[For Seniors] Ideas for Wall Decorations to Enhance the Festive Atmosphere of a Sports Day
The weather is getting warmer, and it’s a great season to get moving.
Some adult day care and other senior facilities may even be holding sports days, don’t you think?
You’ll want to create lovely wall decorations that help build excitement for the event.
So this time, we’re introducing ideas for sports day decorations you can make as a recreation activity.
If you make them while chatting about sports day with the seniors around you, the crafting time will be enjoyable too.
Decorating the walls with pieces you’ve made yourself adds vibrant color, fosters a sense of attachment to the facility, and can help create emotional stability.
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[For Seniors] Boost the Sports Day Atmosphere: Wall Decoration Idea Collection (21–30)
red-and-white Daruma
Would you like to make red-and-white daruma dolls to brighten up your celebration wall? Prepare two balls made by crumpling paper, then cover each from the top with red and white origami paper and glue them on.
Attach a paper face and patterns made from yellow origami, and you’re done.
You can make a large daruma to display, or create small ones and arrange them to form characters like “祝” (congratulations) or “おめでとう” (best wishes).
In addition to red and white, making a gold daruma will also look festive.
They’re easy to make, so give it a try!
Japanese-style paper fan
If you want to add a refined touch to your sports day with calm, elegant wall decor, how about Japanese-style paper fans? It’s an easy idea using washi-patterned paper.
Glue together four sheets of paper folded in an accordion, then open them from an upright position like a blooming flower.
That’s all it takes to create a gorgeous paper fan.
Don’t forget to attach a backing sheet on the reverse side for support.
Make a few in different sizes for an even more authentic look.
Of course, you don’t have to use washi-patterned paper—anything goes.
It’s a wall decoration you can arrange however you like!
Paper fans and garlands
Super stylish paper fans and garlands.
Surprisingly, you can make both at once—and using envelopes! Cut off the flap of the envelope, clip it in place, then glue the cut-off piece and the center in a T shape.
Punch two holes near the bottom.
Thread a string through the holes, avoid the glued area, and cut the bottom into a triangle to finish the garland! Open up the remaining envelope and glue it to create a three-dimensional paper fan.
Two decorations in one go—it’s a crafty, cost-effective idea.
Animals’ Footrace
Animal motifs are a must for wall decorations! How about animals racing each other? Cut out thick paper, layer and glue the pieces to shape them.
Adding confetti and the like makes it look even more lively.
The great thing about this idea is that a quick web search brings up tons of tutorials and reference photos.
It’s perfect for when you’re not confident in your design sense or don’t have time to make something elaborate.
Join the cute animals and enjoy a fun sports day!
Heart garland
Here’s a wall decoration idea you’ll want to keep in mind—not just for sports days, but for any kind of event.
Cut colored construction paper into long, narrow strips, curl each strip around so the ends meet, and staple (or otherwise fasten) the ends to form a heart.
Make lots of these, then connect the hearts together like a paper chain, and you’re done! The cute look might put people in a gentle, happy mood.
You can also thread string along the vertical axis of each heart to hang them in a downward line.
Recycled Craft! Cheer Wall Decoration
Unavoidable everyday items like toilet paper rolls often end up as trash.
Here’s an idea: instead of throwing them straight into the bin, turn them into materials for wall decorations! You can glue origami paper onto a toilet paper roll, draw a face, and add pom-poms or other accessories to create a character cheering on athletes.
You can also use thick paper to make national flags—an empty tissue box would be perfect for that.
It’s a good habit to always ask yourself if something “unnecessary” can be transformed into something else!
Paper construction paper flower decoration
Despite its delicate appearance, the method is simple! How about making a lovely floral wall decoration? Prepare construction paper cut into narrow strips, making several in different lengths.
Take one strip and roll it into a teardrop shape; then layer a longer strip around it, also into a teardrop.
Once you have three layers, align the ends and staple to secure.
Make about 8 to 10 of these, then glue their sides together to form a flower.
The finished look is geometric and stylish, and choosing your paper colors carefully will enhance the design.