Recommended winter wall decorations for seniors: heartwarming ideas
During the persistently cold winter, many older adults tend to spend more time indoors.
Winter is full of enjoyable events and festivities, such as Christmas, New Year’s, and Setsubun.
Let’s help older adults feel the season even while indoors with winter-themed wall decorations!
In addition to winter events and traditions, there are also decorations inspired by flowers that are at their best during this time of year.
Craft activities that use fine motor skills can help prevent dementia and are also recommended as a communication tool.
Enjoy creating together and have a wonderful time.
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[For Seniors] Recommended Winter Wall Decorations: Heartwarming Ideas (111–120)
Poinsettia wreath
Making a poinsettia wreath to brighten up the winter indoors sounds wonderful.
Using vibrant red and green origami paper, you can create a piece full of seasonal charm.
Older adults can also express the texture of leaves by folding the paper and adding creases.
Layering and gluing the pieces will give it a three-dimensional look.
Spending time moving your hands while having fun is a meaningful activity that fosters creativity and a sense of accomplishment.
If you display the finished piece on the wall after making it together, it will surely warm the heart.
Please give it a try for your next crafting session.
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The wreath, also known as a classic wall decoration item.
In addition to using real flowers and leaves, you can also create each element yourself.
If making one with cardboard, draw a circle using a plate and cut it out.
Cut fabric into rectangles, make slits to form flowers and leaves, and attach them.
Add a ribbon to the top and hang a bell to finish.
This is a craft you can do while seated, so it’s safe and comfortable for older adults as well.
Give it a try and create a festive, eye-catching wall decoration.
Winter town
I think there are times when, rather than putting up wall decorations, you want to decorate the entire wall.
Imagine turning a whole wall into one large piece.
In that case, you’d probably start by placing the main character or object.
What often happens then is that the edges end up looking a bit empty.
That’s where I’d like to suggest a winter town wall decoration.
Used as a background, it blends in with just about anything.
Also, when you increase the variety of buildings, it can easily start to feel mismatched.
In such cases, making the door colors the same will create a sense of unity.
Chinese zodiac (the sexagenary cycle)
Why not make a heartwarming zodiac wall decoration using items you already have at home? Since it’s themed around the twelve zodiac animals, you can make it in winter and keep it on display for the whole year.
First, fold a piece of origami paper in half and draw an animal illustration.
Imagine the outline of the face and draw only half; then cut along the line.
Use the finished piece as a template and cut it out of construction paper.
Finally, draw the facial features with colored pencils, and you’re done.
Take it easy indoors and give it a try!
Rolling Snowman Made from Scrap Materials
Here’s an introduction to making a rolling snowman using a toilet paper roll.
With a toilet paper roll and colored construction paper, you can create a lightweight, easy-to-handle snowman.
Because the materials are light, older adults can enjoy the craft comfortably.
Folding paper and using scissors and glue also provide good finger exercise.
Since it uses recycled materials, it’s an eco-friendly craft.
The finished snowman is charming with its round, rolling look.
How about making it together with older adults and spending some enjoyable time? As a winter-themed wall decoration, it will create a space that feels seasonal.
Origami Ehomaki frame
Making an ehomaki-themed frame with origami is a fun way to enjoy the season.
It’s a simple project to complete, so it’s easy for seniors to join in as well.
Folding paper and gluing pieces use the fingertips a lot, which also makes it a good brain exercise.
Attach Setsubun-themed parts as you like to create a piece that reflects your personal style.
You can savor the joy of handmade crafts while feeling closer to the traditions of Setsubun.
It’s nice to work at your own pace and then show each other your finished pieces.
It will be a wonderful time that brings smiles to everyone.
Origami holly and sardine
The classic Setsubun decoration that combines a sardine head with holly leaves is best known not so much for its talismanic power to ward off evil, but for its curious appearance.
Let’s make this “holly-sardine” using chopsticks and origami.
For the sardine head, use radial creases as a guide to fold it into a diamond shape, then tidy both ends to create a sharp, fish-like form.
Leaving a small gap at the tip is key—insert a chopstick there, and it will look as if the head is stuck onto a holly branch.
For the holly leaves, fold green origami into long, narrow strips, shape leaf tips at both ends, then attach them by wrapping them around the chopstick to complete the whole piece.
