[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 (91–100)
Heart-shaped paper gift box
How about handcrafting a heart-shaped paper gift box that’s perfect for Christmas or Valentine’s events? A great point is that you can size it to fit your present! First, cut thick paper into a heart shape to make the base, then create the sides and the lid.
You can change the look by applying your favorite wrapping paper, and decorating with ribbons or cords would be lovely, too! It’s also a charming craft because you can adjust the design to suit the recipient’s image.
If this piques your interest, why not give it a try?
A pine cone from a cedar tree like a rose
There are many kinds of pine cones, and among them, the most striking are cedar pine cones.
They don’t produce seeds unless the tree is over 30 years old, making them quite rare.
Their shape even resembles a rose, which is why they’re called cedar roses.
This time, let’s make a flower arrangement using cedar roses.
Simply soaking cedar roses in bleach will remove the color and give them a rich, nuanced finish.
Then, by coating them with color spray, you can create a flower arrangement in any style you like.
[For Seniors] Enjoy the Cold Winter! Simple Recommended Crafts (101–110)
Pineapple-shaped planter stick
Planter sticks are an innovative item that make flowers and plants in planters look stylish.
This time, we’ll make planter sticks using pine cones.
Since we want to finish them in a pineapple shape, let’s trim the pine cones with scissors.
Be sure to take safety precautions, such as wearing gloves.
For the finishing touch, paint them with acrylics.
Finally, be careful when threading the wire, and have staff assist with this step.
Ozoni on a puzzle mat
Let’s make ozoni—an essential New Year’s soup—using puzzle mats you can even find at 100-yen shops! It’s also a great craft activity that engages seniors’ fine motor skills.
First, cut the puzzle mat to the size of square mochi.
Next, fill a white balloon (with the tip cut off) with cotton and cover the puzzle mat piece.
Attach felt to the back, and use a pen to add toasted markings—your main mochi is done! You can also make toppings like kamaboko and shiitake mushrooms by combining puzzle mats and felt, so give it a try.
Since the shape of the mochi and the ingredients can vary by region, have fun making the style of ozoni you’re most familiar with!
Snowman made of plastic bags
This is a cute snowman mascot that you can easily make using a plastic bag.
The steps are simple: stuff cotton into a white plastic bag, tie the opening, and shape it into two sections, using yarn as a scarf.
Then, add facial features with stickers or cotton balls, and attach a paper cup as a hat to cover the tied opening, and you’re done.
Packing the cotton firmly while being mindful of the bag’s wrinkles gives the snowman a fuller look.
Choosing different colors for the decorations is also a great way to add originality.
Flower art made with felt and pine cones
How about combining pinecones with wool felt to create colorful flower art? First, insert a wire into the base of the pinecone and secure it firmly.
The opposite end can be sharp and dangerous, so use pliers to curl it into a loop.
Pack wool felt in your favorite colors into the pinecone from the top down, and press it in tightly with a toothpick.
This way, the wool felt won’t fall out even without glue.
Try making leaves out of wire to decorate it as well.
Once you get the hang of using pliers, your hands won’t get sore.
Felt Christmas garland
Why not brighten up your room by handmaking a garland with Christmas-colored felt? All it takes is cutting, rolling, and gluing felt, and you’ll end up with a stylish, cozy piece! First, cut felt into holly shapes in two sizes—large and small—and glue them together.
Next, cut the felt into circles, snip them into a spiral, and create flowers by rolling from the tip while gluing as you go.
The trick is to make flowers in different colors and various sizes! Finally, attach each piece to jute twine, and you’re done.
It’s a craft that uses fine motor skills, so be sure to include it in your day service’s winter craft activity!