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How about making handmade Christmas cards to give as gifts this Christmas?
Come December, many senior care facilities host Christmas parties.
One of the highlights of these parties is the gift exchange.
Why not create a heartwarming handmade Christmas card as a gift for seniors?
A handmade present is sure to bring more smiles to their faces.
We’ve gathered many ideas with simple steps and materials that are easy to prepare.
Seniors can also make them during craft activities and give them as gifts to their grandchildren.
Please use these ideas to help with your handmade Christmas card making.
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[For Seniors] Stylish and Adorable! Handmade Christmas Card Ideas (1–10)
Cards made with a sponge
This is a Christmas card craft where you use a sponge to create snowy patterns.
It can be pretty hard to capture the fluffy look of snow with a brush.
But with a sponge, it’s easy! Just dab a sponge with white paint onto blue paper—that’s it.
Then decorate with winter-themed stickers from a dollar store, and you’re done! It turns out super cute, so it’ll be a hit as a gift for your grandchildren or young relatives.
A Santa message card made from a single sheet of origami paper
These message cards are also recommended as a craft recreation activity for seniors.
Let’s make a message card with a Santa Claus using a single sheet of origami paper.
Origami uses the fingertips, which can stimulate the brain, promote activation, and may help prevent dementia.
The process includes making crease lines and folding small, detailed parts.
Please have people around provide support as needed to suit the abilities of the seniors.
A message card with a cute Santa Claus is sure to bring a smile to whoever receives it.
Writing a message on the finished piece and using it as a wall decoration in the facility would also be wonderful.
Spinning tree
Let’s add a little mechanism to a card and make a surprise-filled card.
Create two sets of parts, such as a Christmas tree or Santa Claus, using construction paper.
Cut a circular hole in the center of the card that’s larger than the parts you made.
Attach a string across the center of the circle and stick the two parts onto the string, back to back.
This mechanism is the key: when you open the card, the parts inside spin around.
If you twist the string and the attached parts before closing the card, the mechanism will move when it’s opened.
It’s a design that older adults are likely to enjoy when they open the card.
Even during the crafting process, the fun mechanism is sure to spark conversation with those around you.
A mechanism that pops out of a present
Here’s a pop-up card idea that’s sure to bring a smile to seniors’ faces.
With just a few simple tweaks, you can add a pop-up mechanism to a cute character.
Even though it’s a pop-up card, the steps are straightforward, making it easy for older adults to try as well.
For the card design, items related to Christmas—like a gift box—are recommended to enhance the festive mood.
If you use a character motif, it would also make a wonderful present for your grandchildren.
Why not make one featuring their favorite character?
Cut-Only Pop-up Card
As the title suggests, this is an idea for making a three-dimensional card just by adding slits.
What you end up with is a Christmas tree—a classic theme.
Measure the lengths and mark them with a pencil, then cut along the marks with scissors.
Once the tree shape is done, add folds and—surprise—it pops into 3D! Finish by decorating it with stars and gift boxes.
It’s amazing how a small touch can turn it into a lovely card.
Your grandchild might be delighted to receive one!
Santa from the tree
When you think of Christmas, many people probably picture Santa Claus and Christmas trees.
Here’s a Christmas card that combines those two.
When you untie the ribbon on the Christmas tree on the outside of the card, Santa Claus appears inside.
Santa is known for his long white beard, and a nice touch is that you can use the beard as a space to write your message.
It’s a fun mechanism that older adults can enjoy making as well.
Creating this Santa-themed craft also offers a way to feel the season.
Christmas tree made with ribbons
Ribbons create a charming touch for gift wrapping and clothing decorations.
Here’s a delightful Christmas tree card that uses ribbons.
Apply double-sided tape to the card base, then stick the ribbons on in the shape of a Christmas tree.
That alone makes your tree.
Adding a ribbon at the very top gives it an even cuter finish.
It’s something you can make during short breaks at small facilities, and older adults can enjoy making it while chatting.
Of course, it’s also recommended as a card for facility staff to make during the busy year-end and New Year season.
Simple yet lovely, this card is sure to bring joy to older adults.