[Respect-for-the-Aged Celebration] Celebrate with vibrant decorations! A roundup of decoration ideas
Let’s enjoy getting ready for the Respect-for-the-Aged celebration!Handmade decorations that brighten up the venue are full of warmth and perfect for creating a welcoming atmosphere.This time, we’ll introduce gentle, soothing decorations made with origami and construction paper.We’ve prepared a variety of Japanese and Western-style ideas, such as paper fans, floral motifs, and lucky symbols perfect for celebrations.Working on them together with seniors might spark lively conversations and fond memories.Create a special day with easy-to-make yet eye-catching decorations that anyone can enjoy.
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[Respect for the Aged Day Celebration] Celebrate with vibrant decorations! A roundup of decoration ideas (21–30)
Wall decoration – Crane
Cranes are a symbol of longevity, right? With the wish that seniors will stay healthy and live long, how about making crane wall decorations for Respect for the Aged Day? Prepare four colors of construction paper: white, black, red, and yellow.
Use white for the crane’s body, black for the patterns and eyes, red for the head marking, and yellow for the beak.
Simply combine and paste these pieces together to complete the crane.
You can make many and decorate a lot, or create one large crane—both are great options! You could also draw the eyes and patterns with a marker instead of using construction paper.
A crane floating inside a cylinder
Let’s make a stylish and mysterious decoration that looks like a crane—an emblem of longevity—floating in the air! All you need is a single sheet of origami paper, scissors, and glue.
First, fold the paper to create a cross-shaped crease in the center.
After folding it into a square, fold the center into a triangle, make a large cut with the scissors, and then unfold the paper.
Using the square that appears in the middle, fold a crane.
Once the crane is finished, shape the entire origami into a cylindrical form as if spreading the crane’s wings, and glue the edges together to finish.
Display it on a table or anywhere you like!
[Respect-for-the-Aged Day Celebration] Let's celebrate with vibrant decorations! A roundup of decoration ideas (31–40)
paper ball
There are plenty of ideas for decorations for Respect-for-the-Aged Day to put on walls and tables, but adding hanging decorations from the ceiling or higher spots really makes the atmosphere more festive! How about trying easy-to-make paper balls? Just cut origami or colored paper into circles, fold them in half, and glue them together.
Even without a compass, you can use a cup or an empty can as a guide.
Before gluing the last piece, thread a string through it for hanging.
Varying the circle sizes and mixing different colors will make them colorful and cute.
Handmade bouquet
Bouquets are a classic gift for expressing gratitude to someone special.
By making a bouquet out of origami, you can create a festive look that incorporates a variety of colors.
Combine several pieces of origami to make flowers, then tie them together.
Using more flowers will result in a more colorful and impactful finished piece, but even a smaller number conveys your feelings, since the detailed steps of each flower are visible.
Because the material is origami, it’s also easy to add decorations like drawings—another nice point.
Highly recommended as decorations for Respect-for-the-Aged Day gatherings.
Paper construction paper flower decoration
Despite its delicate appearance, the method is simple! How about decorating with a lovely floral wall ornament? Prepare construction paper cut into thin strips, making several in different lengths.
Take one strip and roll it into a teardrop shape.
Then take a longer strip and wrap it over the first, also forming a teardrop.
Once you have three layers, align the ends and staple them to secure.
Make 8 to 10 of these pieces, then glue their sides together to form a flower shape.
The finished look is clean and stylish—perfect for creating a wonderful atmosphere for Respect-for-the-Aged Day gatherings.
Paper fans and garlands
Super stylish paper fans and garlands.
Surprisingly, you can make both at once—and using envelopes! Cut off the flap of the envelope, clip it in place, then glue the cut-off piece and the center in a T shape.
Punch two holes near the bottom.
Thread a string through the holes, avoid the glued area, and cut the bottom into a triangle to finish the garland! Open up the remaining envelope and glue it to create a three-dimensional paper fan.
Two decorations in one go—it’s a crafty, cost-effective idea.
Pom-pom flower ball
How about making a pom-pom flower ball with a bright and cute look? The process takes a bit of effort, but it’s not as difficult as it looks.
Cut a cone shape out of paper and snip off the tip, then make jagged cuts to create petal-like edges.
Next, use a toothpick to curl the petals.
It’s a steady, repetitive task, but this is the key to making it cute and giving it that round, pom-pom look! Finally, gather the curled colored paper and glue it together with wood glue or similar.
It also looks adorable if you stick on just half of it to the wall.