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[Respect for the Aged Day] Mural decorations to brighten the celebration. Simple handmade ideas to try
How about spending a fun time together while creating wall decorations for a Respect-for-the-Aged celebration? This time, we’re sharing lovely mural-making ideas that you can create together with older adults.
Using familiar materials like construction paper and newspapers, you can make vibrant pieces featuring cranes and turtles—the symbols of longevity—as well as seasonal flowers.
The process naturally sparks conversation and fills the space with smiles.
Once the artworks are displayed, the entire facility will be wrapped in a brighter atmosphere.
Please use this as inspiration for creating warm, heartwarming memories.
[Respect-for-the-Aged Day] Wall murals to brighten the celebration. Introducing simple handmade ideas (1–10)
Crane and turtleNEW!
https://www.tiktok.com/@matsurigroup/video/7281507797437517057How about some wall decoration ideas featuring cranes and turtles? Simply sticking cranes and turtles made from origami or colored paper on the wall can easily create an auspicious, traditional Japanese atmosphere.
Using papers in a variety of colors will make the space bright and lively, naturally lifting the spirits of those who see it.
Since cranes and turtles symbolize longevity and good health, they are perfect for birthday celebrations and will likely be appreciated by older guests as well.
It might also be nice to make them little by little together with everyone before the party.
The handmade touch adds warmth and can spark conversation.
Definitely consider giving it a try.
Heart decorationNEW!
This is a heart decoration that looks festive even with just a few materials.
First, fold the origami toward you three times, then cut it into thin, even strips.
Turn only one strip so the colored side faces out, and arrange the rest so the white side shows.
Next, layer two strips and lightly staple them together, then keep stacking them in order while paying attention to which side shows the color.
Repeat this process.
You’ll end up with a three-dimensional, charming heart decoration that instantly adds warmth and brightness when hung on a wall or door.
Because it involves fine hand movements, it’s a fun and recommended activity for older adults as well.
balloon flowerNEW!
A cute flower you can make with just balloons in various colors and a paper plate! Cut five slits in the paper plate and make a hole in the center.
Then simply tuck the tied ends of inflated balloons into the slits.
It’s easiest to start inserting the balloons from the center.
Try arranging the balloons however you like—change the color of the center versus the outer balloons, or make every balloon a different color.
When hanging it on the wall, secure a rubber band to the wall using masking tape shaped like a sharp sign (#), then thread the rubber band through one of the flower’s balloon “petals” to help keep it from falling.
party flagNEW!
Recommended when you want to decorate the venue easily! Since it’s simple to make, have older adults help while you work together.
First, when using 15 cm × 15 cm origami paper, cut each sheet into quarters.
Fold each piece into a triangle and open it, then fold both sides toward the crease you just made.
For the remaining section, fold it once and open it, then fold it again along the new crease and leave it in that folded state.
Make as many as you need.
When you’re done, place a string in the part you folded last and fold it over twice to secure it.
Repeat this for the number of origami pieces and the desired string length, and you’re finished! Tape the ends of the string to the wall as is, and decorate.
Handmade kusudama (decorative paper ball)NEW!
When you want to throw a lively celebration for someone’s birthday, a kusudama (party ball) really comes in handy! Prepare two disposable bowl-shaped containers you can buy at 100-yen shops and stick gold origami paper on their sides.
Align the rims of the two bowls and secure part of them firmly with tape.
Punch three holes in each bowl; thread a string through four of those holes to hang it from the top.
Wrap the top of the pop-out message around a straw, thread a string through it, and pass it through the remaining holes in the bowl.
Then, place ribbons or confetti you want to burst out along with the message into the bowl, attach the pull string, close it up, and you’re done! When you pull the final string, the inside opens and the celebratory message pops out.
minogame (a mythic turtle with a long tail of algae in Japanese folklore)
A minogame turtle with algae growing on its shell.
Because it lives long enough for algae to grow, it’s also a symbol of longevity.
Let’s make this minogame in colorful origami.
Prepare four sheets of origami paper—two each in different colors.
Cut all the origami into rectangles and fold them into long, narrow strips.
Fold each one into a shape like a musical note, then combine them to form the turtle’s shell.
Next, use the leftover ends to make the turtle’s head, legs, and tail, and draw on the eyes to finish.
Make lots of minogame turtles in various colors and display them!
Daruma doll, rising-sun fan, and adonis flowers (fukujusō)
How about a wall decoration packed with lucky symbols: a daruma for prosperous business, a fan that spreads good fortune, and Adonis flowers (Fukujusō) whose floral language signifies happiness? First, make the daruma by combining two sheets of accordion-folded paper to form the body, then layer a single sheet of accordion-folded white paper for the face.
Add the eyes, mustache, and the pattern on the belly to finish.
Make the Japanese-flag fan the same way, using accordion folds.
For the Adonis flowers, cut yellow paper into flower shapes and combine it with finely slitted yellow and green paper.
Once you’ve made plenty of each part, arrange them thoughtfully and decorate the wall!