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[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.

[For Seniors] Enjoy the Cold Winter! Simple Recommended Crafts (161–170)

Christmas tree made from a toilet paper roll

Easy! How to Make a Cute Christmas Tree Using Toilet Paper Rolls
Christmas tree made from a toilet paper roll

Let’s make a Christmas tree out of a toilet paper roll! The steps are very simple, so older adults can enjoy doing it too.

Just cut the roll, wrap it with construction paper, and glue it in place.

Decorate it with colorful origami paper and stickers, and you’ll have a one-of-a-kind tree.

Since it uses fine motor skills, it can also help stimulate the brain.

It’s lovely to admire everyone’s creations together and share the joy of winter’s arrival.

Why not relax in a warm room and savor the feeling of the winter season at your own pace?

Origami Cat

[Origami] Easy! How to Make a “Cat” – Origami Cat
Origami Cat

Origami cats are lovely.

With Cat Day on February 22 approaching, why not try making them together with older adults? Many people have enjoyed origami since childhood, so it can be a nostalgic and fun activity.

The steps aren’t complicated, so it’s easy to do without strain.

Moving the fingers stimulates the brain and may help prevent dementia.

Display the finished pieces on facility walls or in personal rooms to create a soothing atmosphere.

Combining them with other creations makes the display even cuter.

How about enjoying winter in a warm indoor setting together with older adults?

[For Seniors] Enjoy the Cold Winter! Simple, Recommended Crafts (171–180)

Heart decoration making

Let me introduce a perfect activity for a Valentine’s Day gift: making heart decorations! With just origami paper, scissors, and glue, anyone can do it.

Because it uses fine motor skills, it serves as hand exercise and helps build concentration.

Older adults have fewer chances to complete something entirely on their own, so this activity provides a sense of accomplishment and boosts motivation.

Giving the finished decoration as a gift also encourages lively communication.

Enjoy this recreation themed around a February-only event!

Paper roll cake

Christmas Craft (Part 1): Easy Cardboard “Paper Roll Cake”
Paper roll cake

Paper roll cakes are a winter craft that older adults can enjoy together.

The key point is that they’re easy to make using cardboard and origami paper.

Roll up paper to mimic cream and fruit, then attach it to corrugated cardboard.

They make lovely Christmas decorations, too.

Work together with older adults to come up with original decorations and have fun as you go.

The finished paper roll cakes are visually striking and full of seasonal charm.

Use your creativity to craft a wonderful piece.

Even on cold winter days, you can have an enjoyable time indoors in warmth.

Poinsettia Christmas tree

Here’s an idea for making a Christmas tree with poinsettias.

Crumple up origami or tissue paper, then open it, fold it, draw a pattern, and cut it out with scissors.

Add fold lines to create veins, and the leaf is done.

Layer and glue green and red leaves onto a base to make the poinsettias! Since you’ll need lots of leaves, you can save time by stacking several sheets of paper and cutting them all at once.

Finally, create a tree frame on the wall and attach the poinsettias you made to complete the tree! It’s festive and likely to be a hit with older adults as well.

Poinsettia wreath

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Poinsettia wreath

Making a poinsettia wreath really captures the feeling of winter, doesn’t it? Using red and green origami paper lets you enjoy vibrant colors.

If you add wrinkles to the leaves, they almost look real! Layer and glue them together, and you’ll have a three-dimensional wall decoration.

It’s also wonderful to make with older adults.

As you work with your hands, you can spend an enjoyable time together.

It’s a great project because it brings out creativity and gives a sense of accomplishment when it’s finished.

How about trying it during your next craft time? It’s sure to become a lovely memory.

perpetual calendar

Perpetual milk carton calendar you can make once and use forever♪
perpetual calendar

A calendar is a tool for checking dates and days of the week, and if its design is cute, maybe you can even enjoy the passage of time.

How about making a perpetual calendar that you can use forever using milk cartons? Make cubes out of milk cartons and wrap them in construction paper, sticking the paper on as you go.

Once the cubes are finished, write in the months, dates, and other elements, and your perpetual calendar is complete.

The key point is that you combine the elements to form the date, so it can be used indefinitely.

It’s a simple craft that should suit any kind of decoration, so why not come up with your own personal touches?