[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 (81–90)
Christmas ornament
This ornament is themed after a gift box that heightens the excitement of Christmas.
First, cut a toilet paper roll core and combine two pieces trimmed into rectangles to form a box shape.
Secure it with tape so it doesn’t lose its shape, wrap the outside with patterned origami paper, and attach a ribbon to finish.
If you pay attention to the wrapping method and the shape of the ribbon, it clearly conveys the gift motif.
It could also be fun to cut a slit in the inner box so it actually functions as a container for a real present.
Christmas ornament
Christmas ornaments that make you want to decorate your tree.
Stores sell all kinds of ornaments, but if you’d like an easy handmade option, try making them with yarn or felt.
Both can be picked up inexpensively at 100-yen shops and the like, and you can create cute ornaments at low cost.
The method introduced here forms the head and body the same way you make pom-poms, then decorates them with felt and ribbon.
You can make classic ornament characters like a snowman, reindeer, and Santa Claus.
They’re easy for seniors to make as well, so give it a try.
Christmas-colored flag
These simple flags made up of a row of triangles capture the fun atmosphere of events and festivals.
To convey a Christmas vibe, we recommend arranging Christmas colors like red, green, and white.
Place each triangle so that they overlap slightly, and pay attention to the center crease of each triangle—focusing on this part will create a sense of depth, even though it’s a flat decoration.
The string simply passes through the gaps between the triangles, allowing it to move freely.
This makes it interesting not only for simple curves but also for following more complex shapes.
Christmas card
Christmas cards are a delightful gift.
If you want a card that stands out from the rest, how about incorporating torn-paper collage? As you imagine the motif you want to create—like cakes, trees, presents, or Santa Claus—the key is to tear pieces of origami paper to shape.
If you cut the cover into the shape of a tree, the collaged section will peek through, enhancing the design—give it a try! It’s also a great idea for a Christmas activity in day services at senior care facilities.
Christmas garland
Here’s an idea for a Christmas garland using raffia tape.
Wrap the tape around a piece of cardboard of a handy size several times, then cut along the edge with scissors and slide it off the cardboard.
Use another piece of raffia tape to tie the bundle near the top, then snip the bottom loops to open them up.
Attach a star to the tied part, and your tree is complete.
Make several of these, thread them onto a string, and hang them up to finish your Christmas garland! For extra holiday sparkle, bundle in some shiny, glossy tape along with the raffia tape—highly recommended.
Christmas tree mobile
This is a cute hanging tree ornament that looks adorable from every angle! Stack two sheets of origami paper in your favorite colors and fold them together, then draw a tree outline and cut it out.
Once you have four trees of the same shape, crease each one so that the center line forms a valley fold when viewed from the front, and glue them together while folded vertically.
Before attaching the last piece, tape a string in place for hanging, then glue the remaining origami on top to hide the tape, and your tree ornament is complete.
It looks charming as it spins in the breeze, so using reflective origami paper is also recommended!
[For Seniors] Perfect for Winter Events! Easy Craft Ideas (91–100)
Christmas rose
The Christmas rose is a plant that blooms with beautiful flowers during the cold Christmas season, which is often thought of as a time when few flowers are in bloom.
Let’s try making this flower using origami, which will brighten up Christmas in a variety of colors centered on pink and white.
The process involves using reverse folds to create star-shaped points and then folding them sideways to recreate the overlapping petals and soft appearance.
By paying attention to the finer steps to achieve a three-dimensional finish and intentionally incorporating the white on the reverse side, you can create a beautiful Christmas rose.
Try making it in different colors and use it as part of your Christmas decorations.