[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.
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Respect-for-the-Aged Day: Mural ideas to brighten the celebration. Simple handmade ideas (31–40)
paper fan
Paper fans made from construction paper are easy to make and eye-catching, making them perfect crafts for older adults.
Even beginners can do them easily, and you can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop, keeping costs low.
Because paper fans use thick construction paper, the finished pieces have a three-dimensional look with strong impact.
Just fold the paper and connect it to create a gorgeous flower.
They work well in many settings and make delightful wall decorations for celebrations.
Their simplicity and versatility are appealing, and they’re sure to bring smiles to seniors’ faces.
Give it a try!
Recycled Craft! Cheer Wall Decoration
Unavoidable everyday items like toilet paper rolls often end up as trash.
Here’s an idea: instead of throwing them straight into the bin, turn them into materials for wall decorations! You can glue origami paper onto a toilet paper roll, draw a face, and add pom-poms or other accessories to create a character cheering on athletes.
You can also use thick paper to make national flags—an empty tissue box would be perfect for that.
It’s a good habit to always ask yourself if something “unnecessary” can be transformed into something else!
Torn-paper collage with newspapers
If you use the color pages of a newspaper, you can create a vibrant torn-paper collage! The method is very simple: draw a rough sketch on a backing sheet and then paste torn pieces of newspaper over it.
It’s a great craft idea for seniors, as you can enjoy selecting colors from various newspaper sections to match the image you have in mind.
Even if you’re not satisfied with the result, it’s easy to fix by layering more newspaper on top.
Tearing the paper into small pieces uses your fingertips thoroughly and provides plenty of stimulation for the brain.
star
As a method to foster creativity in recreational activities at senior care facilities, making origami stars is recommended.
Here’s a star you can make from a single sheet of origami paper without using glue.
First, fold the paper and make a cut with scissors to create a pentagon.
From there, add crease lines, fold along those lines to bring it together, and finish by shaping it—done! Some steps may be a bit challenging at first, but you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment when you finish.
It’s also effective for finger rehabilitation, so give it a try.
A chigiri-e turtle celebrating longevity
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).
[Respect-for-the-Aged Day] Mural decorations to brighten the celebration. Introducing simple handmade ideas (41–50)
Heart wall hanging
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!
A four-leaf clover of happiness made from scrap materials
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!
