[For Seniors] Enjoy the Cold Winter! Simple, Recommended Crafts

Snowman made from a Yakult container

[100-Yen DIY] Snowman made from Yakult containers ⛄️

How about making cute snowman figures using containers from lactic acid bacteria drinks? First, remove the lid and the surrounding plastic film from the container.

Then cover it with white fabric—if you want to create a soft, fluffy snowman look, using quilt batting is recommended.

Once the whole surface is covered, use yarn to make a hat for the snowman.

Finally, add beads for the snowman’s eyes, nose, and other facial features, and decorate the body as you like—then it’s done! Make several and display them together to create a lively, gentle atmosphere.

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SAKI

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Recommended for class activities! Draw your favorite demon

February Mural [Which Oni Face Catches Your Eye!?]

When you think of events in February, Setsubun probably comes to mind.

And when you think of Setsubun, you think of oni (ogres).

How about making unique oni crafts as a recreation activity? Staff can prepare the base parts in advance, such as the oni’s face, horns, and hair.

The rest can be drawn or decorated by the seniors, resulting in oni full of each person’s creativity.

Oni with one or two horns, or even a one-eyed oni—each one uniquely made by the participants.

When these oni are displayed on the facility walls and brighten up the rooms, some seniors may feel the season and grow fond of them.

It’s a project that enhances the Setsubun spirit and brings enjoyment.

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Nakajima Junko

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Fun to make and play with: Kendama!

Let's collect pine cones and make it! Handmade kendama

Many of you probably played with a kendama when you were children.

It’s an item loved by people of all ages.

Let’s make a handmade version of a kendama using a pinecone.

You’ll need a pinecone, twine, a paper cup, and a toilet paper roll, among other things.

Threading the twine through the pinecone is a delicate task, so it can help with fine motor rehabilitation.

The handle part is easy—just tape paper cups together.

It might also be fun to decorate it in your own cute style.

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Nanaka

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Scandinavian-style Christmas decorations

Nordic-Style Christmas Decorations Handmade with 100-Yen Store Drawing Paper — How to Make Nebelslojd

Here’s an idea for a Scandinavian-style Christmas decoration using drawing paper you can even find at 100-yen shops.

It’s simple yet makes a statement, perfect if you’re looking for decorations with presence.

First, prepare two sheets of drawing paper and paint one with gold paint and the other with silver.

Once dry, cut them into long, thin strips.

Start by weaving three silver and three gold strips into a grid to create a 3×3 pattern.

Then, leaving the central cross intact, overlap the papers side by side and attach them at the edges.

You should get four petal-like shapes.

Make two of these, stack them, and attach the remaining strips as well.

It’s easier to make than it looks, so give it a try!

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Santa Claus ornaments to decorate your walls or tree

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This is a soft-looking Santa Claus ornament made using a paper roll as the base.

Wrap tissue paper around the paper roll and shape the tip into a triangle to create the foundation for Santa Claus.

Then just attach parts like the beard and face to complete it—the softness of the tissue paper conveys Santa’s gentle feel.

You can add originality in many ways, such as the shape of the hat or the expression you give him.

It works well as a standing mascot decoration, and it’s also recommended to attach a string and hang it up.

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Wall-mounted Christmas tree

[100-Yen DIY] A Parent-Child Project: Wall-Mounted Christmas Tree

This is a charming wall-mounted Christmas tree made from three-dimensional tree shapes.

First, make the trees.

Use a compass to draw circles on green construction paper and cut them out.

Cut each circle in half, overlap the edges slightly, and glue them to form cones.

Next, make the star.

Fold yellow or gold origami paper into triangles and combine them to create a star shape.

Stick the trees onto the wall, place a star at the top, and attach any decorations you like with glue or double-sided tape—that’s it.

It’s lovely how many small trees come together to form one big tree.

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hiyori

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a big kagami mochi

[For New Year’s decorations / Super easy] How to Make a Large Kagami Mochi [Suitable for facilities and senior activities]

When it comes to New Year’s kagami mochi, the bigger and more luxurious it is, the luckier it seems, right? Here’s a giant kagami mochi that focuses on size, using bedding.

Use a low table like a chabudai as the base, shape a futon like a rice ball, cover it with a sheet, and tie it to form the kagami mochi shape.

Then place the mandarin part on top, made from items like a bath towel, a plastic bag, and an orange shopping bag, and it’s complete.

Its sheer size makes a strong impact on its own, but if that feels lacking, it could be fun to think about additional decorations around it.

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