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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 (1–10)
Snowman made of origami – wall decoration
The origami snowman involves small parts to stick onto a backing sheet, making it a satisfying craft that’s also great for cognitive training for seniors.
You fold the main body from a single sheet of origami paper, then add a hat, scarf, and snowflakes made from different papers so you can enjoy mixing colors.
If you arrange cotton for the face as snow on the backing sheet, it adds three-dimensionality and softness for a warm finish.
Using a quarter of an 8-cut drawing paper sheet as the base gives just the right size, and displaying several side by side livens up the wall.
It’s a fun idea where individuality shines through color choices and layout.
A photogenic snowman snow globe
A snowman with a snow globe look, featuring a base and dome made by cutting construction paper.
You can give the snowman a unique expression with crayons, and adding snow or stars in the background enhances the atmosphere.
Use double-sided tape to gently attach cotton for a fluffy effect, creating a three-dimensional feel as if the snowman is standing in the snow, making it even more festive.
The overall impression changes with the background color and the amount of cotton, allowing for flexible customization.
It’s easy for seniors to make and results in a highly satisfying wall decoration.
A perfect idea for capturing the feel of the winter season.
Easy Paper Plate Snowman Wall Hanging
A snowman wall decoration made with paper plates that combines a three-dimensional look with cuteness—perfect for winter crafts.
Cut out a circle from the paper plate, leaving part of the inner section, then flip it upward to create a raised base for the face.
Cut felt into a long strip and snip slits at both ends to make a scarf, then wrap it around the neck.
Attach a triangular piece of origami for the nose.
Use round stickers for the eyes, draw the cheeks with crayon, and decorate the body with sparkly stickers to give the snowman an expressive look.
It’s an idea that allows older adults to bring a wintry feel indoors.
Swaying Snowman Wreath
Let’s make a wreath you can enjoy displaying not only at Christmas but throughout the winter.
The main motif is a snowman, so the key is to keep the edges rounded and make everything as circular as possible! You’ll need a paper plate, colored construction paper, masking tape, jute twine, fishing line (monofilament), paints, oil-based colored pens, a snowflake-shaped craft punch, double-sided tape, a utility knife, and scissors.
Instead of finishing it in a single day, aim to complete it over two to three days—you’ll be able to take your time and focus on the details.
Give it a try!
Snowman-shaped Christmas wreath
Stylish and beautiful! Let’s try making an authentic wreath that soothes you just by looking at it.
The key is using bases of different sizes so that, on closer look, they form the shape of a snowman.
It would be wonderful to finish your one-of-a-kind piece packed with details using dried flowers, all while having fun.
The appeal is that you can get everything you need even at a 100-yen shop.
The process of attaching the bases, dried flowers, ribbon, and felt motifs with glue or a glue gun is exciting.
Fluffy snowman made with tissue paper
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Here’s a craft idea for a snowman that could also become a wall decoration if you hang it with a string.
First, cut out the inside of a paper plate so only the rim remains, then glue on crumpled tissue paper.
Next, cut out a circular piece from construction paper for the head and a rectangular piece for the bucket hat.
Draw the face with a pen, attach the bucket, then glue it to the paper plate to finish.
It’s handy to pre-cut the tissue paper into sizes that are easy to crumple, but having the person making it tear the paper themselves can also be good finger exercise.
Shaka-Shaka Snowman
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Let’s make a shaker snowman that you can use as an ornament for your tree.
For preparation, get two paper doilies and cut out the inside of one so it becomes just a frame.
Put sequins or any small parts you like into a clear bag, fold the corners, tape them down, and shape it into a circle.
Stack and glue them in this order: a full paper doily, the bag, and the doily frame.
Finish by adding a face, hat, scarf made from construction paper, and a string for hanging.
The paper doily part will be the snowman’s body.