[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 (51–60)
Snow Rabbit Kagami Mochi and Sanpō
Decorations of a snow rabbit kagamimochi and a sanpo tray that you can make with familiar materials and give a three-dimensional feel.
With its traditional Japanese atmosphere, this craft is recommended for seniors as interior decor or a hands-on activity.
Crumple tissue paper to form large and small mochi, and stack them in a balanced way.
Use a long No.
3 envelope as the base; placing the kagamimochi on top creates the look of a sanpo tray.
Make parts like the red berries of nandina and the rabbit’s ears from origami paper, and by getting creative with the expression, you can finish it as an adorable snow rabbit.
The soft texture of paper and cotton gives it a gentle impression, making it a friendly New Year’s decoration.
It’s an idea that conveys the warmth of something handmade.
Swaying Snowman Wreath
Let’s make a wreath you can enjoy displaying not only at Christmas but throughout the winter.
The main motif is a snowman, so the key is to keep the edges rounded and make everything as circular as possible! You’ll need a paper plate, colored construction paper, masking tape, jute twine, fishing line (monofilament), paints, oil-based colored pens, a snowflake-shaped craft punch, double-sided tape, a utility knife, and scissors.
Instead of finishing it in a single day, aim to complete it over two to three days—you’ll be able to take your time and focus on the details.
Give it a try!
Snowman-shaped Christmas wreath
Stylish and beautiful! Let’s try making an authentic wreath that soothes you just by looking at it.
The key is using bases of different sizes so that, on closer look, they form the shape of a snowman.
It would be wonderful to finish your one-of-a-kind piece packed with details using dried flowers, all while having fun.
The appeal is that you can get everything you need even at a 100-yen shop.
The process of attaching the bases, dried flowers, ribbon, and felt motifs with glue or a glue gun is exciting.
January coloring calendar
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There are many coloring pages available online that you can download for free.
How about using some of those to make a January calendar? You’re free to enjoy coloring however you like—go with classic colored pencils, or use paints, crayons, or even cosmetics to express your colors.
Once you finish your coloring page, attach it together with the calendar section onto a backing sheet and display it on your wall.
Choose New Year’s or winter-themed designs to create.
[For Seniors] Recommended Wall Decorations and Crafts for January (61–70)
Festive Sea Bream New Year Calendar
Why not try depicting a celebratory sea bream using construction paper and Japanese-patterned origami? Every time you look at the calendar, it will lift your spirits.
First, cut the parts out of construction paper.
You’ll need the bream’s body, scales, Mount Fuji, the sun, and wave pieces.
Make the scales by cutting the Japanese-patterned origami into circles.
Once all the parts are cut out, design them freely in the blank space of the mounting board where the calendar is attached.
For an even livelier look, draw the fin patterns and the eye with a pen.
Stamp calendar – first sunrise of the year
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Let’s draw a picture suitable for a January calendar, imagining the first sunrise of the year as seen from the seaside.
First, use crayons to draw a half-sun rising from the horizon, then use stamps below it to represent the sea.
You can make the sea a single shade of blue, or layer white and yellow to show the reflection of the morning sun.
Once the picture is finished, attach it toward the top of the backing, and then stick the calendar date section below it to complete your piece.
For the dates, either write them by hand or print and use a free downloadable image.
Coloring calendar – Daruma Otoshi
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The classic New Year’s game, Daruma-otoshi, is a perfect motif for a January calendar! In this idea, you can enjoy coloring using black-and-white illustrations.
You can find free coloring pages if you search, and simple illustrations can probably be hand-drawn as well.
Enjoy coloring in your favorite colors, then paste it onto a backing sheet to finish your calendar.
As you make the calendar, memories of New Year’s games may come flooding back.
If you’re making it with family or friends, be sure to chat and have fun while you work together!