[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 (31–40)
Full Moon and Rabbit
Some of you may have heard that there are rabbits and crabs on the moon.
Here, let’s try making that with origami.
This is a rabbit in the moon that you can make from a single sheet of origami paper.
First, take a yellow sheet and fold the top half with the yellow side facing inward.
The method is a bit similar to folding a yakko-san or a pinwheel.
Once you’ve folded the rabbit’s face in the top half, make a slit between the top and bottom halves to form the moon.
After the moon is complete, draw the rabbit’s face to finish.
Strawberry and Rabbit
Why not try making a spring-perfect wall decoration with rabbits and strawberries? Use red construction paper for the strawberries and pink or white for the rabbits.
It’s a good idea to prepare the templates in advance.
For the strawberry seeds, simply dip the tip of a cotton swab in India ink or stamp ink and dab it on.
Assemble the rabbit so it’s holding the strawberry, draw the rabbit’s eyes and nose, and you’re done.
Even with the same template, it’s fun to see how each person’s creation shows their individuality.
snowman rabbit
We’ve combined a classic winter motif—the snowman—with a rabbit! Introducing a craft project for a “snowman rabbit” with adorably slightly bent ears.
It’s a simple activity that involves cutting and pasting colored construction paper, so it’s great for seniors at home or for recreation in care facilities.
Make the base snowman and facial features by cutting colored paper.
Adding a hat, scarf, or mittens makes it even cuter.
When displaying on a wall, try making several pieces or decorating with snowflakes for a lovely effect.
Rabbit and Carrot
Let’s make 3D rabbit and carrot decorations by adding slits.
Using downloadable templates makes it much easier.
Once the body is done, attach and glue on the ears.
Then, for pieces that tend to fall off, like the eyes, use wood glue.
It’ll look colorful if you make rabbits not only in white but also in pink or beige.
Next, make the carrots.
Add slits to the carrots as well to give them a 3D shape.
Layer two colors of paper for the leaves to create a dimensional finish.
When you’re done, try sticking them onto a backing sheet or a glass window.
Snow rabbit wall decoration
The snow rabbit wall decoration is wonderfully full of winter atmosphere, isn’t it? Rolling up tissues might take a little time, but it seems like a fun activity to do together with seniors.
The soft, fluffy three-dimensional look is the key.
You can freely arrange the surrounding flowers, and using dot stickers and construction paper will let you finish it with lots of personality.
While being mindful of seniors’ feelings, the process of everyone cooperating to make it should also be enjoyable.
Seeing the finished snow rabbits will surely bring a smile to your face.
With this bright, festive winter wall decoration, the room will feel warm and cheerful.
[For Seniors] Decorate your January wall with rabbits! Packed with ideas like snowball fights, New Year’s festivities, and rice-cake pounding (41–50)
Snow Rabbits and Sasanqua
A wall decoration of snow bunnies and sasanqua camellias becomes all the more enjoyable when everyone makes it together.
Carefully crafting the petals uses your fingertips, which naturally boosts concentration.
It’s also fun to cut and paste colored paper while imagining the rabbits’ adorable forms.
Following along with a video as you work will likely deepen your understanding.
Creating these in a cheerful group at a day service center will surely become a wonderful memory.
By drawing on the rich experiences of older adults, it could also serve as a place for intergenerational exchange.
ema (votive wooden plaque)
In January, many people go for their first shrine visit of the year.
At that time, some also write their wishes on ema plaques and offer them.
So how about making a cute rabbit ema for your January wall decoration? Of course it’s perfect for the Year of the Rabbit, but rabbit motifs also symbolize leaps and improvement, making them ideal for the New Year.
It takes a bit of time, but if you want something that lasts, use felt or fabric; if you want something simple, try making it with origami.
I think the easiest way is to make the ema and the rabbit separately and then attach them together.
And don’t forget to write your wish!
