[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 (161–170)
Snowman memo stand
A snowman—something everyone has made and played with at least once as a child.
How about making a memo stand inspired by that cute snowman? Older adults can also enjoy the challenge while reminiscing about their childhood! Roll resin clay to form a snowman shape and place it in a paper cup.
If you have leftover clay, you could make a bucket or gloves as accessories.
Adding a holly pick or a yarn scarf makes it even cuter.
Finally, insert a clip for the memo stand, and it’s done! Since memo stands are useful for everyday life, they also make great Christmas gifts.
Pop-up Christmas card
A pop-up card with an irresistible thrill when you open it.
It makes a great Christmas gift, too! If you want to make a handmade pop-up card but think it looks difficult, this is for you.
How about a “pop-up Christmas card” you can make without any templates? Use thick paper for the base card and colored construction paper for the tree.
Cut the green paper for the tree into strips, then fold them into triangles to transform it into a pop-up tree! You really don’t need a template, so it’s easy to make.
Add a message to the card, or decorate it with snow patterns, presents, and other Christmas motifs for a lovely finish!
[For Seniors] Perfect for Winter Events! Easy Craft Ideas (171–180)
Christmas bell
If you’re thinking about decorating your space for Christmas, we recommend making a “Christmas Bell” using paper cups.
It’s a great item to boost the holiday mood, and just hanging one on a room door or at the entrance can completely change the atmosphere! Cut a paper cup in half to form the bell shape.
By attaching crumpled, wrinkle-textured gold origami paper, it instantly transforms into a bell.
Finish it off with fir leaves and red berries, and it’s complete.
The three-dimensional look is so convincing, you’ll be amazed it’s made from a paper cup.
Hamaya and Ema
When it comes to New Year’s in Japan, the first shrine visit of the year (hatsumode) is a must.
But since it’s a cold season, I imagine many people choose to stay home, considering their health as well.
It may be a little makeshift, but it’s nice to create a New Year’s mood by displaying a ceremonial arrow (hamaya) and a votive plaque (ema).
Let’s make them using materials like colored paper and straws.
Wall decorations usually reflect the season, and hamaya and ema also carry a sense of blessing.
Of course, write your prayers and wishes on the ema.
You could also shape them like the year’s zodiac animal or draw the animal on the ema.
Angels and wreaths made of paper
The angel and wreath craft is lovely.
Using white lace paper gives it a wonderfully wintry feel.
Letting everyone cut the angel’s hair freely is a moment where individuality really shines.
It turns into a cute piece that brightens up Christmas and brings a warm atmosphere.
Attach an angel to an origami holly wreath, and you’ve got a one-of-a-kind wreath.
It’s easy for older adults to try, too, and should be a fun experience.
If everyone makes them together, time will fly by.
Let’s display the finished pieces and enjoy the winter season.
Simple paper poinsettia decoration
Let’s make a poinsettia—the plant that adds festive flair to Christmas—using construction paper.
Pay attention to the size of each part and how you layer them; that’s the key to creating a three-dimensional look.
Cut the red paper into a leaf shape that spreads in four directions, then stack two identical pieces to create a shape that spreads in eight directions.
Next, cut the green paper into leaves larger than the red ones, and glue the red piece on top of the green to complete the poinsettia.
It has a three-dimensional feel, yet the paper base makes it easy to incorporate into all kinds of decorations.
Cat accessories
When you think of cats in winter, you probably picture them curled up inside a kotatsu, spending time with people in a warm room.
Cats that seek out cozy spots are also perfect as motifs for winter crafts, when the cold is harsh.
If you make a cat motif in the shape of a small container, you can use it in many ways—like holding beans for Setsubun or chocolates for Valentine’s Day.
Carefully layering the folds to create a gap and a bottom for holding items, and using the reverse side as the color for the ears, are key points for achieving a cute look.