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

Mini ema plaques made from interlocking foam mats

Let’s make an ema (votive plaque) by hand using interlocking foam mats you can buy at 100-yen shops.

First, cut the foam mat into the shape of an ema.

Next, wrap yarn around your fingers to make several loops, slide them off your fingers, and tie the center with another piece of yarn.

Use double-sided tape to attach the knot to the ema, then cut through the looped parts with scissors.

Trim the yarn to even out the length, then use felt pieces to add the face and patterns to create a daruma.

Punch a hole at the top of the ema, thread a twisted red-and-white chenille stem (pipe cleaner) through it, and you’re done.

Write your wish on the back and display it.

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An ema of Mount Fuji made with drawing paper

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Let me introduce an idea for making an ema plaque out of construction paper.

First, cut out the parts from the paper: the ema plaque, Mt.

Fuji, the zodiac animal, and plum blossoms.

After you paste these together to complete the ema, write your wish on Mt.

Fuji to finish it off.

This idea works for any zodiac year, so it’s handy to remember.

You might also try using New Year–themed stickers instead of plum blossoms.

Draw the animal’s face and patterns with a pen.

If you make it a bit larger, it will be easier to write your wish.

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origami: horse ema (votive plaque)

[Origami Original] Ema Charm Edition — Horse, Year of the Horse, 2026, origami, New Year’s card, the Twelve Zodiac Animals, single sheet, horse

Here’s an idea for making an ema (votive plaque) from a single sheet of origami paper.

The creasing step is important for this one: you’ll cut along those crease lines with scissors and keep folding from there.

The steps for folding the horse are quite detailed, so having some tools on hand might help.

Also, if you use 15 cm origami paper, the finished piece will be quite small, so we recommend using a larger sheet.

Write your wish on the white part of the ema and hang it up with a string.

Use brown-toned origami paper for this project.

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New Year wall decoration

[New Year] Let's make New Year decorations out of paper. 🎍

First, make the base by diagonally attaching reversible red-and-gold crepe paper onto a rectangular sheet of black construction paper.

Then, decorate by adding paper flowers, a paper fan, and mizuhiki cords on top.

Create each flower by making the individual parts separately and then assembling them into a single bloom.

Arrange the parts for balance and attach them with a hot glue gun.

Adding gold glitter to the flower centers will give an even more glamorous finish.

Besides pine, bamboo, and plum, there are many flowers perfect for New Year’s, such as chrysanthemums, lilies, and ornamental cabbages, so it’s also recommended to arrange and create your favorite flowers.

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Preserved flower, hagoita style

[How to Make New Year’s Decorations] Preserved Flowers “Hagoita Style” #shorts

Let’s make a preserved-flower hagoita that you can display in your entryway as a festive, auspicious New Year’s decoration.

Cut cardboard into the shape of a hagoita to create the base, adjusting the size to suit where you’ll display it.

Attach the front and back fabrics together, then use glue to add artificial flowers and pom-poms as you like.

It might also be nice to glue on natural items like nuts or seed pods to give it a seasonal feel.

Finally, glue a ribbon around the edge to finish.

Give making your own original hagoita a try!

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Ball-shaped New Year’s decoration

(100-yen shop) Easy! How to make a ball-shaped New Year’s decoration [DIY] Easy! Ball-shaped New Year decoration

New Year decorations shaped like smooth, cornerless balls are popular as auspicious ornaments perfect for the season.

Prepare 24 circular pieces of construction paper.

Fold each circle in half and glue the halves together, applying glue to one side as you go.

A glue stick is recommended because it helps prevent wrinkling and makes it easier to stick.

Clip the pieces with clothespins to hold them in place, apply glue to the center area, and press firmly to secure.

Use washi paper and ribbon to make decorations and attach them with glue.

Finally, wind thread about 30 times, attach it to the ornament, and you’re done.

Feel free to choose thread in any color you like.

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Mini Hagoita Ornament

Mini Hagoita Paddle: Cute even without embellishments ♡ [Easy Craft] [100-Yen DIY] [New Year] #100yen #DIY #Daiso #dayservice #seniors #craft #caregiving #winter

Let’s make a handmade hagoita, perfect as a New Year’s decoration.

Cut construction paper into the shape of a hagoita to create the base.

Attach felt to both sides with glue—using different colors may make it look even more festive.

Cut plum blossoms and shuttlecocks from felt, glue them together, and arrange them on the hagoita.

Adding a vivid color to the background of the hagoita can enhance the New Year’s celebratory feel.

Decorating with sparkly beads or rhinestone stickers is also recommended.

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