These fun and cute cut-out Christmas characters make a wonderful hands-on activity for seniors, bringing plenty of joy and creativity into your aged-care setting. Residents can decorate colourful balloons using our printable Santa, Elf, and Reindeer designs, creating festive characters that brighten any room. This simple, low-mess activity encourages fine motor skills, social interaction, and lots of laughter—perfect for spreading Christmas cheer during your holiday craft sessions.
What You’ll Need:
Gathering your materials is part of the fun! Here’s a simple list:
- Balloons: Assorted sizes and colors.
- Printable Characters: Download our special character templates (link provided below!).
- Scissors: Safety scissors for ease of use.
- Double-Sided Tape: Easier for seniors to manage
- Sticks or Dowels: To hold your balloon floats.
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To guarantee a successful, frustration-free activity, your residents need specialized, high-contrast, large-format cut-outs that are easy to see and handle.
Our complete collection of festive, nostalgic character cut-outs (like the Santa Claus, Little Elf, and Snowman you see here) is available exclusively through our Premium Membership.
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Let’s Get Started
Step 1. Inflate & Ready:
Inflate your balloons and set out your pre-cut character pieces (head, arms, legs, wings).
Step 2. Attach Stick:
Secure the balloon to the stick holder (cup-and-stick design) at the bottom.
Step 3. Attached to Balloon:
Carefully attach the main cut-out piece onto the balloon with double-sided tape. Place the arms onto the sides, the feet onto the bottom or back, and the belt onto the middle or just below the center, making the balloon the body or main element of the design.
Create a Magical Christmas
Finish your Christmas Balloon Parade by taking photos or videos of the event.
You can display the balloons in common areas or send pictures to families to share the festive fun.
This heartwarming craft is a simple way to bring smiles, laughter, and Christmas magic to your aged care home.
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