For seniors: Snowman crafts to brighten January wall displays—fun ideas using origami, paper plates, and papercutting.
How about hand-making snowmen to brighten up your January wall displays and enjoy a cheerful, cozy winter? From pieces you can make with a single sheet of origami, to tactile 3D versions using cotton or decorative balls, and even chains of snowmen made with paper-cutting, we’ve gathered a variety of unique ideas.
Fine scissor work helps train dexterity, and deciding where to place facial features provides great stimulation for the brain.
Some projects offer free downloadable templates, making them perfect for crafts and recreation in senior care facilities.
Add colorful hats and fun expressions, and enjoy creating one-of-a-kind snowmen!
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[For Seniors] Snowman crafts to decorate January wall displays: fun ideas using origami, paper plates, and papercutting (31–40)
Flower paper snowman
How about a “Crumple-and-Tear Snowman,” perfect for finger dexterity training? All you need are tissue paper, a clear plastic bag, chenille stems (pipe cleaners), and colored construction paper.
The small number of materials is a big plus! First, crumple the white tissue paper into balls and tear it into pieces.
Since you won’t be using scissors, it’s safe and approachable for older adults.
Pack the crumpled and torn pieces into the plastic bag and seal the opening.
Next, shape it into a head and body, and tie it with a pipe cleaner—now it’s starting to look like a snowman! For the eyes and mouth, you can use stickers or draw them with a pen to add personality.
Finally, make a hat with colored paper, and your cute snowman is complete.
It looks great as a decoration on its own, but you can also attach a string, like in the video, to hang it up!
Rolling Snowman Made from Scrap Materials
Here’s an idea for a rolling snowman made with a toilet paper roll.
Since it uses lightweight materials, it’s easy for older adults to work on.
Folding paper and using scissors and glue can also help with finger dexterity and stimulate the brain.
Try making eyes, a nose, and a scarf from colored construction paper to create a snowman with lots of personality.
Using recycled materials is gentle on the environment, too.
Look forward to finishing a cute, chubby snowman and enjoy a pleasant time together with older adults.
On a cold winter day, it makes a lovely craft that lets you feel the season while staying warm indoors.
A snowman from a single sheet of origami paper
How about a simple snowman you can make with a single sheet of origami paper? Because it involves fine motor work, it’s perfect for finger exercises for older adults.
First, have everyone choose their favorite color of origami paper—the color they pick will become the snowman’s hat.
Next, follow the video and make the creases.
As you continue folding along the creases, the snowman’s face, body, and hat will take shape.
Finally, attach a pom-pom to the hat and draw the face to finish! If the folding steps are difficult for someone, support them by letting them choose their favorite color or draw the face—adjust to each person’s needs.
Let’s decorate with snowmen wearing colorful hats and enjoy getting through the cold winter together!
Yarn snowman
This is a snowman decoration that charms with its soft, yarn-made look.
Cut thick paper into circles and glue yarn onto them in a spiral.
Create a large and a small base, then overlap and attach them to form the snowman’s body.
Add facial features and limb parts to complete the snowman.
The yarn gives a sense of dimension, yet the finished piece is flat, making it easy to use as decoration in various places.
It also sounds fun to try different colors and see how the overall feel changes.
Connected snowman
How about making “connected snowmen” with paper cutting? All you need is a sheet of white construction paper (octavo size) and some colored paper, so it’s easy to get started.
First, cut the white paper in half horizontally.
Then accordion-fold the strip, alternating mountain and valley folds.
Using the video as a reference, sketch the snowman silhouette and start cutting.
Be careful—there are parts you shouldn’t cut so the figures stay connected.
When you unfold the white paper, you’ll have a chain of six snowmen.
Make hats with colored paper and draw the faces to finish.
Using different colors for the hats and drawing a variety of faces makes them extra cute.
Try doing this together with older adults while following the video.