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

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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Christmas tree made from a toilet paper roll

Easy! How to Make a Cute Christmas Tree Using Toilet Paper Rolls

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 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?

Heart-shaped paper fan

[Heart Decorations] How to Make Heart-Shaped Paper Fans

Heart-shaped paper fans are so cute, aren’t they? They’re popular as an easy craft that seniors can make, too.

Just accordion-fold colored paper and open it up into a heart shape.

They’re perfect for Valentine’s wall decorations.

It’s also fun to choose your favorite colors.

Since you can make them while sitting down at a relaxed pace, seniors can work on them with confidence.

It’s nice that everyone can enjoy chatting and make them together in a friendly atmosphere.

Using your fingertips may also provide some brain-training benefits.

Seeing the finished heart decorations will surely warm your heart.

It’s bound to be a lovely project that’ll blow away the winter chill.