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[For Seniors] August Wall Decoration Idea Collection

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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.

[For Seniors] August Wall Decoration Ideas (131–140)

Fireworks Made from Origami Cranes

[August Wall Display: Fireworks] August Origami – Making with Paper Cranes | Senior Recreation

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.

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Morning-after frame

[Origami] How to Make a Morning Glory and Frame / Morning Glory + Frame

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.

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Morning glory hanging ornament

Hanging Morning Glory Ornaments ~A cute morning glory that always stays by your side as a summer memory~ @origami @hanging ornaments

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.

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A simple three-dimensional morning glory

[Origami Flower] An easier, 3D “Morning Glory ver. 2023” folding method! Origami morning glory tutorial

A simple three-dimensional morning glory

This is a morning glory made from a single sheet of origami, cleverly using reverse folds and other techniques to create a three-dimensional, soft appearance.

Not only does it look good from the front, but the base is also shaped solidly like a real flower, making it easy to incorporate into decorations.

You cut the edge of the folded paper, then unfold it and fold it again while making use of the white on the back.

Because there are many fine reverse folds, the whole piece tends to wrinkle, but intentionally adding wrinkles is also recommended to achieve a softer-looking morning glory.

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firework ball

[Summer Origami Craft] How to Make a Fireworks Ball with Audio Guide ☆ Origami Fireworks Ball Tutorial — Decorations for July and August

firework ball

Let’s make a firework ball that can be used as room decor, an accent by the window or entryway, or even as a hanging ornament! With fireworks as the motif, it’s perfect for summer decorations.

First, cut both black origami paper and colored origami paper into circles.

Fold the black paper, draw the firework pattern, and cut it out.

Next, paste the black paper onto the colored paper.

Make a total of six identical pieces! Finally, apply glue to each semicircle, attach them one by one, and attach a string before closing the last side to finish.

Make lots to create a curtain-like display, or connect a few together for a lovely look!

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Melon wall decoration

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Melon wall decoration

One of the fruits that are in season in August is melon.

So how about making a melon as an August craft? First, prepare white copy paper and green construction paper, and crumple them into a ball using hand strength.

Once the construction paper is crumpled, open it up, apply glue to the back, and stick it over the copy paper as a cover.

Now you’ve made the base of the melon.

Next, paste thin strips of white paper on top to resemble the melon’s pattern, and attach a stem at the end to finish.

Some older adults may find it difficult to apply hand strength as they wish.

With this activity, they can enjoy it like a game while also working on functional improvement.

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In conclusion

August brings summer vacation when children are off from school, as well as many events and activities.

Older adults may look back on past memories and share stories from those days.

Feeling the season, some people might also come up with things they want to do this summer.

If it’s something that can be done at the facility, it might be nice to support them and do it together—it could be enjoyable as a recreational activity too.