[For Seniors] Perfect for winter events! Easy craft ideas
Here are some simple craft ideas perfect for winter events, especially for seniors!
Winter is full of events, and seasonal motifs are cute—not only is making crafts fun, but displaying them afterward is another thing to look forward to.
We’ve gathered only easy-to-make projects, making them ideal for recreational activities in senior facilities.
There are also options that are simple to make at home.
Be sure to enjoy winter together in a warm room while trying these crafts!
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[For Seniors] Perfect for Winter Events! Easy Craft Ideas (71–80)
Bunny Wreath
One animal that suits winter well might be the rabbit.
Its fluffy white fur is like snow and matches the season perfectly.
How about making a rabbit wreath using pom-poms made from yarn? Use a pom-pom maker sold at 100-yen shops to wrap the yarn and create fluffy balls.
Since wrapping the yarn uses fine motor skills, it’s also great for rehabilitation.
Once the balls are ready, attach ears made from precut fabric and felt.
Finish by gluing on ten rabbit heads with a hot glue gun.
Easy DIY: Ema with Traditional Japanese Patterns
This craft strongly conveys that ema are part of Japanese culture by using thick paper as a base and decorating the edges with Japanese-patterned origami.
Cut the thick paper into the shape of an ema, then wrap and paste Japanese-patterned origami around the border.
Leave the center white to write a wish, and finish by attaching illustrations—such as the zodiac animals—prepared separately from the backing.
In addition to origami, it’s recommended to prepare various Japanese-style patterns using masking tape and more, so participants can enjoy choosing their favorite combinations.
Fukumamori
Why not try handmaking a Fukumamori, a charm said to bring happiness? It’s a great idea both as an accessory for seniors to wear and as a gift for someone special.
Cut slits at both ends of the center of a piece of felt, then attach a string and decorative pom-poms onto tape and sandwich them between the felt.
After sticking fabric and buttons onto the felt, decorate with triangular fabric and beads, and finish by tying the string.
Create a heartwarming gift with a Japanese or Christmas theme!
[For Seniors] Perfect for Winter Events! Easy Craft Ideas (81–90)
Fluffy chenille wish plaque (ema)
It’s an ema plaque with a three-dimensional feel, as if the area outside the written wishes is framed by a softly wrapped chenille stem (pipe cleaner).
Cut the panel into the shape of an ema, then make an inner cut and hollow it out.
Wrap the chenille around the outer frame, punch a hole at the top of the inner piece, cover the entire inner piece with construction paper, thread the chenille through the inner hole, tie it, and fit it in place to complete the whole piece.
Have everyone write their wishes on the inner construction paper.
With the frame thoroughly decorated, the wishes written on the inside are nicely emphasized.
balancing toy (Yajirobei)
A Yajirobee is a traditional Japanese toy.
It’s shaped like a person and balances with weights, so it’s also called a balancing doll.
Some seniors may remember playing with Yajirobee when they were children.
Let’s try making a nostalgic Yajirobee using a pine cone.
You’ll need items like bamboo skewers and glue.
Just cut and stick the pieces to fit the size.
It’s an easy craft for seniors to try, so it’s recommended.
Finally, if you make a face out of construction paper and add it to the pine cone, you’ll have a humorous Yajirobee ready to enjoy.
Advent calendar
Let’s make an Advent calendar that counts down the days until Christmas using simple paper chains.
It will look like a string of linked rings hanging down, with the date written on each ring.
On the corresponding day, cut off that day’s ring with scissors.
Watching the chain get shorter day by day builds excitement for Christmas.
Encourage holding the end of the chain firmly and cutting carefully to help focus on fine motor skills and concentration.
candle
These are adorable candles that make the most of the Yakult bottle’s unique, softly glowing pastel color.
They use a candle lamp you can buy at a 100-yen shop, so there’s no real flame—great for safety.
Just decorate a bottle with the bottom cut off, attach the candle lamp, and you’re done.
The simplicity lets you enjoy all sorts of customizations.
If you use the bottle as-is, you can enjoy the light tinted by the candle’s color, and it could be fun to alter the light with added color, too.
It’s a craft that values creativity—coming up with your own decorations is key.