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

Christmas tree using decalcomania

[Arts and Crafts Activity] Let’s make a Christmas tree using decalcomania

Fold a sheet of green construction paper in half and open it, then drop paint on only one side.

The paint will become the ornaments, so think about the colors and where you place the drops as you work.

After dropping the paint, fold it in half again to create a decalcomania— it will transfer to the other side.

Cut the construction paper into a tree shape and attach a trunk made from brown construction paper.

Finally, make a star from yellow construction paper and decorate the very top of the tree.

If you punch a hole at the top and thread a string through, it could also become a garland.

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Wall-mounted Christmas tree made from paper rolls

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Let’s use toilet paper rolls to create a wall-mounted Christmas tree.

First, keeping the triangular shape of a tree in mind, lay out the rolls temporarily in rows to form tiers.

If a roll is too short or too long, cut it to size.

Once you have the triangle, glue the rolls together row by row, and attach green construction paper to the sides.

After everything is attached, secure the whole piece with tape or similar.

For the trunk, connect about three rolls and wrap them with brown yarn.

Fix the triangular section and the trunk to the wall so they connect, and finish by placing a star at the top of the tree.

Adding origami ornaments will make it look even more charming!

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Christmas wreath made from construction paper

[Christmas Wreath Made with Construction Paper 💕] [Super Easy] [100-Yen Shop DIY]

December is the season when dazzling, colorful decorations abound.

Using construction paper, you can make a wreath that stands up to those decorations.

By turning construction paper with slits cut in two colors into a ring, you can create a spiral-like Christmas wreath.

For the piece that will be on the outside, place masking tape or stickers over the slits.

They add a nice accent and give the spiral wreath a more delicate finish.

Older adults may also find this intricately made wreath rewarding to create.

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3D Origami: Easy Christmas Wreath

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This is a wreath made from parts assembled using five sheets of origami.

A distinctive feature is that you can connect as many of the parts as you like to make the wreath.

Why not try making one in a size that suits seniors’ preferences, whether large or small? Origami pieces may seem fragile, but parts made by layering five sheets create a sturdy, three-dimensional result.

Add decorations like ribbons, pinecones, or craft pompoms to complete an even more impressive wreath.

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Three-dimensional tree

Decorate your December wall with a three-dimensional Christmas tree – winter bulletin board made with templates and colored construction paper

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.

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Christmas boots made from paper cartons

[100-Yen Christmas DIY] Christmas Boots Made from a Paper Carton

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.

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star

[Origami] How to make cute stars – 5 sheets of origami paper

When you think of Christmas, you probably imagine nighttime parties and stars shining in the night sky.

How about using the classic star mascot—also a staple decoration for Christmas trees—as a decoration for your calendar? The process involves combining pieces of origami to form a star shape, and the key is to make firm creases and use them as guides as you go.

The size of the star will change depending on the size of the origami pieces you combine, so adjust it to suit your calendar.

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