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[Respect for the Aged Day] Boost the mood with handmade touches! A roundup of lovely decoration ideas
Respect for the Aged Day is a special occasion to express our gratitude and respect to seniors who carry years of experience and wisdom.
How about creating a warm, cozy atmosphere at home with handmade decorations? Try hanging an origami garland, making a wreath out of paper plates, or getting creative with wall décor.
In this article, we’ll share bright and cheerful decoration ideas.
The time spent making them together will become a priceless memory.
Please use these tips to help you create a wonderful celebration for Respect for the Aged Day.
Respect for the Aged Day: Elevate the atmosphere with handmade touches! A roundup of lovely decoration ideas (1–10)
paper fanNEW!
By making them in various colors and sizes, you can easily decorate the venue! Cut a rectangular sheet of construction paper in half, then accordion-fold each piece.
Once done, glue them together to form a loop.
Prepare a piece of thick paper (card stock) that matches the circumference of the circle you’ll create with the construction paper, place the looped paper inside it, and press the center to open it up.
Glue a circle-cut piece of paper to the center, then remove the thick paper around the circumference to finish! When making larger sizes, also attach a circular piece of paper to the center on the back.
By sticking them in various places at random, you’ll create a stylish venue.
Crane and turtleNEW!
https://www.tiktok.com/@matsurigroup/video/7281507797437517057How about some wall decoration ideas featuring cranes and turtles? Simply sticking cranes and turtles made from origami or colored paper on the wall can easily create an auspicious, traditional Japanese atmosphere.
Using papers in a variety of colors will make the space bright and lively, naturally lifting the spirits of those who see it.
Since cranes and turtles symbolize longevity and good health, they are perfect for birthday celebrations and will likely be appreciated by older guests as well.
It might also be nice to make them little by little together with everyone before the party.
The handmade touch adds warmth and can spark conversation.
Definitely consider giving it a try.
balloon standNEW!
Here’s an idea using balloon stands you can even get at 100-yen shops.
You can easily create decorations that set a celebratory mood.
First, place confetti balloons—sparkly ones with paper confetti inside—on the stand, and combine them with pastel-colored balloons for a soft, gentle feel.
Adding ribbons gives movement and dimension, making each balloon look more glamorous.
By adjusting the height and color balance, you create a cohesive look throughout the space, and it’s easy to brighten up walls and tabletops.
Preparation is quick, so it’s an easy option to use for birthday parties and events at senior care facilities.
balloon flowerNEW!
A cute flower you can make with just balloons in various colors and a paper plate! Cut five slits in the paper plate and make a hole in the center.
Then simply tuck the tied ends of inflated balloons into the slits.
It’s easiest to start inserting the balloons from the center.
Try arranging the balloons however you like—change the color of the center versus the outer balloons, or make every balloon a different color.
When hanging it on the wall, secure a rubber band to the wall using masking tape shaped like a sharp sign (#), then thread the rubber band through one of the flower’s balloon “petals” to help keep it from falling.
party hatNEW!
Let’s use drawing paper or cardstock and some yarn to make essential party hats for a celebration.
First, cut the drawing paper or cardstock into a shape that can be rolled into a cone, then roll it up to form the cone.
Next, wrap yarn around three aligned fingers about 70–80 times.
Slide the yarn bundle off your fingers and tie the center with an extra piece of yarn.
Cut the loops on both the top and bottom to make a pom-pom for the tip of the party hat.
Attach it to the top of the cone-shaped hat you made first, and it’s done! Make them in wearable sizes so that all the older adults participating can put them on, too!
party flagNEW!
Recommended when you want to decorate the venue easily! Since it’s simple to make, have older adults help while you work together.
First, when using 15 cm × 15 cm origami paper, cut each sheet into quarters.
Fold each piece into a triangle and open it, then fold both sides toward the crease you just made.
For the remaining section, fold it once and open it, then fold it again along the new crease and leave it in that folded state.
Make as many as you need.
When you’re done, place a string in the part you folded last and fold it over twice to secure it.
Repeat this for the number of origami pieces and the desired string length, and you’re finished! Tape the ends of the string to the wall as is, and decorate.
Wall decoration – Crane
Cranes are a symbol of longevity, right? With the wish that seniors will stay healthy and live long, how about making crane wall decorations for Respect for the Aged Day? Prepare four colors of construction paper: white, black, red, and yellow.
Use white for the crane’s body, black for the patterns and eyes, red for the head marking, and yellow for the beak.
Simply combine and paste these pieces together to complete the crane.
You can make many and decorate a lot, or create one large crane—both are great options! You could also draw the eyes and patterns with a marker instead of using construction paper.