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

Snowflake stamp

Easy Craft: Snowflake Stamps Made from Lactic Acid Drink Containers [Ages 0–1]

One of the charms of Yakult containers is their unique, small, easy-to-hold shape.

This is a cute stamp that takes advantage of that shape to press snowflake patterns.

The method is simple: attach a plastic bottle cap to the container, then attach cushion sheet pieces—cut into snowflake parts—to the cap.

After adding decorations, it’s complete, and you repeatedly stamp it to form a snowflake.

The fun part is that your choice of colors and stamping technique lets you create your own unique snowflakes.

Try experimenting with the stamp shapes as well to add originality.

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Setsubun wreath with an oni (ogre) and an okame (folk mask)

[Easy Origami] Setsubun Wall Decorations: “Oni” (Demon) and “Okame” (Smiling Lady)

During the cold winter months, you’ll likely spend more time enjoying crafts indoors.

Here’s a recommended wreath that lets you soak up the Setsubun atmosphere.

All you need is origami paper, so why not incorporate it into craft activities at your day service? The wreath base is made by creating several parts and assembling them.

By changing the colors and patterns of the parts, you can completely transform the look of the wreath—give it a try! The oni (ogre) and okame (traditional female mask) can also be made with simple folds.

Adding these instantly brings out the Setsubun vibe.

It’s perfect to take home and display in a room or by the entrance, and it also makes a delightful gift.

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Oni and Otafuku

[Setsubun Decorations] February: Easy Origami Oni (Demon) and Otafuku for Setsubun [Simple Craft] Setsubun

When it comes to events in February, many people probably think of Setsubun.

Here’s a perfect recreation activity for Setsubun: making an oni (demon) and Otafuku.

First, fold origami to create the outlines of the oni and Otafuku, then attach facial parts cut out from paper.

If you put them up on the wall, you can enjoy a festive Setsubun atmosphere.

By the way, in the context of Setsubun, Otafuku represents the “fuku” in the phrase “Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi” (Demons out, good fortune in).

So it’s recommended to display them as a set.

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yamamoto

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Japanese-style hanging decoration for New Year

[Craft Idea] New Year hanging decorations ~ Yakko kite ~ Hanging decorations for the New Year (January) (wall decorations, senior recreation, occupational therapy, day service, crafts) (early childhood education) (origami crane) (DIY, origami)

As a slightly more intricate craft idea, here’s a New Year’s Japanese-style hanging decoration.

This one uses origami to make yakko-dako kites and cranes.

A yakko-dako is a kite shaped like a person in a kimono with arms outstretched—you often see them around New Year’s.

You can also try making other Japanese motifs in origami, such as plum blossoms and folding fans.

If the fine work involved in making the yakko-dako is difficult, prepare the parts in advance and provide support as needed.

Create the pieces with origami, cut small parts with a craft knife, arrange them, and you’re done.

Hang it in your room to enjoy the look of them flying.

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shimenawa wreath

[Senior Recreation] Easy New Year’s Shimenawa Wreath Using Newspaper [Craft/DIY] New Year decoration

A shimenawa is a sacred rope believed to ward off evil and keep bad things away.

Let’s make a cute wreath-style shimenawa to wish for a new year free of misfortune! For the wreath base, roll up newspaper or similar paper into a long, thin tube and form it into a ring.

Wrap crêpe paper with a textured finish, washi, or other paper around it.

That completes the base.

Then use the remaining crêpe paper, washi, origami, and more to decorate it freely.

Try adding winter flowers like camellias or plum blossoms, and attach ribbon shapes as well.

Using artificial flowers is also recommended!

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SAKI

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daruma ornament

[Elderly Recreation] Easy New Year’s Craft: Daruma Decoration [Making/Handicraft]

Daruma dolls are displayed as talismans to ward off evil and grant wishes.

Some people buy a new one at New Year’s to set fresh intentions.

How about making your own daruma to kick off a wonderful new year? It’s easy: use a milk carton formed into a ring as the base, then attach origami or tissue paper around it.

Traditionally, you fill in one eye first and the other after your wish comes true, but it’s also fine to draw both eyes from the start if you prefer.

The color changes the meaning, so choose one with yourself, your grandchildren, or your family in mind.

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SAKI

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garland

[Christmas Decorations] 3D Snowman Garland [Activities for Seniors] Snowman garland

Let’s make a soft, cute snowman garland.

Use a milk carton and a paper tube as the bases, then cover each base with crumpled tissue paper, wrapping it over the outside and tucking it inward.

The trick is to shape it so the surface looks soft and rounded.

After covering each base with tissue paper, glue the pieces together and let them dry.

Make the facial features from origami paper, attach them, and line up snowmen and snowballs made in different colors to create your garland.

Making paper snowflakes from origami will look adorable, too.

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