[Respect for the Aged Day] Mural decorations to brighten the celebration. Simple handmade ideas to try

Owl cards and wall decorations

Paper owl cards and wall decorations made with paper (with audio commentary) — How to make paper owl cards and wall decorations

Here’s an idea for wall decorations featuring an owl motif.

First, create a template in the shape of an owl, then cut out the shape from construction paper.

After that, simply glue the parts together in order, and you’re done.

The template-making step might seem challenging, but since the dimensions and markers are predetermined, even those who aren’t confident in drawing should be able to manage.

This idea is highly versatile—not only for wall decorations but also as stick decorations or even standalone message cards.

Feel free to adapt it to suit the venue and number of participants for Respect for the Aged Day events.

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Hane Keisuke

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Shichifuku Daruma (Seven Lucky Gods Daruma)

[Wall Decoration] Origami Paper Craft: 'How to Make the Seven Lucky Gods Daruma' – Activities for Elderly Care and Preschool Crafts | How to Make a Japanese Daruma Doll

Daruma dolls have long been cherished as lucky charms embodying the spirit of “fall down seven times, get up eight,” each one holding various wishes.

Among them, the Seven Lucky Daruma are said to carry different wishes depending on their color.

How about using these auspicious daruma as decorations for Respect for the Aged Day? You can make daruma using copier paper or colored construction paper.

By cutting slits into the body section, you can create a sense of three-dimensionality.

Draw any facial expression you like and add decorative accents for a lovely touch.

Try making them in various colors such as red, black, and green.

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Wall decoration – Crane

[Wall Decorations] How to Make “New Year’s Crane”! Crane, bird, winter, December, January. Easy with free templates! Construction paper craft, wall decoration, papercraft

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.

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Folding fans and paper fans

Simple origami folding fan and paper fan New Year decoration (with voice commentary) – How to make a simple origami folding fan and paper fan

On Respect for the Aged Day, which comes once a year, you’ll want to brighten the atmosphere with festive decorations.

Why not make fan and paper fan decorations that are perfect for the occasion? The steps are simple, so older adults can enjoy making them easily.

You’ll need patterned and plain origami paper, plus some string.

Glue the patterned and plain sheets together, then accordion-fold them.

Fold the strip in half and glue the center to hold it, and combine two folded pieces to complete a hand fan.

If you combine two of those fans, you’ll have a paper rosette! It’s a very easy craft, but it uses the fingertips a lot, making it great finger exercise for seniors.

Try making them with your favorite patterns!

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Respect for the Aged Day card written in brush calligraphy

Graffiti Art Maro-an #49 “Respect for the Aged Day” — To my beloved Grandpa and Grandma

Let’s prepare the perfect cards for Respect-for-the-Aged Day to express our daily gratitude and how much we love them.

If you place a personalized message card at each seat where seniors will sit at the celebration, they’re sure to be delighted! The idea we’re introducing this time uses brush lettering, but feel free to enjoy the decorations however you like.

You can aim for careful, beautiful handwriting, or boldly stylize the kanji and combine them with illustrations—that would be lovely, too.

Add colors and drawings to create bright, beautiful cards.

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Hane Keisuke

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Heart wall hanging

[Craft Idea] Heart Decoration (Paper Craft) (February Valentine) (Wall Decoration) (Early Childhood Education) (Senior Recreation) (Creative) (Easy) (Origami)

This heart-shaped wall decoration made with origami is recommended for seniors as a finger exercise and brain training activity.

Since the origami paper is cut into fine strips, it’s especially great for those who are good at detailed work! To make the hearts, cut the paper into strip shapes and curl them by running the strips against the scissors.

Create lots of these parts, then connect and layer them to transform them into a stylish wall ornament.

It’s perfect for making together with participants at a day-service center, so please give it a try!

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butterfly

(Construction paper) Spring Decorations: Easy and Cute Butterfly DIY

This butterfly decoration looks like an intricate, three-dimensional piece, but it’s actually very easy to make! Cut construction paper into the shape of a butterfly and mark the areas you want to indent.

Using a ballpoint pen that no longer writes, press firmly along the marks to create creases, then indent those areas and flatten the center to fix it in place with glue.

For the antennae, use a hairpin with rounded tips.

Secure the hairpin at the center with a thin strip of paper, and in no time, your butterfly is complete.

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yuri

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