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[For Seniors] Try Making Your Own Kadomatsu! A roundup of ideas using origami, felt, and yarn

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As you prepare to welcome the New Year, why not try making a handmade kadomatsu? In this article, we introduce ideas for kadomatsu you can create using various materials such as origami, construction paper, yarn, and felt.

The time spent crafting seasonal decorations while working with your fingers provides stimulating benefits for the brain and naturally encourages conversation with those around you.

There are also unique creations, like edible kadomatsu and mini kadomatsu that can be displayed in a photo frame.

With clever use of items from 100-yen shops, it’s easy to give it a try.

Feel the joy of welcoming the New Year with your own handmade kadomatsu.

[For Seniors] Try Making Handmade Kadomatsu! A Collection of Ideas Using Origami, Felt, and Yarn (41–50)

Made with colored construction paper

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Made with colored construction paper

These kadomatsu made from colored construction paper are recommended for finger rehabilitation and brain training for seniors! It’s a craft that lets you reminisce about kadomatsu decorations while making them and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere.

For the bamboo that forms the base of the kadomatsu, using a round stick to shape it will give a neat finish.

If you don’t have a round stick, a pen of suitable thickness works as a substitute—give it a try.

Since the main steps involve cutting and pasting, it’s great for fully engaging the fingertips.

You can also customize the decorations—not just fans but also flowers, mizuhiki cords, and more—so enjoy it with the materials you like.

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Toilet-paper kadomatsu

How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll ‘Kadomatsu’: Easy New Year’s Craft

Toilet-paper kadomatsu

Here’s a decorative kadomatsu you can make by reusing toilet paper rolls.

It’s perfect for a New Year’s craft activity, so consider trying it at a day service center or similar setting.

Cut the ends of toilet paper rolls diagonally and wrap them with green construction paper to represent bamboo.

Make three of these and glue them together.

Next, take a rectangular piece of construction paper, snip fine cuts along the top and bottom edges, and wrap it around the bamboo to finish.

For an even more festive look, wrap red construction paper or washi-patterned paper over it.

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Made using a tea bowl

[100-Yen DIY] How to Make a Kadomatsu Decoration ♪ The Rice Bowl with a Rabbit Pattern Is Adorable ♪

Made using a tea bowl

How about a unique, slightly different kadomatsu made using a rice bowl as the base? You can easily make it with items from the 100-yen shop, so it’s very budget-friendly! All you do is secure a mini kadomatsu from the 100-yen shop to the rice bowl and keep adding trimmed floral materials.

It’s best to incorporate elements that evoke the season.

Try to fill in any gaps as much as possible for a more festive finish.

If you have a favorite rice bowl, feel free to use that too!

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In conclusion

Handmade kadomatsu bring the joy of using one’s fingertips and the pleasure of feeling the seasons to older adults.

It’s also appealing that you can easily get started with familiar materials like origami paper and yarn.

Creating pieces and admiring them naturally spark conversations with those around you, enriching the heart.

As you prepare to welcome the New Year, enjoy making a lovely kadomatsu.