[For Seniors] August Wall Decoration Idea Collection
August is still in the height of the heat.
Many quintessential summer events, such as fireworks festivals, beach outings, and summer fairs, are held during this time.
We’d love for older adults—who often find it difficult to go out—to feel the season as well.
So this time, we’re sharing ideas for August wall decorations.
Seeing summer-themed decorations inside the facility may evoke memories, such as time spent with family in the past, and could serve as a form of reminiscence therapy.
Some older adults lead days with few changes and may find it hard to sense the seasons.
By feeling summer through seasonal decorations and recalling enjoyable events and activities from the past, it may help improve quality of life.
Try brightening up your facility with wall decorations that evoke the image of summer.
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[For Seniors] August Wall Decoration Ideas (91–100)
The sky, the sea, and under the sea
A wall display packed with summer memories! Here are ideas for the sky, the sea, and under the sea.
It’s exciting not only to make it, but even just to look at the finished display, isn’t it? This time, let’s try a striking wall display with a summer theme.
You’ll need colored construction paper, scissors, a pencil, a craft knife, crayons, glue, and more.
It’s a great idea to combine each person’s wonderful creation into a single work of art! Be sure to give it a try.
Wind Chime Market: Wind Chimes and Morning Glories
A summer tradition! Here are ideas for wind chimes and morning glories inspired by a Wind Chime Market.
When summer arrives, you can hear that gentle “chirin” sound from somewhere, can’t you? Many people find charm in wind chimes swaying in the breeze.
This time, just like the name “Wind Chime Market,” let’s make and display wind chimes and morning glories in various patterns and colors.
What you’ll need: origami paper, chiyogami (patterned paper), colored construction paper, paper tape, glue, a craft knife, bamboo skewers, a pencil, scissors, double-sided tape, and templates.
You can choose the difficulty level to suit your participants, so feel free to give it a try.
Sunflowers and blue sky
A wall display that feels like a refreshing summer! Here are ideas with sunflowers and blue skies.
When you think of summer flowers, many people probably imagine sunflowers.
This time, let’s make sunflowers blooming energetically under a blue sky.
What you’ll need: origami paper, scissors, a craft knife, a pencil, bamboo skewers, craft glue, paste/glue stick, and templates.
When making them, focus on the flower’s center—it’s the key detail—so take extra care there.
For the white clouds floating in the blue sky, adjust the number as you go to get a nice balance.
Chinese lantern plants and wind chimes
A vivid vermilion accent! Here are ideas featuring Chinese lantern plants (hōzuki) and wind chimes.
Many of you have probably played by putting hōzuki in your mouth to make sounds, or displayed them as interior decor.
This time, let’s combine beautiful hōzuki with wind chimes to create a wonderful wall display.
You’ll need origami paper, chiyogami paper, paper cups, glue, paste, tape, scissors, a craft knife, bamboo skewers, a compass, and a brush pen.
The process of making the fruit is a bit intricate, but it’s a great chance to take your time and focus on the details.
Hibiscus and Sea Creatures
It’s like a tropical paradise! Here are some ideas featuring hibiscus flowers and sea creatures.
When you think of hibiscus, Hawaii or Okinawa might come to mind.
These ideas are perfect if you want to feel like you’re on vacation or create a summer-themed wall display! You’ll need origami paper, patterned origami paper, colored pencils, glue, scissors, a craft knife, a pen, a pencil, and a ruler.
The featured sea creatures include fish, whales, jellyfish, and seagulls.
Be sure to give them a try!
Simple 3D Morning Glory
Colorful morning glories are beautiful! Here are some easy 3D morning glory ideas.
When you think of beautiful summer flowers, some of you might picture morning glories.
They come in a variety of colors like light blue, purple, and pink.
This time, let’s make a three-dimensional morning glory with simple steps.
What you’ll need: origami paper, glue stick, liquid adhesive, scissors, craft knife, bamboo skewer, and a pencil.
By crumpling the origami paper into a ball to create creases, you can add a three-dimensional look.
Give it a try!
straw hat
A wall display that practically echoes with the cheerful voices of children! Here’s a straw hat craft idea.
Straw hats are a summertime staple for outings, aren’t they? Many of us probably wore one as kids while catching bugs or going on trips.
This time, let’s decorate them together with sunflowers, the quintessential summer bloom.
You’ll need origami paper, glue, a craft knife, scissors, a pen, and a template.
The key tip is to crinkle the origami paper to add texture and create a charming, realistic look!