[Respect for the Aged Day] Boost the mood with handmade touches! A roundup of lovely decoration ideas

Owl cards and wall decorations

Paper owl cards and wall decorations made with paper (with audio commentary) — How to make paper owl cards and wall decorations

Here’s an idea for wall decorations featuring an owl motif.

First, create a template in the shape of an owl, then cut out the shape from construction paper.

After that, simply glue the parts together in order, and you’re done.

The template-making step might seem challenging, but since the dimensions and markers are predetermined, even those who aren’t confident in drawing should be able to manage.

This idea is highly versatile—not only for wall decorations but also as stick decorations or even standalone message cards.

Feel free to adapt it to suit the venue and number of participants for Respect for the Aged Day events.

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Spiral bouquet

[Origami / Copy Paper] Spiral Bouquet / [Paper Flower] Spiral Bouquet

A spiral bouquet made with origami and drinking straws can create a bright, festive atmosphere for celebrations.

Why not use vibrant origami paper to celebrate Respect for the Aged Day? Cut off the flexible tip of a bendy straw and make 4–5 slits.

Make the flowers using origami paper that’s one-quarter the standard size.

Create four parts, round off the petal edges on each, then crease them to form an accordion fold.

Attach them into the slits on the straw, and then add the remaining accordion-folded parts to finish.

It’s an easy method, but it requires delicate work, making it a great recommendation for recreational activities for seniors.

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Respect for the Aged Day card written in brush calligraphy

Graffiti Art Maro-an #49 “Respect for the Aged Day” — To my beloved Grandpa and Grandma

Let’s prepare the perfect cards for Respect-for-the-Aged Day to express our daily gratitude and how much we love them.

If you place a personalized message card at each seat where seniors will sit at the celebration, they’re sure to be delighted! The idea we’re introducing this time uses brush lettering, but feel free to enjoy the decorations however you like.

You can aim for careful, beautiful handwriting, or boldly stylize the kanji and combine them with illustrations—that would be lovely, too.

Add colors and drawings to create bright, beautiful cards.

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Straw-craft style turtle ornament

“Made with Paper Twine” How to Make a Straw-Craft-Style Turtle Decoration. Let’s start getting ready to welcome the New Year with handmade creations!

Crafts made with origami or construction paper are lovely, but decorations made from different materials provide beneficial stimulation for seniors’ fingertips.

This time, let’s use paper cord to create a turtle ornament in the style of straw craft! Cut 16 strands of paper cord in two different lengths, and loosen the twist around the middle.

Gather five strands together and secure them with a rubber band, then start braiding.

Fasten with wire and shape it into a shell.

The key is to create a gentle roundness.

Treat the bundled sections as legs and trim each to the desired length.

Attach the body ornament, head, and tail ornament to finish.

Adding your favorite dried flowers or embellishments for originality makes it especially charming!

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Shichifuku Daruma (Seven Lucky Gods Daruma)

[Wall Decoration] Origami Paper Craft: 'How to Make the Seven Lucky Gods Daruma' – Activities for Elderly Care and Preschool Crafts | How to Make a Japanese Daruma Doll

Daruma dolls have long been cherished as lucky charms embodying the spirit of “fall down seven times, get up eight,” each one holding various wishes.

Among them, the Seven Lucky Daruma are said to carry different wishes depending on their color.

How about using these auspicious daruma as decorations for Respect for the Aged Day? You can make daruma using copier paper or colored construction paper.

By cutting slits into the body section, you can create a sense of three-dimensionality.

Draw any facial expression you like and add decorative accents for a lovely touch.

Try making them in various colors such as red, black, and green.

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Two-tone fan crane

Origami: 'Two-Colored Fan Crane'

The red-and-white fan crane is a perfect motif for celebrations.

How about making it together with seniors as an item to liven up Respect-for-the-Aged Day? After folding a red sheet of origami paper in half twice, make a cut in the center.

Fold along the cut and create an accordion fold.

Use the other side to fold the crane.

From here, the work becomes more detailed, but the steps are the same as folding a standard crane.

When making the second one, change the color or reverse the front and back before folding.

Combine the two pieces to complete the fan crane.

The fine movements in origami help exercise seniors’ fingers and provide good stimulation for the brain.

Let’s all make them and enhance the atmosphere for Respect-for-the-Aged Day.

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Hanging ornament of fans

[Simple ✨ Good Luck] Hanging Fan Decoration Made with Origami ✨ [New Year’s Ornament] Auspicious ✨

Because a folding fan spreads out toward the end, it has long been considered a lucky item and is a familiar motif for older adults as well.

How about making a hanging fan decoration for Respect for the Aged Day? Prepare solid-color, traditional Japanese-patterned, and gold origami paper, and cut each to the desired sizes.

After applying glue, accordion-fold them as shown in the video.

Once you’ve made two pieces, stack them and staple the lower part together.

Open and shape them to complete the fan.

Attach a string, and you’ll have a lovely Japanese-style hanging decoration.

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