[For Seniors] Perfect for winter events! Easy craft ideas

Sushi rolls made of felt

Easy in 10 minutes! A no-sew handmade felt toy: how to make a sushi roll you can wrap and play with over and over! (All materials from the 100-yen shop) Great for Setsubun play too.

Ehomaki, a food essential for Setsubun, was originally a tradition beloved mainly in the Kansai region, but it spread nationwide after being promoted by convenience stores.

Let’s make a colorful mascot inspired by ehomaki using felt.

Cut felt sheets of various colors to the same width; for the ingredient pieces, use fabric double-sided tape to make narrow strips, and make the rice and nori pieces wide enough to wrap around the ingredients.

Then simply roll the ingredients with the nori and rice to finish.

It’s also recommended to use Velcro or similar to keep it fastened.

The arrangement of the fillings and the way you roll it are great points where your individuality can really shine.

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Felt kadomatsu

[No-sew] New Year Decoration Made of Felt / Felt Kadomatsu / DIY: How to Make a Felt Japanese New Year Decoration

Let’s try making a kadomatsu using warm, cozy felt fabric! You can make it without sewing, and since you’ll be using your fingers a lot, it’s perfect for finger dexterity training for seniors.

Cut out each part—pine, bamboo, and plum—from felt, then attach them with a glue gun or similar adhesive.

A good tip is to make the bamboo first as the base, then arrange the other plants while checking the balance.

Watching it gradually take on the look of a kadomatsu will likely be exciting for seniors, too.

You can also enjoy customizing it, such as by changing the decoration colors!

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Boots & stick candy

[Origami] Christmas Decorations with Hearts (1): Make Boots & Candy Canes with a Single Sheet — How to make origami boots and stick candy.

When you think of Christmas boots, you probably picture big boots stuffed with lots of fun treats.

If you’re thinking, “People in the West come up with such stylish ideas,” here’s a surprise: Christmas boots actually originated in Japan.

The story goes that a confectioner in Shiga Prefecture saw the stockings and boots hung on Christmas trees and thought, “If we make those bigger, fill them with sweets, and sell them…” and started selling them.

It’s a bit unexpected, isn’t it? How about folding a Christmas boot out of origami? There’s even a video that teaches you how to fold it.

Matching stick candy you can fold in the same color scheme is also recommended.

Plastic bottle snow globe

[Snowman] Easy! How to Make a Snow Globe with a Plastic Bottle ⛄ [Winter Craft]

A snow globe lets you easily enjoy a magical scene like dancing snow.

Let’s make a simple snow globe using a plastic bottle! Prepare a paper cup and decorate it however you like—draw pictures, add stickers, or glue on paper cut into your favorite shapes.

Next, put small colorful felt balls and glittery sparkles into an empty plastic bottle, then fill it to the top with water.

Once both the paper cup and the bottle are ready, insert the bottle’s mouth into the paper cup, and you’re done! When you turn it upside down, the decorations inside swirl around, creating a beautiful display.

For a more floating, drifting effect, try mixing in liquid laundry starch or school glue along with the water.

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poinsettia

Poinsettias Made with Craft Punches [Christmas Decorations] – DIY How to Make Miniature Paper Poinsettias | Christmas Decor

Let’s add a little extra touch to flower petals made with a craft punch and create poinsettias, a must-have plant for Christmas.

We’ll fold the red and green petal pieces, make cuts with scissors to form sharp, leaf-like shapes, and layer them to finish the poinsettia.

The process involves fine motor actions like folding and cutting, which helps strengthen focus in the fingertips.

After that, simply glue the parts together and attach beads in the center to complete it.

Because the finished piece is small, it’s an easy craft to incorporate into various decorations.

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Poinsettia wall decoration

[Christmas Decorations] Easy December Poinsettia Wall Decoration [Activities for Seniors] Poinsettia wall decoration

Poinsettias have the flower meanings of “Holy Night,” “Blessing,” and “Wishing for Good Fortune.” Because their shape resembles a star, they’re the perfect flower for Christmas.

This time, we’ll introduce a poinsettia decoration with this kind of charm! You can easily make it with origami.

First, fold the paper diagonally and cut it into the shape of a leaf.

Make two of these and paste them together slightly offset.

If you add lines to the leaves, you can create a rough, textured look.

Using red and yellow makes it look bright and festive, and is recommended.

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pom-pom

[Yarn] How to Make Pom-Poms with a Fork / Easy Pom-Pom Making with a Fork

Let’s make pom-poms using yarn with a cute, round and soft look.

They’re easy to create—just thread the yarn through a fork—so the simple steps are a big plus.

Thread one strand of yarn through the center slot of the fork, then pass another strand through a slot at the edge and start wrapping it around the whole fork.

Once you’ve finished wrapping, tie everything tightly with the yarn you threaded through the center, remove the fork, cut open the looped ends, and trim to shape—your pom-pom is done.

It’s also fun to play with different designs by changing how many times you wrap the yarn or switching colors partway through.

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