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[For Seniors] Let’s Get Excited with Halloween Crafts! Fun and Easy Decoration Ideas

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The glow of jack-o’-lanterns emerging in the dark night.

How about expressing the fun atmosphere of Halloween with handmade creations? This time, we’re introducing crafts you can enjoy together with seniors.

From pumpkin decorations and ghost mascots made with familiar materials like milk cartons and toilet paper rolls, these projects are full of creative ideas.

As you work with your hands, lively conversation is sure to follow.

Decorate your facility with the finished pieces, and you’ll be all set for a wonderful Halloween party.

[For Seniors] Liven Up Your Halloween Crafts! Fun and Easy Decoration Ideas (51–60)

castle

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castle

Let’s make a three-dimensional castle using paper cups! It pairs perfectly with Halloween motifs, so it’s great for a Halloween craft activity.

First, sketch doors and windows on the paper cup and cut them out with a craft knife.

Next, color the cup with a black marker.

Finally, cut colored paper into a circle to make a conical roof, glue it on, and you’re done! You can also line the inside of the cup with colored paper or cellophane to create a lit-up effect.

If you add an LED light inside, it works as a lampshade too—give it a try! If you’re using it as a wall decoration, display it together with silhouettes of bats, witches, or the moon for something adults will enjoy as well.

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Tokotoko Ghost

[Craft] Halloween Walking Pumpkin | DIY: How to Make a Walking Paper Cup Pumpkin

Tokotoko Ghost

On Halloween, when an eerie atmosphere hangs in the air, ghosts that sway into view are a classic motif.

This project features mascots of such ghosts that toddle along—combining cuteness with a hint of spookiness.

The movement mechanism uses a pudding cup and a battery: hook a rubber band, wrapped around both ends of the battery, onto slits cut into the pudding cup, and then pull the string wound around the battery to set the whole thing in motion.

Finally, cover that mechanism with a Halloween motif made from a paper cup and you’re done—ghosts or pumpkins are especially recommended.

Since the mechanism is hidden, how you decorate the paper cup is the key point.

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Pumpkin made with yarn

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Pumpkin made with yarn

Let’s make cute pumpkin ornaments using warm, cozy yarn! Because this is a finger-based craft, it’s also great for rehabilitation and brain training for seniors.

Using everyday items like a ruler, a piece of cardboard, or a fork, simply wind the yarn around and around, then thread yarn through the center and tie it off.

Remove it from the ruler or tool, shape it, and thread green yarn through the center to create the stem—and you’re done! You can string them onto chenille stems to make a wreath, or add magnets to use them in everyday life.

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Pumpkin bag

Paper Cup Craft: Let’s Make a Halloween Pumpkin Bag/Candy Holder! / Halloween Pumpkin Bag

Pumpkin bag

Jack-o’-lantern and pumpkin-themed decorations are a Halloween staple—just having them around instantly boosts the Halloween atmosphere.

This craft is a basket inspired by a jack-o’-lantern, perfect for holding treats.

The base is a paper cup, and you attach long, thin strips of orange paper to create a rounded, pumpkin-like shape.

Once the overall form is set, add a green handle and facial features, and it’s done.

It’s great not only for carrying sweets but also as a festive decoration.

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In conclusion

All of the Halloween crafts introduced here are enjoyable activities for seniors as well.

Let’s carefully create decorations featuring Halloween-specific motifs like pumpkins and ghosts, using our hands with care.

While soaking in the seasonal atmosphere, enjoy conversations with your companions and take on the challenge of making wonderful Halloween decorations!