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

A chigiri-e turtle celebrating longevity

Let's make a turtle with a paper plate and origami.

This is a wall decoration that uses torn origami to represent a turtle’s shell.

Torn-paper art engages the fingertips, making it effective for finger dexterity training for seniors and for helping prevent dementia.

It’s a very simple and fun craft, so it’s also recommended for day-service recreational activities.

Freely tear origami paper in colors that evoke a turtle’s shell—greens, yellow-greens, yellows, and so on.

Next, apply glue over the entire paper plate and stick on the torn pieces.

Finally, make the turtle’s eyes, limbs, and tail from colored construction paper and assemble them to finish.

You can also enjoy variations by tearing and using glitter origami or chiyogami (patterned paper).

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A four-leaf clover of happiness made from scrap materials

[Origami Decoration] “Four-Leaf Clover—Easy! Make in Bulk♪” 3D Origami Wall Decoration, Preschool Craft, Elderly Care Recreation #origami #crafts

Four-leaf clovers are cute and considered lucky symbols.

How about making lots of them to celebrate Respect for the Aged Day? First, cut a sheet of origami paper into four squares, and fold each one into a triangle three times.

Next, make a slit along the third fold, leaving about 5 mm uncut.

Trim off the tip of the corner, open it up, and crease the cross-shaped folds firmly.

Apply glue beside the slit and join the edges to create a three-dimensional clover.

Finally, stamp with a bottle cap coated in white paint to make it even cuter and more festive!

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Let’s beautifully display it in a handmade frame!

[Make it once, use it for a year 🎨] An occupational therapist’s simple trick to nicely display residents’ coloring works at a nursing home – By Yusuke Ando

How about decorating coloring pages or paintings with a frame that adds a splash of flair? It looks colorful and beautiful, yet you can make it with everyday items like cardboard and a clear file folder.

First, draw a line on the cardboard to match the size of an A4 clear file.

Then draw another line 2 cm outside that line and another 2 cm inside it, and cut along them with a craft knife to create a frame.

Tape the clear file to the back of the frame with cellophane tape, and on the front, stick on flower petals made in colorful shades like yellow, green, purple, red, and blue—and you’re done.

Let everyone pick their favorite colors and enjoy the sticking part, too!

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Collage on colorful washi paper

Collage – Introducing stylish collages using leftover washi paper –

This is a stylish collage using Japanese calligraphy paper (hanshi).

You’ll need drawing paper, hanshi, scissors, glue, and paints or colored pencils.

First, paint the hanshi with various colors.

Be careful not to use too much water, as the hanshi can tear.

After it’s thoroughly dry, trim off the margins and cut out leaf shapes.

Then glue the leaves onto tree branches you’ve drawn on the drawing paper.

The marbled coloring creates a unique, beautiful texture that really catches the eye—perfect for brightening up Respect for the Aged Day as a striking wall decoration!

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