[For Seniors] Enjoy the Cold Winter! Simple, Recommended Crafts
Here are some recommended winter craft ideas that are perfect for seniors!
Winter brings lots of fun events and occasions, such as Christmas and New Year’s.
You might also think of seasonal foods, games, weather, and the cold.
So this time, we’ve gathered many craft ideas that help seniors feel the winter season.
Why not enjoy some craft activities in a warm indoor setting?
Using your fingers and brain can also provide cognitive training benefits.
If the crafts are practical, you can take them home to use or display and enjoy.
Please make use of these ideas in your daily recreation activities.
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[For Seniors] Enjoy the Cold Winter! Simple Recommended Crafts (71–80)
Candy-style wrapping
Here’s an introduction to candy-style wrapping, perfect for small gifts like sweets or trinkets! If you’re planning presents for grandchildren or friends for winter events like Christmas or Valentine’s Day, why not try this wrapping? All you need is origami paper with a pattern you like, and it’s very easy to make.
First, cut the origami paper in half and apply double-sided tape in three places: the top, bottom, and right side.
Next, roll it into a tube and seal just one end, then place the gift inside.
Finally, seal the top, trim both ends with a zigzag cut, and decorate with stickers or other accents—that’s it! You can customize it however you like, so have fun making it while imagining the smile on the recipient’s face!
Christmas ornament
This ornament is themed after a gift box that heightens the excitement of Christmas.
First, cut a toilet paper roll core and combine two pieces trimmed into rectangles to form a box shape.
Secure it with tape so it doesn’t lose its shape, wrap the outside with patterned origami paper, and attach a ribbon to finish.
If you pay attention to the wrapping method and the shape of the ribbon, it clearly conveys the gift motif.
It could also be fun to cut a slit in the inner box so it actually functions as a container for a real present.
Christmas angel ornament
Christmas carries a strong sacred image, and angels—who seem to bring happiness—are a perfect motif, don’t you think? Let’s use angel ornaments to give your Christmas a soft, gentle atmosphere.
The steps are: cut lace paper and colored cardstock to size, paste them together, cut out the center, then fold the whole piece in half and refine the shape.
This section will become the body and arms, so handle it gently to avoid creases.
After that, attach a ping-pong ball for the head and add the wing parts to finish.
Express your originality through choices like colors and how you display it, focusing on the finer details.
[For Seniors] Enjoy the Cold Winter! Easy Recommended Crafts (81–90)
Christmas decorations, cute wreath
A classic Christmas decoration is the wreath, right? Believe it or not, you can make one using just construction paper.
Its structure is quite simple.
First, prepare red and green construction paper.
Cut them into rectangles and make slits.
Finally, layer the two sheets, wrap them around something cylindrical, and you’re done.
Because it has a three-dimensional look, it really stands out when hung on a door or wall.
You can also add a ribbon or other accents to make it even nicer.
Give this idea a try to easily get into the Christmas spirit!
Christmas ornament
Christmas ornaments that make you want to decorate your tree.
Stores sell all kinds of ornaments, but if you’d like an easy handmade option, try making them with yarn or felt.
Both can be picked up inexpensively at 100-yen shops and the like, and you can create cute ornaments at low cost.
The method introduced here forms the head and body the same way you make pom-poms, then decorates them with felt and ribbon.
You can make classic ornament characters like a snowman, reindeer, and Santa Claus.
They’re easy for seniors to make as well, so give it a try.
Christmas-colored flag
These simple flags made up of a row of triangles capture the fun atmosphere of events and festivals.
To convey a Christmas vibe, we recommend arranging Christmas colors like red, green, and white.
Place each triangle so that they overlap slightly, and pay attention to the center crease of each triangle—focusing on this part will create a sense of depth, even though it’s a flat decoration.
The string simply passes through the gaps between the triangles, allowing it to move freely.
This makes it interesting not only for simple curves but also for following more complex shapes.
Christmas card
Christmas cards are a delightful gift.
If you want a card that stands out from the rest, how about incorporating torn-paper collage? As you imagine the motif you want to create—like cakes, trees, presents, or Santa Claus—the key is to tear pieces of origami paper to shape.
If you cut the cover into the shape of a tree, the collaged section will peek through, enhancing the design—give it a try! It’s also a great idea for a Christmas activity in day services at senior care facilities.