[For Seniors] Recommended Wall Decorations and Crafts for January
We’d like to introduce wall decorations that are perfect for January, the month when we welcome a brand-new year!
We’ve gathered auspicious New Year–themed pieces as well as works that let you feel the season of January.
Many January decorations feature vibrant colors that will brighten up your space.
We offer a wide range: items you shape by hand, projects with simple steps, and pieces that require fine finger work.
New Year’s decorations often feature traditional Japanese motifs such as shimenawa and shishimai.
Some older adults may find themselves reminiscing as they create.
Why not enjoy making them while sharing stories and memories?
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[For Seniors] Recommended Wall Decorations and Crafts for January (71–80)
Origami Calendar: Kagami Mochi
Kagamimochi, which is offered at New Year as a sacred stand-in for the Toshigami deity.
Believe it or not, you can make it easily with origami! It also works as a January calendar design, so give it a try and enjoy the New Year atmosphere.
In this idea, you’ll use three sheets of origami paper to create the parts—“mochi,” “sanpō” (the offering stand), and “mikan”—and then assemble them into a kagamimochi.
The steps are simple, featuring basic folds like valley-pleat (dan-ori) and cushion fold (zabuton-ori), making it suitable for everyone from children to seniors.
Origami Calendar: Kadomatsu
During the New Year season, kadomatsu decorations are often displayed at the main entrances of large buildings.
Some of you may remember having them at your own homes’ gates when you were little.
Kadomatsu is a perfect motif for a January calendar.
This origami idea not only shows how to fold a kadomatsu, but also includes instructions for a festive fan and plum blossoms.
Why not try making them and using them as the main design for your calendar? Since combining all the parts adds thickness, be sure to adhere them firmly when using them in your design.
Fluffy snowman made with tissue paper
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Here’s a craft idea for a snowman that could also become a wall decoration if you hang it with a string.
First, cut out the inside of a paper plate so only the rim remains, then glue on crumpled tissue paper.
Next, cut out a circular piece from construction paper for the head and a rectangular piece for the bucket hat.
Draw the face with a pen, attach the bucket, then glue it to the paper plate to finish.
It’s handy to pre-cut the tissue paper into sizes that are easy to crumple, but having the person making it tear the paper themselves can also be good finger exercise.
Shaka-Shaka Snowman
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Let’s make a shaker snowman that you can use as an ornament for your tree.
For preparation, get two paper doilies and cut out the inside of one so it becomes just a frame.
Put sequins or any small parts you like into a clear bag, fold the corners, tape them down, and shape it into a circle.
Stack and glue them in this order: a full paper doily, the bag, and the doily frame.
Finish by adding a face, hat, scarf made from construction paper, and a string for hanging.
The paper doily part will be the snowman’s body.
Paper Plate Snow Globe
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Let’s make a paper-plate snow globe that looks beautiful when hung on a window and lit from behind.
First, cut out the inner part of a paper plate and attach a circular piece of laminate film.
Next, from the back, cover the entire opening with tissue paper cut into a circle, and seal the adhesive edge with OPP tape.
Finally, stick a construction-paper snowman onto the front of the laminate film, and you’re done.
In this idea, colorful tissue paper is used for a vibrant finish, but I think it would also look lovely unified in blue tones to evoke snow.
Snowman Stencil
With a clear plastic file, you can easily enjoy stenciling.
First, cut the file open so it becomes a single sheet.
Then cut out a snowman shape or use a craft punch to cut snowflakes to create your stencil sheet.
Once the sheet is ready, place it over drawing paper and secure it, then dab on paint with a sponge.
After the paint dries, add a bucket hat, a carrot nose, and branch arms made from construction paper, and draw the face with a pen to finish!
Wobbling daruma
You probably often see stationary daruma dolls, but wobbling ones are quite rare, aren’t they? This time, we’re introducing a daruma you can make with a paper plate and construction paper.
It looks lovely as a New Year’s decoration for your room and is also recommended as a wall decoration for New Year’s parties.
The process is simple—just cut the construction paper and stick it onto the paper plate—so it’s perfect for craft activities with seniors.
Craft activities help improve concentration and can even aid in preventing dementia.
Let’s all have fun making uniquely charming daruma dolls together.
