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

Setsubun wreath with an oni (ogre) and an okame (folk mask)

[Easy Origami] Setsubun Wall Decorations: “Oni” (Demon) and “Okame” (Smiling Lady)

During the cold winter months, you’ll likely spend more time enjoying crafts indoors.

Here’s a recommended wreath that lets you soak up the Setsubun atmosphere.

All you need is origami paper, so why not incorporate it into craft activities at your day service? The wreath base is made by creating several parts and assembling them.

By changing the colors and patterns of the parts, you can completely transform the look of the wreath—give it a try! The oni (ogre) and okame (traditional female mask) can also be made with simple folds.

Adding these instantly brings out the Setsubun vibe.

It’s perfect to take home and display in a room or by the entrance, and it also makes a delightful gift.

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Oni and Otafuku

[Setsubun Decorations] February: Easy Origami Oni (Demon) and Otafuku for Setsubun [Simple Craft] Setsubun

When it comes to events in February, many people probably think of Setsubun.

Here’s a perfect recreation activity for Setsubun: making an oni (demon) and Otafuku.

First, fold origami to create the outlines of the oni and Otafuku, then attach facial parts cut out from paper.

If you put them up on the wall, you can enjoy a festive Setsubun atmosphere.

By the way, in the context of Setsubun, Otafuku represents the “fuku” in the phrase “Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi” (Demons out, good fortune in).

So it’s recommended to display them as a set.

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Japanese-style hanging decoration for New Year

[Craft Idea] New Year hanging decorations ~ Yakko kite ~ Hanging decorations for the New Year (January) (wall decorations, senior recreation, occupational therapy, day service, crafts) (early childhood education) (origami crane) (DIY, origami)

As a slightly more intricate craft idea, here’s a New Year’s Japanese-style hanging decoration.

This one uses origami to make yakko-dako kites and cranes.

A yakko-dako is a kite shaped like a person in a kimono with arms outstretched—you often see them around New Year’s.

You can also try making other Japanese motifs in origami, such as plum blossoms and folding fans.

If the fine work involved in making the yakko-dako is difficult, prepare the parts in advance and provide support as needed.

Create the pieces with origami, cut small parts with a craft knife, arrange them, and you’re done.

Hang it in your room to enjoy the look of them flying.

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shimenawa wreath

[Senior Recreation] Easy New Year’s Shimenawa Wreath Using Newspaper [Craft/DIY] New Year decoration

Speaking of major winter events, New Year’s is indispensable.

To welcome the new year with a fresh, cheerful spirit, it’s customary to clean the house and set out various decorations.

This project is about making one of those New Year’s decorations—the shimenawa—by yourself.

You create a ring from newspaper, wrap it with crepe paper, and then add ornaments to complete the shimenawa.

A key point is to incorporate materials that evoke a traditional Japanese feel, such as washi paper, to bring out the shimenawa’s character.

It’s an important craft that involves thinking about how to arrange the elements so the final piece looks authentically like a shimenawa.

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Fluffy, fuzzy snowman

[Snowman] 'How to Make a Fluffy Snowman' Winter craft, February wall decoration, preschool craft, senior care recreation, How to make a fluffy snowman

Snowmen are characters that symbolize winter, and because they’re made of snow, they tend to evoke a soft, gentle image.

Focusing on that softness, here’s a three-dimensional decoration that emphasizes it even more.

Attach cotton to thinly cut strips of construction paper, then roll them up to create the snowman’s parts.

Connect the two parts and add a face to one of them, and your snowman is complete.

A key point is that you can change the snowman’s vibe by adjusting the amount of cotton you use and by getting creative with the facial expression and decorations.

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Collage New Year’s card

New Year’s card making with collages 2022

Collage involves cutting out photos, letters, and other elements from different materials like magazines and newspapers, then recombining them into something new.

One of its appeals is that combining pieces can create an entirely different worldview from their original meanings.

Using stickers, stamps, and patterned sheets sold at 100-yen shops makes preparation easy.

You can create designs based on what the older adults like, or make a sample New Year’s collage card first to use as a reference.

Tweezers allow for precise placement, and using the fingertips can also help with rehabilitation and brain training.

Please use this as inspiration for making lovely New Year’s cards.

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snow globe

[100-Yen DIY] You can make a snow globe with 100-yen materials ♡ Seria

Snow falls quietly from the sky, and the ground is gradually painted white—it’s a beautiful winter scene we want to cherish, isn’t it? How about making your own snow globe that recreates that wintry landscape right in your hands? Fill a jar with water mixed with liquid laundry starch or glue, then add glitter to evoke the gentle descent of snow.

Placing the jar’s lid as the base of the snow globe is another key tip, as it gives the whole piece a brighter feel.

Adding winter-themed figures like Santa can further highlight the snowy scenery.

Depending on what you include, you can express many different kinds of winter, so it sounds fun to design a snow globe that reflects your own style.

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