[For Seniors] Decorate your January wall with rabbits! Packed with ideas like snowball fights, New Year’s festivities, and rice cake pounding
Rabbits that brighten up January’s wall displays are a popular motif that instantly lifts the mood of a room.
Create a New Year’s atmosphere with a kimono-clad rabbit sitting neatly, a wreath made from fluffy yarn, or a snow rabbit crafted in 3D by crumpling tissues—all perfect for expressing the feel of winter and the festive spirit of the New Year.
Making these together with older adults keeps hands active and conversation lively, creating a time full of smiles.
It’s also lovely to admire the finished decorations and reminisce about days gone by.
This winter, why not try your hand at heartwarming rabbit-themed wall art?
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[For Seniors] Decorate the January Wall with Rabbits! Packed with Ideas like Snowball Fights, New Year’s Festivities, and Mochi Pounding (1–10)
Kadomatsu Rabbit
The little rabbit perched in the center of the kadomatsu, raising one paw like a beckoning cat to invite good fortune, is irresistibly charming and sure to bring a smile to your face.
Not only is it lovely as a New Year’s decoration, but the very process of making it by hand is part of the fun.
If you create it together with older adults, it will spark lively conversation about kadomatsu and the zodiac.
This “Kadomatsu Rabbit,” full of adorable charm that seems to draw in good luck, is perfect for your New Year’s décor—add it to your celebration and ring in a wonderful start to the year.
Good-luck New Year’s decoration: rabbit
A cute Zodiac ornament for New Year’s made with tsumami-zaiku.
At first glance it might not look like tsumami-zaiku, but the ears are carefully crafted using the double-round (W maru) pinch technique, giving the finished piece a charming, three-dimensional look.
The method is relatively simple, so even beginners can try it with ease.
Just placing it atop a small kagami mochi or a New Year’s wreath will add brightness and warmth to your space.
Its visual charm and the handcrafted warmth are appealing, making it a piece you can enjoy anywhere you choose to display it.
rabbit daruma
A “Rabbit Daruma” you can make using A4-size printer paper.
Along with the plump, daruma-shaped rabbit, you can also create a kadomatsu inspired by a carrot, instantly brightening the New Year atmosphere just by displaying them.
The simple process of cutting and pasting makes it perfect for large group wall displays in places like senior facilities or childcare settings.
You can freely arrange the combination of the rabbit daruma and the carrot to fit your space, adding charm and liveliness to the entire wall.
For Seniors: Decorate the January Wall with Rabbits! Packed with Ideas like Snowball Fights, New Year’s, and Mochi Pounding (11–20)
Winter camellia and snow rabbit
These charming handmade decorations let you enjoy the feeling of winter on your walls.
The contrast between the pure white snow rabbit and the vivid winter camellias is striking, catching the eye and adding a quiet winter elegance.
Winter camellias are easy to create with colored paper or origami, giving them a soft, handmade appeal.
Why not bring winter’s unique cuteness and warmth into your room with an easy-to-make yet high-quality “Winter Camellias and Snow Rabbit” wall decoration? It’s a piece that joyfully captures the seasonal spirit of January as you welcome the New Year.
A rabbit made from a single sheet of origami paper
This is a cute piece you can easily make with a single sheet of origami paper.
The folding method is simple, and using glue for the final touches helps stabilize the shape and gives it a cleaner finish.
The completed rabbit can stand on its own for display, making it a charming accent on a shelf or table.
Because it’s easy to make, it’s great for enjoying with children or as an activity in senior care facilities, where it naturally encourages conversation and smiles.
This single-sheet origami “rabbit” is an adorable handmade decoration that you can casually enjoy to match the season or special occasions.
A rabbit wearing a kamishimo made of origami
This three-dimensional, auspicious zodiac ornament is perfect as New Year’s decor.
Simply display it in your entryway, living room, or any favorite spot to add a festive touch and good fortune to your space.
The finished rabbit can be customized to your liking—draw a mouth on its face or use the included stickers to decorate the eyes and nose.
This kit is enjoyable as a brain-teasing, hands-on activity for everyone from children to seniors.
Why not celebrate the start of the new year by handcrafting a lucky rabbit zodiac ornament and creating a New Year filled with smiles?
mochi-pounding rabbit
A three-dimensional rabbit made from construction paper, pounding mochi, charms with its adorable look and adds a festive New Year’s touch to your wall decor.
Pairing its snow-like white color with kagami mochi or other Japanese-style ornaments will heighten the distinctly January New Year mood.
It’s also great that you can create your own original scene by arranging the colors and parts.
Brighten your January wall with a warm, handmade, and cute “mochi-pounding rabbit,” and fill the space with a cheerful, lively atmosphere.
It will help boost the excitement of welcoming the New Year even more.