[For Seniors] Ideas for Winter Wall Decorations and Hanging Ornaments: Introducing Projects That Are Easy to Try

Angels and wreaths made of paper

[Craft Idea] Angels and Wreaths ~Craft~ (November/December) (Christmas Wreath) (Wall Decoration) (Childcare/Educational) (Senior Recreation) (Easy Craft) (Doily) (Creative)

Using white lace paper to make angels is a wonderfully romantic and fun craft.

It’s perfect for bringing out the creativity of older adults.

Cutting the hair with scissors will likely result in angels full of personality.

Attach the angel to a holly wreath made of origami, and you’ll have a lovely Christmas decoration.

White angels evoke the feeling of winter, giving your room a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Let’s make them together with older adults and brighten up Christmas in a festive way.

Snow Rabbits and Sasanqua

[Craft Idea] Snow Rabbit and Camellia (January Winter) (Wall Decorations) (Elderly Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Childcare) (Origami DIY) (Flowers, Creative, Psychiatric Recreation)

The wall decorations of snow bunnies and sasanqua camellias are a wonderful idea.

Cutting colored paper sounds like a fun activity that stimulates the imagination.

The process of assembling the flowers also seems interesting and allows for creativity.

By taking your time and working carefully, your concentration will naturally improve.

Following along with a video is a great idea too—it will deepen your understanding and make the crafting even more enjoyable.

The sense of accomplishment when it’s finished will be exceptional.

If everyone works together, the conversation will flow and it will turn into a fun time.

I hope it becomes a lovely winter memory for you.

snowman

[Craft Idea] Snowman SNOWMAN (December, January, February - Winter) (Wall Decorations) (Elderly Recreation / OT / Day Service) (Early Childhood Education) (DIY) (Simple Craft)

It’s a fluttery, three-dimensional snowman wall decoration! Stack two sheets of white origami paper, fold them in half, apply glue only along the center line of the top sheet, stick them together, and once dry, cut them into a snowman shape.

Roll a small piece of brown origami into a cone to make the nose, and cut out round pieces for the buttons and a bucket for the head as well.

Once all the parts are ready, attach them to the base snowman and you’re done! Decorate it cutely together with snowflakes and more.

You can also add a string and use it as a tree ornament!

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yuri

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A demon made by winding yarn

Here’s an easy craft idea for making an oni (demon) decoration.

Cut a piece of cardboard into a square and create the oni’s face.

Wrap the cut cardboard with yarn in colors like blue or red, whichever you prefer.

Attach the facial features to complete the oni.

You can display it on a fan-shaped backing for a festive look, or paste it onto construction paper or colored paper for a lovely finish.

To give it a Setsubun feel, arrange holly leaves or plum blossoms around the oni for a lively atmosphere.

It’s also fun to make several Setsubun-themed parts together with older adults.

You can prepare the parts in advance, let them choose the pieces, and have them finish the design in the style they like.

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Nakajima Junko

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Cute origami oni wreath

[Origami] How to Make a Setsubun Wreath [With Voice Commentary] Cute Ideas for Setsubun Decorations!

When you think of Setsubun, you might picture scary ogres, but this time we’ll make a cute Setsubun wreath with origami.

We’ll create the base of the origami wreath, and since the steps aren’t complicated, it’s easy for seniors to try.

You’ll make several identical pieces for the base, so once you master how to fold one, the rest becomes simple.

After completing the wreath base, prepare parts related to Setsubun, such as ogres, Otafuku masks, and holly leaves.

You can make the parts together with seniors, or use items sold at 100-yen shops.

Even seniors who find it difficult to sense the seasons may be able to recall February through the crafting activity and by seeing the Setsubun wreath displayed on the wall.

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Nakajima Junko

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Origami holly and sardine

How to fold a Setsubun origami holly-and-sardine (Hiiragi Iwashi) [with audio commentary] — Easily make a cute Setsubun decoration!

The classic Setsubun decoration that combines a sardine head with holly leaves is best known not so much for its talismanic power to ward off evil, but for its curious appearance.

Let’s make this “holly-sardine” using chopsticks and origami.

For the sardine head, use radial creases as a guide to fold it into a diamond shape, then tidy both ends to create a sharp, fish-like form.

Leaving a small gap at the tip is key—insert a chopstick there, and it will look as if the head is stuck onto a holly branch.

For the holly leaves, fold green origami into long, narrow strips, shape leaf tips at both ends, then attach them by wrapping them around the chopstick to complete the whole piece.

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Japanese-style hanging decoration for New Year

[Craft Idea] New Year hanging decorations ~ Yakko kite ~ Hanging decorations for the New Year (January) (wall decorations, senior recreation, occupational therapy, day service, crafts) (early childhood education) (origami crane) (DIY, origami)

As a slightly more intricate craft idea, here’s a New Year’s Japanese-style hanging decoration.

This one uses origami to make yakko-dako kites and cranes.

A yakko-dako is a kite shaped like a person in a kimono with arms outstretched—you often see them around New Year’s.

You can also try making other Japanese motifs in origami, such as plum blossoms and folding fans.

If the fine work involved in making the yakko-dako is difficult, prepare the parts in advance and provide support as needed.

Create the pieces with origami, cut small parts with a craft knife, arrange them, and you’re done.

Hang it in your room to enjoy the look of them flying.

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