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

New Year cute rabbit ornament

[Zodiac Origami] How to fold a cute New Year’s rabbit figurine with voice commentary ☆ Origami rabbit figurine tutorial / Year of the Rabbit / Tatsukuri

Although it’s a simple piece that can be made from a single sheet of origami paper, its rounded form is charming and gently brightens up any room.

The folding instructions are explained as clearly and carefully as possible, so even those not used to origami can tackle it with confidence—a nice bonus.

All you need are one 15×15 cm sheet of origami paper, two 4 mm round stickers, and a pen.

The finished size is about 7 cm × 7 cm—easy to display—and it takes only about 10–15 minutes to make, so it’s easy to try.

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New Year Rabbit in Origami

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With two sheets of 5 cm × 15 cm origami paper, some tape, a marker, and stickers, you can make this easy and charming seasonal craft.

The origami rabbit stands adorably upright, and the kimono made from origami is especially vibrant.

Simply changing the colors and patterns dramatically alters the mood, making you want to create several and display them together.

You draw the face yourself with a marker, so you can enjoy different expressions—that’s part of the fun.

Give it a big smile or a slightly bashful look; this step lets the maker’s personality shine.

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A Japanese-style ema (votive plaque) New Year illustration

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These are unique ema plaques decorated with New Year’s illustrations.

Use free images from the internet to gather illustrations like kites, kagami mochi, and the zodiac animal.

Paste them onto an ema-shaped backing covered with washi-patterned origami paper, then add messages such as wishing for an energetic year or good health to finish.

They’re easy to make and simple to prepare, so they’re perfect for a craft activity during the busy New Year period.

It’s also lovely to display ema made by seniors on the room’s wall.

The process of creating the pieces and seeing the finished works may help seniors recognize and feel that the New Year has arrived.

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Hanging ema (votive plaques)

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This is a fun ema (votive plaque) craft using aluminum foil.

Draw lines on the foil with water-based markers and mist it with a spray bottle.

The key is to draw lines in various colors with the markers.

Then place a piece of drawing paper cut into an ema shape onto the foil with the drawn lines.

The colors from the foil will transfer to the paper, creating a gradient-like effect.

Finish by attaching zodiac animals made from paper or New Year-themed illustrations.

This slightly unusual way of making an ema is likely to interest older adults as well.

How about hanging them on strings with origami fans and plum blossom decorations, and displaying them indoors?

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Small gift envelopes made from fabric scraps

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Here’s a simple way to make small gift envelopes (pochibukuro) using fabric scraps.

If you use different fabrics for the front and back, the look changes dramatically when opened, which is fun; rounding the corners gives a soft, cute feel.

All you do is layer the fabrics and sew along the edges, so even beginners can finish one quickly.

The finished envelopes are perfect for New Year’s money gifts or small thank-yous.

They offer a warmth and handmade charm that paper envelopes don’t have, sure to bring a smile to the recipient.

It’s an idea that balances practicality with the joy of crafting.

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Origami; first sunrise of the year; ema (wooden votive plaque)

In that first sunrise of the year, you can really feel its energy and power, can’t you? Some people may also imbue it with wishes like “I’ll do my best this year” or “May it be a good year.” A New Year’s ema plaque featuring such a divine first sunrise is perfect as a lucky charm.

If you attach an origami Mount Fuji alongside the origami first sunrise, it will look even more like a New Year’s ema.

Since Mount Fuji looks light blue or blue from a distance, choosing those colors of origami paper might be a good idea.

If you fold it using the white back side of the paper, you can also create the effect of snow piled on Mount Fuji.

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Simple Origami Ema (votive plaque)

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Many older adults enjoy or are skilled at origami, don’t they? If you make ema (votive plaques) out of folded paper, those seniors are likely to be satisfied as well.

Once you fold the ema shape, fold your preferred parts—such as the zodiac animal, Mount Fuji, or the first sunrise of the year—and attach them.

There are many New Year–themed projects with simple steps that are easy to make, so it could be fun to look for them together with seniors.

While making the ema, some people may also find themselves reminiscing about New Year’s episodes and memories they once shared with their families.

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