[For Seniors] Embraced by Spring: Wall Decoration Ideas to Enjoy in April

Marguerite WreathNEW!

[Origami] Marguerite, daisy, spring, wreath, March, April

Margaret’s wreath is an origami piece whose charm lies in how freely you can arrange it.

By changing the flower colors within a single wreath and varying their sizes for emphasis, you create a look that avoids being overly uniform.

Placing the leaves so they extend outward adds movement to the ring shape and gives a light, airy impression.

The key is to adjust the placement while watching the overall balance rather than aiming for strict symmetry.

The finished mood changes depending on the combinations you choose, making it easy to style the wreath to suit where it will be displayed.

Do try making one and enjoy the feeling of spring.

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Dandelions and butterflies

Dandelion flowers and butterflies made with yarn and paper (with audio commentary)

When spring comes, you may have chances to see dandelions blooming in fields and along rivers.

Dandelions have long been familiar in Japan, so they’re likely a flower many older adults know well.

Let’s try making dandelions out of yarn and decorating the wall with them.

You can make pom-poms from yarn and add paper leaves to create dandelions.

It also looks nice to link together leaves with attached dandelions and hang them as a garland.

You can craft butterflies from construction paper, too, and either hang them as mobiles or put them directly on the wall—they’ll look lovely either way.

Another recommended idea is to attach your dandelion crafts to a calendar.

As they work on the project, some older adults may even recall personal stories related to dandelions.

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Tulip field and butterflies

[Easy] How to make spring-colored tulips and butterflies 💐 Spring wall decorations [3D origami] Also great for graduation and school entrance ceremonies 🌸 DIY How to make paper tulips. Origami. Paper flower

Tulips are one of the flowers that represent spring.

Many older adults probably think of tulips when they think of spring flowers.

So let’s make lots of origami tulips and decorate an entire wall.

Cut two sheets of origami paper roughly in half, then fold each piece in half again.

Cut them into petal shapes and glue them together.

Tulips come in many colors, so try making them in the colors your seniors prefer.

Attach the stems and leaves you’ve made to the tulip flowers to complete them.

If you also make butterflies out of origami and add them, it will enhance the spring atmosphere.

It’s a wall decoration that seems to convey the warmth of spring.

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Honeybees and a flower field

[Craft Idea] Honeybees and Flower Garden (April/May Spring) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation/OT/Day Service) (Early Childhood Education) (3D) (DIY/Papercraft)

Spring—what do you imagine? Cute little bees and flower fields… how quintessentially spring-like! Why not try making those two motifs? First, prepare origami paper, A4 copy paper, scissors, a craft knife, glue, colored pencils, and a pencil.

It’s a good idea to divide up the tasks and work together.

Chatting and having fun as you create will make you feel more attached to the finished pieces.

You could even use them as decorations for a calendar! Be sure to make good use of them!

Dandelion and Ladybug

[Craft Idea] Dandelion and Ladybug (with March/April templates) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Childcare) (3D Origami) (Origami DIY)

When you hear “spring,” what comes to mind? I’m sure this motif will fit for some of you among the images you pictured.

Ladybugs and dandelions evoke a scene of sunlight filtering through the trees, don’t they? What you’ll need are origami paper, scissors, pinking shears, a craft knife, bamboo skewers, a pencil, wood glue, glue stick, colored pencils, a ruler, and templates.

Each step is careful and detailed, so it might be a good idea to divide up the tasks and work together! If you make lots of dandelions, it should look quite impressive.

simple wisteria flowers

How to make a simple wisteria flower out of paper! [Tsukuru-mon]

These are wisteria flowers made with mauve or light purple origami paper.

First, cut the origami sheet in half vertically.

Fold it in half, then fold it in half several more times to make a small rectangle.

Cut it into a semicircle—this will be a kirigami cut, so be careful to leave the parts that should remain attached.

When you unfold it, you’ll get the distinctive legume-like shape.

Fold it to complete the petals.

For the stem, light green construction paper will give a sturdy fit, but origami paper works too.

Make some large, bold leaves as well.

Connect as many petals as you like, and you’ll have a wisteria blossom that captures the fresh feeling of spring!

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white clover

[Craft Idea] White Clover Crafts (May–June, spring) (senior recreation) (wall decorations) (early childhood education) (daycare) (flowers) (crafting) (Flower crafts) (OT)

White clover, often seen in spring in parks and gardens, is a plant that evokes gentleness and lightness.

Cut a rectangular sheet of origami paper into small pieces and round them to create petal shapes.

By adding a curve to the tips of the petals, you can achieve a realistic-looking flower.

Use long, thin strips of paper to make the stem, and represent the distinctive leaves of white clover.

Arrange heart-shaped pieces of origami in green gradient tones to create the clover.

Finally, decorate with a ladybug made of origami to finish.

Combining white clover and clover makes for a decoration that conveys the arrival of spring, even from the wall.

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