[For Seniors] Craft Ideas Recommended for New Year’s and the New Year

A ceremonial arrow with an ema (wooden votive plaque) attached

[Craft Idea] Hamaya and Ema (a ceremonial arrow used to drive off evil) Paper Straw Craft (New Year) (paper straws) (activities for seniors and preschool) (wall decoration)

An arrow of good fortune with an ema plaque—what a perfect New Year’s craft! Make a bow using paper straws and construction paper, then write a message on an ema made from construction paper.

It engages concentration and fine motor skills, so it can be a fun brain-training activity as well.

Since it features traditional motifs that many older adults are familiar with, it may spark lively reminiscences.

Display the finished piece in your room with your wishes for the New Year.

As everyone works together in a relaxed atmosphere, it will surely help expand hopes for the year ahead.

small decorative money envelope (pochibukuro)

With origami and washi tape… a handmade cash envelope #shorts

Pochi-bukuro (little money envelopes) that come in handy for New Year’s.

Many seniors probably give their grandchildren New Year’s gift money tucked into these envelopes.

If they’re handmade, they feel even more heartfelt and lovely! With just origami paper and washi (masking) tape, you can make them easily—why not give it a try? The steps are simple, with few folds, so anyone can make them casually—that’s the key point! For the finishing touch, fold a strip of masking tape in half to make a decorative cord, wrap it around the envelope, and you’re done in no time.

Also, if you reverse the sides when using double-sided origami paper, it changes the look, so be sure to try that too!

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