Useful in care facilities! Ideas for autumn wall decorations
As the summer heat begins to ease, some of you might be starting to think about autumn-themed wall decorations.
In this article, we introduce ideas perfect for fall wall displays, so feel free to use them as inspiration.
From autumn leaves and red dragonflies to seasonal treats like persimmons and chestnuts, you’ll find plenty of ideas you can use for your displays.
Of course, staff at facilities can make them, but the simple ideas that can be completed in a short time are also great for creating together with users while having fun.
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Useful for care facilities! Ideas for autumn wall decorations (71–80)
Maple Leaves and Showa-Era Children
When a Showa-era scene unfolds, many older people surely feel nostalgic, warmed, and eager to reminisce.
How about making maple leaves and Showa-era children out of origami to decorate the wall? These days there are plenty of cute origami papers with many patterns.
Using patterned origami to fold the children’s kimonos would turn out adorable, too! A wall decoration of children looking up at the maple leaves is charming—staff can certainly make it, but it’s also nice for everyone to fold the pieces together, enjoy the process, and then display them.
Maple Leaf Wreath
Let’s make a wreath using colored origami that evokes autumn maple leaves! Fold maple leaves from origami in colors like orange and brown.
Use the same folding method for all of them, and make enough pieces to form a wreath.
The assembly is simple—just connect the folded maple leaves into a ring.
This should make it easier for many older adults to participate.
Origami involves moving your fingers while thinking through the steps, so it can be a good brain-training activity.
The finished “Maple Leaf Wreath” can be displayed on a facility wall or taken home, which also provides a sense of accomplishment.
Maple and ginkgo leaves
In autumn, you naturally feel like going out to see the fall foliage, don’t you? However, some older adults may find it difficult to go out.
So let’s bring the autumn colors indoors by making and decorating the walls with maple and ginkgo leaves! You can make lots of leaves using construction paper or origami and combine them with paper shaped like a tree trunk.
Another idea is to connect many red and yellow paper loops to form a single maple or ginkgo leaf.
Through these hands-on activities, you’ll not only stimulate the brain but also enjoy the artistic spirit of the season.
Useful for care facilities! Fall wall decoration ideas (81–90)
Maple leaf wall
How about creating a wall decoration covered entirely with maple leaves? Let’s express an autumn scene that even seniors who find it difficult to go out for fall foliage viewing can enjoy! Use any method you like—maple leaves made with paper-cutting techniques or folded origami leaves—and stretch large branches across the wall, layering the leaves on top.
Attach them while checking the balance of overlapping leaves and colors.
In addition to maple leaves, try adding fallen leaves, insects, or color-changing mountains.
Ginkgo wall decoration
When we think of plants that turn vivid colors in autumn, ginkgo trees are just as essential as maple leaves, showing a beautiful yellow.
This is a three-dimensional decoration that lets you make those lovely ginkgo leaves with origami.
The leaves are simple—folded like a folding screen and fastened on one side—but arranging several of them together creates a bright, striking look.
By varying the leaf sizes or paying attention to the shapes of the trunk and ginkgo nuts, you can make it look even more like a real ginkgo tree, which is also highly recommended.
Spider web
If you want decorations with a spooky Halloween vibe, how about making spiderwebs? Just fold origami paper four times, draw a spiderweb pattern, and cut—it’s easy enough for seniors to make, too.
Using large origami paper can create a striking wall decoration.
You can also make spiders, ghosts, and jack-o’-lanterns from other sheets and attach them to the web for a lively touch.
Try making lots in Halloween colors like red, purple, and black.
Cosmos hanging ornament
How about making a cosmos wall decoration with beautiful, delicate stems and leaves? All you need is origami paper and wood glue, so it’s easy to make.
For the flowers, join two petal-shaped pieces together, and use yellow origami in the center to create the pistil.
Give the petals dimension by adding layers or curling them so they look almost like real cosmos.
For the stems and leaves, cut them as you would for paper cutouts—be careful with the fine parts so they don’t get cut off.
Finally, roll a thin strip of origami into a border, place the pieces on top, and you’re done.
You can enjoy it not only as a wall decoration but also by hanging it.