[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 Idea Collection (121–130)
Morning glory leaves and vines made with origami
This project combines not only morning glory flowers but also leaves and vines.
By carefully layering parts like flowers and leaves—crafted with clever reverse folds—you can aim for a three-dimensional, soft look.
While the flowers and leaves tend to stand out, paying close attention to the length and shape of the vines will further enhance the beauty of the morning glory.
Create the flowers and leaves with reverse folds for a three-dimensional effect, then decorate them with vines made by twisting thinly cut strips of origami paper using a simple process.
It’s also recommended to consider how the vines overlap and finish them as if they’re wrapping around other decorations.
Easy with origami! Translucent garland
With translucent origami paper, you can easily create stylish interior decor items.
A top recommendation is a translucent garland.
Start by folding summer-themed motifs with the see-through origami.
Alternatively, you can use a stapler to make charming pinwheels.
Once they’re ready, thread them onto a string to form a garland.
You can arrange them in a straight horizontal line or link them vertically—either works.
Adjust the design to suit the space where you’ll display it.
Morning glory in origami kirie (paper-cut art)
This is a simple craft where you fold an origami sheet into a small shape, cut along a curved line, and then unfold it to reveal a morning glory shape.
For morning glories, the star-like form at the center is important, so the folding steps are key to making it appear well.
The fine reverse folds may seem tricky, but it’s just a repetition of straight folds—proceed by checking which line to align with each time.
Since the finished piece has a star-shaped hole, you might place white paper behind it to make the pattern stand out.
Fireworks Made from Origami Cranes
How about using origami cranes to create a unique kind of fireworks? Many people have probably made origami cranes during activities at day service centers.
We’ll arrange those cranes as parts of the fireworks’ light to create a big display.
First, make cranes using origami in various colors and patterns.
At this point, stop right before the final step of the crane—where you open it and blow air in to puff it up.
Once you’re done, place the closed (not yet opened) cranes on black paper in a radial pattern to resemble fireworks, and it’s complete! It’s also nice to stop even earlier in the folding process and use partially folded pieces.
Try experimenting with different arrangements as you create your design.
[For Seniors] August Wall Decoration Ideas (131–140)
Morning-after frame
We all want seniors who find it difficult to go out to be able to enjoy beautiful flowers, don’t we? This time, we’re introducing a frame decorated with origami morning glories.
It’s a simple craft: just attach origami morning glories to an origami frame.
We hope this lovely piece will give viewers the feeling of having admired real flowers! Morning glories are often associated with “summer,” but they bloom from the rainy season through around November.
Through this activity, even seniors who find it hard to sense the changing seasons may be able to feel them—and the conversation about their blooming period is sure to be lively.
Morning glory hanging ornament
What was the first origami you ever folded? Regardless of gender, I feel like everyone in Japan grows up with origami.
The classics are the crane and the samurai helmet, and I hear young people today can even fold hearts.
If someone can fold a morning glory, how about combining those and making a hanging morning glory decoration? A hanging ornament will surely bring a refreshing breeze.
First, add leaves to the morning glory you folded from origami.
If you layer dark green and light green, it gives a three-dimensional effect.
Use thin wire to strengthen the parts that connect the flowers.
Hide the wire by crafting vines out of green paper.
A hanging scroll style with three-dimensional morning glories
The hanging scroll-style 3D morning glories that gracefully evoke the feeling of summer are a craft that brings seasonal color to your space just by hanging them on the wall.
Fold a sheet of origami into quarters, open one quarter, and fold it again at a 30-degree angle.
Mark and cut the petal section in a gentle arc.
Cut another piece of origami into a small circle and attach it as the flower’s center to create a three-dimensional morning glory.
Add leaf and stem parts to complete the composition, then thread a string through a straw to finish it in a hanging scroll style.
Although there are many fine steps, it’s a task that engages concentration and creativity, making it ideal for stimulating seniors’ brains and exercising fine motor skills.
After finishing, display it in your room and enjoy the cool, summery atmosphere.
