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

sea bream

[Origami] Easy! New Year’s Sea Bream – How to Fold ORIGAMI Fish

Why not make a sea bream (tai), a familiar symbol of good luck for the New Year, out of origami? It’s sure to lift your spirits for celebrating the new year, and the vibrant red will give you an extra boost of energy! The trick is to make firm creases first and then proceed with the folds.

Since there aren’t many steps, it’s easy for anyone to enjoy—from seniors to children.

Finish by adding the fish’s eye, scales, and fin patterns, and you’re done! It can also be used as a wall decoration, so it’s a great choice for activities in senior care facilities.

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collage letters

Taught by an occupational therapist: Anyone can do it! How to make “collage letters” with simple scissor cuts [Chill Out with Crafts] #1

How about a New Year’s craft: collage lettering? Choose colorful papers from magazines and flyers, and create a single kanji character.

Choosing New Year-themed characters like “福” (good fortune) or “寿” (longevity) is a lovely idea.

Carefully cutting out the pieces with scissors takes concentration, but the joy when you finish is exceptional.

Each piece shines with individuality, showcasing the unique sensibilities of older adults.

By proceeding slowly and carefully, you’ll end up with a wonderful work of art.

Enjoy this heartwarming craft that’s perfect for the start of the new year.

Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)

[Old-fashioned fun at home] Let’s make and play Fukuwarai!

For the cold season, crafts that help you focus and spend enjoyable time are highly recommended.

Fukuwarai is perfect for just such a recreation.

Older adults can reminisce while freely drawing facial features using paints or pens.

The process of giving shape to each person’s creativity enriches the heart and builds confidence.

Moreover, when you play blindfolded, the peals of laughter echo like pleasant music, filling the room with smiles as you celebrate the New Year indoors.

After the activity, you not only end up with colorful creations, but you also gain valuable time for communication with seniors.

Handmade Fukuwarai is a wonderful activity that offers joy and warmth to everyone who takes part.

Kadomatsu

(100-yen shop) New Year decorations: How to make a kadomatsu using empty candy boxes [DIY]

Why not get ready to welcome the New Year by making a kadomatsu? Use materials like empty snack boxes, tissue paper flowers, and jute twine.

Roll two colors of origami paper into tubes to create bamboo, then add festive decorations with flowers and nuts or seed pods.

It’s a fun way to focus on fine, detailed work while expressing your creativity.

Displaying your finished kadomatsu will instantly elevate the New Year atmosphere.

The process of creating it together also makes wonderful memories.

Let’s share the joy of welcoming the New Year with this traditional craft.

Lucky Daruma

[Video] Hands Hint Club at Home: “Make a Cute Wobbly Good-Luck Daruma with Paper Clay” [Official Hands]

Making lucky Daruma dolls is a wonderful craft perfect for the New Year.

As seniors shape them with paper clay and paint them in their favorite colors, their creativity shines.

It’s also lovely to infuse your own Daruma with a wish and add a heartwarming message.

Working with your hands boosts concentration, and the sense of accomplishment when it’s finished is exceptional.

If everyone makes them together, the conversation will flow and it’s sure to become a cherished New Year memory.

Come on, let’s make lucky Daruma together and welcome happiness in the New Year!

snow rabbit

[Craft Idea] Snow Rabbits (January–February, Winter) (Wall Decorations) (Elderly Recreation/OT/Day Services) (Childcare/Educational) (DIY)

Around New Year’s, there are many regions where it snows.

How about trying a snow rabbit craft? Roll up some newspaper and wrap it with white paper to make the body.

The key is to first crumple the white paper to add wrinkles for texture.

Roll tiny balls of red origami paper to make the eyes, and cut green origami paper into leaf shapes, adding a central vein to create the ears.

Attach the eyes and ears to the body, and it’s finished.

You could also make nandina (heavenly bamboo) leaves and berries and display them together.

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torii gate

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Torii gates are a popular feature of New Year’s celebrations in Japan, and can be a stunning backdrop for a variety of activities. Torii gates are large entrances to Shinto shrines that mark the transition from the everyday world to the sacred. It’s considered respectful to bow before passing through a torii gate.ToriiHappy New Year

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Many people go to hatsumode (the first shrine visit of the New Year), but it can be difficult for older adults to go out and pray in the cold.

So how about making a torii gate as part of the New Year’s party decorations to liven things up? Create a base from cardboard and simply cover it with black and red construction paper to make an impressive-looking torii.

Make a offertory box and a large suzu bell as well, and invite the seniors to offer their prayers.

Just having a torii gate should make the New Year’s party feel like a festive outing!

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