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

Simple Temari

Make it by wrapping yarn! Adorably round “Easy Temari” / [OT’s Let’s Make It! Vol. 9] (Recreation/Crafts)

Temari, which have long been loved as playthings, are also a New Year’s seasonal word and make charming New Year decorations.

At first glance they may look difficult to make, but they’re actually very easy—and they can even serve as fine-motor training for older adults! Crumple paper into a ball, secure it with tape, and wrap yarn around it until the paper is no longer visible.

By combining multiple yarns and colors, you can create temari with a variety of patterns, so feel free to make your own freely based on your personal image.

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Christmas decorations, cute wreath

(Paper craft) Christmas decorations: How to make a cute wreath [DIY]

There’s a classic Christmas decoration: the wreath.

Believe it or not, you can make one using nothing but construction paper.

The structure is simple.

First, prepare red and green construction paper.

Cut them into rectangles and make slits.

Finally, stack the two sheets, wrap them around something cylindrical, and you’re done.

Because it’s three-dimensional, it stands out nicely when hung on a door or wall.

You can also add a ribbon or other accents to finish it off beautifully.

Try this idea to easily get into the Christmas spirit.

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Simple White Day wrapping

Easy wrapping with paper cups #Valentine #wrapping #shorts

Here’s an introduction to an easy White Day wrapping idea that also works great as a return gift.

You can put candies, chocolates, and other treats inside a paper cup that’s been cut and shaped.

It’s a craft we’d especially love older adults to try, particularly if they received chocolates from family members.

Of course, you can also make it not just for White Day, but for handing out treats to grandchildren and others.

Craft activities stimulate and activate the brain by using the fingertips.

Scissors require caution, so please provide support as needed depending on the older adult’s condition.

The steps are simple, making it a project many seniors can enjoy making.

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Daruma-otoshi

I tried making a daruma otoshi with plastic bottle caps. #DIY #shorts #handmadeToys

Here’s a craft project that brings out both nostalgia and playfulness: a DIY version of Daruma Otoshi.

Cut colored tape to fit the size of bottle caps and stick it onto three caps.

Stack two of them and freely draw the Daruma’s face and body.

Use the remaining cap as the base, and play by knocking the stacked parts down.

Because it uses few tools and can be completed quickly, it’s recommended even for seniors who aren’t used to crafts.

There are many steps that involve fine motor movements, like drawing and choosing colors, making it helpful for hand rehabilitation.

The finished pieces look adorable just lined up for display, and one of the charms is the warm, handmade feel.

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Rolling Snowman Made from Scrap Materials

[Preschool Craft] Winter Craft ♪ Cute Rolling Snowman | Snowman with Toilet Paper

The snowman craft using toilet paper rolls looks like a lot of fun.

Since the materials are light, they’re easy to handle, and even older adults should be able to work on it without strain.

Making the eyes, nose, and scarf from colored paper is also good exercise for the fingers.

Using scissors and glue can help stimulate the brain, too.

It’s wonderful and eco-friendly to use recycled materials.

Watching the finished snowmen roll around will be enjoyable as well.

If everyone works together in a friendly atmosphere, the conversation will flow and it should make for a delightful time.

neck warmer

Here’s an idea for a neck warmer.

A neck warmer is a cold-weather item that covers and warms your neck, right? Not only in the winter when you really feel the cold, but also whenever there’s a chill in the air, warming your neck quickly can help prevent body heat from escaping, so some people use one regularly.

This time, let’s try making one by hand using yarn.

All you need is chunky yarn and an 8 mm crochet hook.

Once you learn a few tips, you can finish it with simple steps, so take this chance to give it a try.

Fluffy snow rabbit wall decoration

[Winter Craft] Fluffy Snow Bunny Wall Decoration♪

When it snows, you can’t help wanting to make a snow rabbit.

A snow rabbit is also a great motif for winter crafts! Try creating a soft, three-dimensional snow rabbit using tissues.

Crumple a few tissues to form the base of the snow rabbit, then wrap it with one more sheet to give it a fluffy look.

Add red round stickers for the eyes, cut out ears from origami paper and attach them, and it’s done! When displaying it on a wall, you might combine it with construction paper cut into a tray-like shape for the background, or decorate it with plum or camellia flowers and snowflakes for a lovely finish.

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