the size of each part.
A major highlight is using cotton from a bag for the beard piece; this difference in material gives the character a three-dimensional feel.
We recommend mounting the character on construction paper as a base and using it as a wall decoration.
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.
holly garland
This is a small garland featuring holly leaves, an essential motif for Christmas.
Cut green construction paper into holly leaf shapes, pierce them with a needle threaded at both ends, and connect each piece to complete it.
Precisely because it’s simple, pay close attention to color choices, arrangement, and the spacing of the thread between pieces.
Since the parts are small, it’s easy to use as decoration on a tree and more.
Try layering two strands or arranging them in curves for creative display options.