[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 (21–30)
Wall decoration: extra-large fluffy kagami mochi
At New Year’s, we display kagami mochi as a vessel for the Toshigami deity.
In this idea, we’ll recreate the kagami mochi using fluffy tissue paper.
First, stack several sheets of tissue paper, accordion-fold them, and tie the center with thread.
Then carefully separate the layers one by one, pulling them toward the center.
This will create a half-sphere, flower-like shape.
Make a total of five of these pieces, and create the mikan (mandarin) as well by using orange tissue paper in a slightly smaller size.
Stack these in tiers to form the kagami mochi on the wall.
Cut out the mikan leaves and a sanpō (ceremonial wooden stand) from construction paper to finish it off with a festive touch.
Ema made from an envelope
Let me show you an idea for making an ema (votive plaque) using a brown envelope.
First, place the envelope with the back side facing up, and fold the left corner of the flap toward the center line.
When you do this, make sure to fold it neatly so that the right corner comes to a sharp point.
Next, open the folded section and cut off the left corner along the crease.
Then, fold along the cut line twice, each fold 2 cm wide, and cut off the left side of the remaining envelope to the same width.
Also cut off the glued margin along the bottom, then unfold the parts you folded.
Cut along the crease on the left side where the envelope is still connected and open it up, then shape it into an ema by aligning it with the crease on the flap side.
Decorate it with flowers or Mt.
Fuji made from origami, and your ema decoration is complete! You can also have people write their wishes on it.
New Year wall decoration: kadomatsu
Here’s an idea for a wall decoration made using a 75 cm × 135 cm sheet of nonwoven fabric as the base.
In the center of the base is the kanji for the zodiac animal of the year, flanked on both sides by two festive New Year’s kadomatsu arrangements.
Around them, bamboo and cranes, along with gold and silver origami, add a brilliant touch.
The top and bottom of the base feature a houndstooth pattern, and each square at the top is adorned with red and white plum blossoms.
It’s a very luxurious wall decoration that will surely brighten up any room! Take your time crafting the parts, and consider making it the centerpiece of your New Year’s party décor.
Three-dimensional wall decoration: Shishimai (lion dance)
There’s a custom that having a shishimai (lion dance) bite your head wards off evil, right? So how about incorporating a shishimai into your New Year wall decoration? With this idea, you can create a three-dimensional shishimai.
You can download a template for the shishimai’s head from the description, then cut out the parts to match and glue them together.
For the shishimai’s body, use a daisy craft punch to cut pieces and glue them onto green construction paper.
Display it together with plum blossoms made from tissue paper to brighten up your room.
Rabbit snowball fight
When you think of winter rabbits, you might picture white ones, but rabbits made from pink construction paper are cute too.
This wall decoration features rabbits made of pink paper having a snowball fight.
Since it’s winter, try making rabbits dressed warmly with knit hats, mittens, and boots.
Because it’s a snowball fight, creating lots of rabbits battling it out could make for a fun wall display.
Rabbits laughing after hitting their target with a snowball, or crying after being hit, would be amusing, too.
Seniors, please enjoy making these while adding your own creative touches.
Rabbit New Year decoration
This is a warm, handcrafted piece you can make with everyday materials like yarn and colored construction paper.
Create a fluffy pom-pom with yarn, fold the construction paper into an accordion fan, and place a colored-pencil rabbit illustration in the center to complete a decoration that beautifully blends New Year’s festivity with cuteness.
The charm lies in being able to make a softly textured piece without any special tools.
Display it in the entryway, on the wall, or on a shelf to instantly brighten the room and evoke the excitement of welcoming the new year.
New Year cute rabbit ornament
Although it’s a simple piece that can be made from a single sheet of origami paper, its rounded form is charming and gently brightens up any room.
The folding instructions are explained as clearly and carefully as possible, so even those not used to origami can tackle it with confidence—a nice bonus.
All you need are one 15×15 cm sheet of origami paper, two 4 mm round stickers, and a pen.
The finished size is about 7 cm × 7 cm—easy to display—and it takes only about 10–15 minutes to make, so it’s easy to try.