[For Seniors] Lovely Christmas Crafts: Easy Ideas Using Recycled Materials and 100-Yen Shop Supplies

No-sew Santa stocking

A Santa stocking you can make without sewing?!

These decorations are inspired by the must-have stockings for receiving Christmas presents.

Crafted in classic red and white Christmas colors, they also evoke the image of Santa Claus.

The best part is that you can make them without sewing: simply cut fabric into a stocking shape, layer the pieces, glue them together, then turn it inside out to neaten the shape—an easy, straightforward process.

After that, add your own embellishments to the stocking base to finish.

Incorporate winter- or Christmas-themed motifs for a festive, eye-catching look.

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Christmas boots

[Christmas Craft] Easy with construction paper and yarn! Handmade Christmas stocking wall decoration

Crafting Christmas boots is lovely, isn’t it? It’s easy to get all the materials at the 100-yen shop, and the budget-friendly cost is another nice bonus.

Punch holes along the edge of the construction-paper boot and thread yarn through them.

If you like, you can decorate it with stickers or ribbons—it’ll look great.

How about adding your own twists and trying a design full of personality? Craft activities use your hands a lot, and tasks that involve your fingers and hands can help stimulate the brain, offering a brain-training effect.

If everyone makes them together, the conversation will flow and you’ll have a fun time.

Displaying the finished boots will help create a heartwarming Christmas atmosphere.

Toilet paper Christmas wreath

Christmas wreath made with a toilet paper roll core #shorts

Cut toilet paper rolls into thin strips, shape them like leaves, and assemble them into a wreath.

In addition to painting the rolls green, you can also apply translucent origami paper to enhance the leafy look—this is highly recommended.

Incorporating various colors of origami adds accents to the arrangement of leaves, resulting in a more beautiful wreath.

Finally, attach small decorations to finish it off; since the overall color is green, adding red will further emphasize the Christmas vibe.

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Plastic bottle snow globe

[Snowman] Easy! How to Make a Snow Globe with a Plastic Bottle ⛄ [Winter Craft]

A snow globe lets you easily enjoy a magical scene like dancing snow.

Let’s make a simple snow globe using a plastic bottle! Prepare a paper cup and decorate it however you like—draw pictures, add stickers, or glue on paper cut into your favorite shapes.

Next, put small colorful felt balls and glittery sparkles into an empty plastic bottle, then fill it to the top with water.

Once both the paper cup and the bottle are ready, insert the bottle’s mouth into the paper cup, and you’re done! When you turn it upside down, the decorations inside swirl around, creating a beautiful display.

For a more floating, drifting effect, try mixing in liquid laundry starch or school glue along with the water.

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Paper roll cake

Christmas Craft (Part 1): Easy Cardboard “Paper Roll Cake”

Paper roll cakes are wonderful! They’re easy to make with cardboard and origami paper, so older adults can enjoy working on them too.

Just attach rolled paper to look like cream and fruit, and you’ll have a bright, festive finish.

They’re perfect as Christmas decorations as well.

Try different decorations and let your creativity shine.

By working together with older adults, you can have fun creating a one-of-a-kind original piece.

It’s a craft that’s perfect for the winter season, so give it a try!

poinsettia

Poinsettias Made with Craft Punches [Christmas Decorations] – DIY How to Make Miniature Paper Poinsettias | Christmas Decor

Let’s add a little extra touch to flower petals made with a craft punch and create poinsettias, a must-have plant for Christmas.

We’ll fold the red and green petal pieces, make cuts with scissors to form sharp, leaf-like shapes, and layer them to finish the poinsettia.

The process involves fine motor actions like folding and cutting, which helps strengthen focus in the fingertips.

After that, simply glue the parts together and attach beads in the center to complete it.

Because the finished piece is small, it’s an easy craft to incorporate into various decorations.

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Koeda Christmas Tree

How to make an easy Christmas tree using materials from a 100-yen shop!

Let’s make a cute Christmas tree with a cozy, at-home feel using small twigs.

You can use twigs you picked up during an outing or walk, or opt for ones sold at 100-yen shops—either works! For the base, we recommend using a thin wooden board called a wood slice, also available at 100-yen shops.

Stand the twigs on the base in the shape of a tree and glue them in place.

Once the tree shape is done, attach small ornaments to decorate, and you’re finished.

Choose the twigs and base according to the size of the tree you want to make.

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