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

Flower

[Super Easy] Making Yarn Flowers with a Fork – Handmade Easy Woolen Flower Making Ideas

This is a flower-shaped ornament made by wrapping yarn around a fork.

It’s important to pay attention to the shape as you wrap, how tightly you pull the yarn, and to weave it in firmly.

A fork isn’t just a sturdy tool for wrapping; it also makes it easy to see exactly where to pass the yarn, which is a big usability plus.

Wrapping to an even length contributes to the beauty of the finished flower, so be mindful of each step as you go.

By experimenting with how you spread the loops and how you choose colors, you can create your own unique flowers.

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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.

snow rabbit

[Craft Idea] Snow Rabbits (January–February, Winter) (Wall Decorations) (Elderly Recreation/OT/Day Services) (Childcare/Educational) (DIY)

Snow bunnies made with freshly fallen snow and nandina berries are a quintessential symbol of winter in Japan.

While it’s wonderful to craft them from natural snow, many people have likely felt sad when they quickly melt away.

If you make a snow bunny as a paper craft, you can create one without needing the right environment—and it won’t melt.

The project is simple: form the bunny’s body by crumpling newspaper into a ball and covering it with copier paper, then use origami to make the bunny’s features and surrounding decorations.

A key point is to crumple the paper firmly to create wrinkles, giving it a soft, snowball-like finish.

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Bunny Wreath

[100-Yen Store DIY] How to Make a Bunny Wreath

One animal that suits winter well might be the rabbit.

Its fluffy white fur is like snow and matches the season perfectly.

How about making a rabbit wreath using pom-poms made from yarn? Use a pom-pom maker sold at 100-yen shops to wrap the yarn and create fluffy balls.

Since wrapping the yarn uses fine motor skills, it’s also great for rehabilitation.

Once the balls are ready, attach ears made from precut fabric and felt.

Finish by gluing on ten rabbit heads with a hot glue gun.

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Fluffy snow rabbit wall decoration

[Winter Craft] Fluffy Snow Bunny Wall Decoration♪

When it snows, you can’t help wanting to make a snow rabbit.

A snow rabbit is also a great motif for winter crafts! Try creating a soft, three-dimensional snow rabbit using tissues.

Crumple a few tissues to form the base of the snow rabbit, then wrap it with one more sheet to give it a fluffy look.

Add red round stickers for the eyes, cut out ears from origami paper and attach them, and it’s done! When displaying it on a wall, you might combine it with construction paper cut into a tray-like shape for the background, or decorate it with plum or camellia flowers and snowflakes for a lovely finish.

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Snowman made of plastic bags

[Craft Play] Easy-to-make snowman using a plastic bag

This is a cute snowman mascot that you can easily make using a plastic bag.

The steps are simple: stuff cotton into a white plastic bag, tie the opening, and shape it into two sections, using yarn as a scarf.

Then, add facial features with stickers or cotton balls, and attach a paper cup as a hat to cover the tied opening, and you’re done.

Packing the cotton firmly while being mindful of the bag’s wrinkles gives the snowman a fuller look.

Choosing different colors for the decorations is also a great way to add originality.

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Plum blossoms and camellias made with pom-poms

[Easy] Hina Matsuri 💕 Hanging Decorations with Plum and Camellia ✨ [With Nightingale] No Hot Glue! You can make the flowers without sewing! Winter Wall Decor DIY — How to make plums and camellias, pom pom

This is a vibrant wall decoration featuring plum blossoms and camellias—the quintessential flowers of winter.

It’s a simple craft you can make easily with materials from a 100-yen shop.

It’s perfect for craft activities during the winter when it’s harder to go out, so why not make it together and enjoy a brighter mood? To make the plum and camellia flowers, thread pom-poms onto a wire, form a loop, then twist to secure.

Thread yarn through these motifs to turn them into wall or hanging decorations.

By varying the pom-pom sizes and adding celebratory colors like red, pink, and white, you’ll get an extra festive, eye-catching finish!

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