[For Seniors] Fun to Make, Soothing to Display! Snowman Craft Ideas
Snowmen are such cute, soothing winter motifs, aren’t they?
In this article, we’ll share snowman-themed craft ideas designed for older adults.
There’s a wide variety to choose from: simple projects that use recycled materials like construction paper, plastic bags, and plastic bottles, as well as more elaborate ones using pom-poms, yarn, and towels.
Many seniors probably made snowmen outside when it snowed during their childhood, but as we age, it can become difficult to go out into the cold.
Please use these ideas as inspiration for enjoying fun activities indoors, in a warm space, during the harsh winter season.
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[For Seniors] Fun to Make, Soothing to Display! Snowman Craft Ideas (11–20)
Easy with a plastic bag! Snowman
These days, it doesn’t snow enough to pile up as often, does it? For our craft activity, let’s make snow-themed projects to help older adults feel the winter season.
This time, we’ll introduce an easy-to-make snowman using a plastic bag.
Prepare a plastic bag with handles, which you can also find at 100-yen shops.
Stuff the bag with cotton, tie the opening using the handles, and wrap yarn between the body and the head.
Next, attach the facial features and put on a hat or a bucket to finish.
Bags without handles are common, but using plastic bags in various colors could make for interesting creations too.
A snowman with a sponge stamp
Fantastical snowfall is a hallmark of winter, isn’t it? Many older adults probably enjoyed playing in the snow when they were children.
If you decorate your room with a snowman, you can see it anytime, making it easy to feel close to winter.
This time, let’s make a snowman using a sponge stamp—it’s very easy.
First, paste a snowman onto construction paper.
Then prepare a sponge, apply paint to it, and press it onto the paper.
A sponge alone can express falling snow, so it’s highly recommended.
Finally, draw a cute face on the snowman, and you’re done!
towel snowman
Doesn’t seeing snow bring back memories of playing in it as a child? Everyone has made a snowman at least once.
Here’s a nostalgic snowman craft to try.
It’s easy to make with simple materials like a towel, leg warmers, and rubber bands, so it’s great for seniors.
It doesn’t use any needles or thread, so it’s safe, too.
Roll up a towel and tie it with a ribbon.
Then cut a leg warmer to make a hat.
The pom-pom for the hat is just made by wrapping yarn and tying it.
How about giving a towel snowman as a gift to someone special?
Snowman garland made of felt
Just looking at a snowman is soothing, so simply displaying one in your room can create a warm atmosphere.
This time, we’re introducing a stylish snowman garland that’s perfect for room decor.
It’s easy to make with felt, so it’s recommended for seniors.
All you need are felt, scissors, a hot glue gun, and the like.
Cut the felt into each part and glue them together with the hot glue gun.
The facial parts are small, so using a toothpick when gluing makes it easier.
Decorate the body cutely with buttons! Simply displaying felt snowmen in your room lets you fully enjoy the winter mood.
Snowman made with pom-pom balls
When it comes to winter crafts using snowmen, do you picture only difficult projects? Many older adults may prefer to start with something simple.
This pom-pom snowman is perfect for them.
You can get everything at a 100-yen shop, so no worries.
Stack the pom-poms, and use chenille stems to make a scarf and hat.
Finish by adding bead eyes, and it’s done.
It’s incredibly easy yet adorably cute—the pom-pom snowman makes a gift that’s sure to delight.
Snowman made with yarn pom-poms
In the cold winter when the wind blows, let’s make a craft that lets you feel the warmth of yarn.
This time, we’ll turn yarn into pom-poms and make a snowman.
Cut a slit in the center of a rectangular piece of thick paper, then wrap the yarn around and around it.
Thread a piece of yarn through the central slit and tie it to secure the wrapped yarn.
Remove the wrapped yarn from the paper and trim the ends with scissors to make a pom-pom.
Next, using a slightly smaller rectangle, make another pom-pom in the same way.
Attach the two pom-poms together to form a snowman.
Add a hat and facial features to finish.
The round, fluffy pom-poms make this a cute craft that’s likely to bring smiles to seniors as well.
[For Seniors] Fun to Make, Soothing to Display! Snowman Craft Ideas (21–30)
Snowman made from construction paper
Snow creates a magical landscape, so it’s only natural to want to see it when winter comes.
Among all things, snowmen are especially soothing, aren’t they? This time, I’ll show you how to make a simple snowman out of construction paper.
We’ll create each part—the face, hat, shoes, and more.
The face of the snowman involves some small, delicate work, so it makes for good fine-motor practice.
Use toothpicks for the hands.
Add mittens too, and enjoy decorating it cutely.
Use yarn for the scarf, and once you make the body as well, it’ll be finished in no time.