[For Seniors] Fall Wall Decoration Ideas

Halloween wreath

I tried making a Halloween wreath by hand — Halloween Wreath

Chic wreaths are a staple of stylish cafés and salons.

Seeing seasonal wreaths that are just a step ahead of the calendar can often be soothing, right? Why not try making one with a Halloween twist? You could simply draw Halloween characters on paper, cut them out, and paste them on, but here we’ll make everything three-dimensional! We’ll weave the spiderweb with yarn, and create the pumpkin heads using a mechanism like opening a miniature book inside out.

You can even use real dried branches and leaves.

Try incorporating small lights from a 100-yen shop, too!

Paper core bat

Paper Tube Bat / Halloween Craft

These bats are incredibly handy when decorating a room with a Halloween vibe.

Make plenty of them and they’ll look like a swarm, boosting the spookiness.

First, cut a toilet paper roll in half—leave it as is if you want a bigger bat—and cover it with black paper.

It’s a good idea to line the inside with black paper too.

For the wings, use cellophane or plastic and craft the shape.

Make the eyes a vivid yellow or gold to contrast with the black! If you decorate with fluorescent paint, they’ll glow in the dark.

These bats will spark all kinds of creative ideas!

dragonfly ornament

[Elderly Recreation] Dragonfly Decoration [Autumn Craft]

When it comes to autumn scenery, many people probably imagine a scene at dusk with dragonflies darting about.

This activity shows you how to make dragonflies—an essential element of that autumn landscape—using disposable chopsticks and washi origami.

First, wrap hemp twine around a cut piece of chopstick to create the dragonfly’s body.

Next, attach coiled twine pieces as the eyes, and form a loop from origami paper; shape it and attach it in the position of the wings to complete the whole piece.

Choose your colors and shapes to bring out your own originality.

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Grape wreath made with chirimen fabric

Craft Art: Fragrance of Autumn Grape Wreath ~with how-to instructions

Here’s how to make a grape wreath using chirimen fabric and covered buttons.

Cut the chirimen fabric into circles.

Place the rounded side of a covered button in the center of a fabric circle and secure it with glue as if wrapping it.

Once wrapped, press in the remaining part of the covered button with the metal side facing up.

This completes a grape berry.

Attach the grape berries to a backing sheet to form a bunch of grapes.

Decorate the wreath base with paper grape leaves and the grape bunches.

The texture of chirimen fabric adds warmth to the piece.

It’s a craft that older adults are likely to enjoy as a lovely grape-themed project.

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Grape wall hanging decoration

Let's make a wall hanging decoration of grapes.🍇

When there’s a grape craft displayed indoors, some older adults may think, “Ah, autumn has arrived.” Here’s an easy grape wall decoration you can make with familiar materials.

Take a small rectangular piece of tissue paper for flowers and wrap a small balled-up piece of tissue inside so it forms a round shape.

Use colors that evoke grapes, like blue or purple.

Connect the crumpled tissue pieces to create a grape cluster.

Assemble paper straws to make a hanging base and attach the grapes.

Make leaves and a stem as well, and stick them on to complete the piece.

You can make it using only items from a 100-yen shop, so please use this as a reference and give it a try.

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Grape picture postcard

I tried making a pop-style grape picture postcard using a stencil. ♪ Tasty grapes—one grape, two grapes? 🍇😋

We’re going to make a grape-themed craft using a stencil for stamping.

Cut construction paper into round shapes of different sizes.

Place the cut circles on the postcard backing and start stamping.

The key is to shift the circles as you stamp so they form the shape of a bunch of grapes.

You can use pieces of cut sponge as stamps, or purchase dedicated stamps from craft stores.

This stamping craft seems like something older adults would also enjoy.

Once it’s finished, you can have fun sending your grape art postcards to family and friends.

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Gradient Cosmos

Kimie Gangi Autumn Wall Decorations: “How to Make Gradient Cosmos” – Simple, Beautiful, with Leaf Templates Included

Cosmos flowers often flutter delicately and come in vivid colors.

Let’s try making a paper craft that captures the feel of cosmos flowers.

We’ll use medium-weight colored quality paper, which has more body than copy paper and is just the right thickness for folding and layering.

After cutting the paper into petal shapes, add a gradient.

Create the gradient by smudging crayon with your finger.

The key is to wrap your finger with plastic wrap when making the gradient.

This method seems enjoyable for older adults as well.

Layer the petals to form a cosmos flower.

Make some leaves and attach them to the flower to finish it off even more beautifully.

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