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

Paper collage of Mount Fuji

Kimie Gangi’s tissue-paper collage “Mount Fuji”

Mount Fuji, which is said to bring good fortune when it appears in the first dream of the year, looks especially beautiful in winter when the summit area is covered with snow.

Let’s create a soft, gentle look by making a paper-collage of Mount Fuji using tissue paper.

Build the lower part of Mount Fuji with a deep blue and place it first, then layer a light blue background over it to clearly emphasize the mountain.

By cutting large openings in the background for the base of the mountain and the surrounding foothills, the white of the backing paper will show through to represent the snow-capped summit.

After that, arrange decorative elements around it to give the whole piece an auspicious feel.

Paying attention to the wrinkles in the tissue paper is also recommended, as they can express both the three-dimensional texture of the mountainside and a sense of softness.

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ema (votive wooden plaque)

Easy 👍 Let's make an ema (votive plaque)!

For a craft activity to enjoy with seniors during the cold season, making ema (votive plaques) is highly recommended.

Cut cardboard or thick paper into a pentagon and draw any design you like on the front.

Adding New Year–style decorations, such as origami cranes or daruma dolls, will make it feel even more festive.

On the back, it’s lovely to write New Year’s resolutions or wishes.

Prepare a sample ema in advance to make it easier for seniors to follow along.

Let’s welcome a joyful New Year with handmade ema!

New Year’s fan decoration

[Craft Idea] New Year Decorations: Fan Wall Hanging (December/January) (Wall Decorations) (Recreation for Seniors, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Early Childhood Education) (Origami DIY) (Creative Activity, Psychiatric Recreation)

This is a festive, auspicious decoration that uses a large fan as the base and arranges various New Year–themed motifs on it.

The fan serving as the base is a simple one made by accordion-folding washi-patterned origami, with the ends secured firmly to accentuate its gently spreading shape.

After that, just place items like cranes, ornamental cabbages, and sasanqua camellias to finish it off.

Aim for an auspicious look while keeping color balance and a sense of depth in mind.

The fun part is choosing the overall colors and motifs and deciding how to arrange them in your own way.

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Heart-shaped woven basket

[Valentine Craft] February Valentine Heart Woven Basket [Easy Craft] Valentine work

As a late-winter event, Valentine’s Day is on its way.

And when you think of Valentine’s, hearts are an essential motif.

This is a heart-shaped woven basket with a soft, charming look that makes the most of reversible crepe sheets.

It’s a simple craft: take two sheets folded in half, cut different slits into each, and weave them together.

Since the material is reversible, the inside of the basket looks vibrant when opened.

It can be fun to try various arrangements too—like making the handle or ribbon in different colors.

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Snowman garland

[Christmas Decorations] 3D Snowman Garland [Activities for Seniors] Snowman garland

When it comes to big winter events, Christmas is the standout—and the snowman is a classic character that symbolizes it.

Here’s a garland featuring snowmen, a character that represents winter itself.

Cut milk cartons to create round and triangular frames, then wrap them with tissue paper to make the snowman’s parts.

Combine the pieces, attach the facial features at the end, and your snowman is complete.

A key tip is to wrap the tissue paper in a way that adds dimensional roundness, giving the snowman a soft, gentle look.

Try different color schemes, decorations beyond just snowmen, and other creative variations to craft your own unique garland.

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Camellias in crepe paper

Kimie Gangi winter wall decorations: Camellias made with tissue paper (#January #February #seasonal wall decor #tissue paper crafts #winter camellias #easy #pretty #diycrafts #seniors)

The winter camellia is a plant that blooms in the cold season, and thanks to its vivid colors, it’s a classic choice for New Year’s decorations.

Let’s create a three-dimensional winter camellia using soft tissue paper.

We’ll use two colors of tissue paper—red and white—and shape them while layered together.

Also, fold the white tissue paper up in the center and attach polystyrene beads to beautifully finish the flower’s center.

Pay close attention to how you add wrinkles to the tissue paper to recreate the softness of the petals.

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ornament

[Pipe Cleaner Craft] How to Make a Star Ornament [Ashitaba Channel]

When we think of winter events like Christmas, images of Santa, Christmas trees, and holly leaves often come to mind.

Perhaps because of those motifs, simply using red and green instantly conveys a Christmas atmosphere.

This piece is about making a simple ornament using Christmas-colored pipe cleaners.

Twist a red and a green pipe cleaner together to make one thick strand, then shape it into a star—and you’re done.

Since the finished piece is simple, the key point is to think about where and how you’ll use it for decoration.

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