[For Seniors] Fall Wall Decoration Ideas

Cosmos flower wreath

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Cosmos, a representative flower of autumn—why not brighten up your room with a wreath of origami flowers? Fold a single sheet of paper into eighths, then cut it into a petal shape as if making a paper cutout; when you unfold it, you’ll have a cosmos with eight petals.

There are no intricate folding steps to create petal details, so it’s beginner-friendly.

Use several colors of paper—pink, orange, yellow, white, red—to add vibrancy.

It’s even better if you use origami of different sizes to make flowers both large and small.

Simple Maple Leaf

Here’s an easy way to fold a maple leaf using a single sheet of origami paper without scissors or glue.

First, fold the paper into a triangle, open it, then fold along the opposite diagonal into a triangle and open it to create crease lines.

Fold the left and right sides inward to meet the center crease.

Turn it over and match the bottom triangle to the top triangle.

Rotate the paper back to its original orientation, open the pockets, and fold them along the center line.

Fold the bottom triangle up in half, turn it over, fold back the upper left and right sections, and shape it into a maple leaf.

You’re done!

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Torn-paper collage: Moon-viewing rabbit

@saisyouan

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Otsukimi (moon-viewing) is one of Japan’s long-standing traditions.

So, let’s make a moon-viewing scene with a rabbit for the September calendar using torn-paper collage.

Because you use your fingertips to tear and paste the paper onto a backing sheet, this kind of collage can also serve as brain training.

The September moon-viewing is known as Jūgoya or the Harvest Moon and is held on the full moon around September 15.

It became cherished as an autumn harvest festival, and because people offered taro as a prayer for a good harvest, it came to be called Imomeigetsu (“Taro Moon”).

Many older adults may also be very familiar with September’s moon-viewing.

Try making it while chatting about Otsukimi.

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Cosmos and Dragonflies

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It varies by variety, but cosmos flowers are at their best around September.

You’ve probably seen fields covered in colorful cosmos, haven’t you? Cosmos is a seasonal word for autumn in haiku, and it also has a commemorative day in September.

Incorporating cosmos— which evoke autumn and September— into a calendar can help older adults feel the season as well.

Cut origami or construction paper into cosmos shapes and paste them onto the calendar backing.

If you also make dragonflies, a quintessential autumn insect, and display them together, you’ll create a piece that conveys an even stronger autumn atmosphere.

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Nakajima Junko

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Moon and Cosmos

@hirose_ds

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For the September calendar, let’s use the moon and cosmos flowers as our theme.

The full moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival and cosmos, one of the representative flowers of autumn—cut these two motifs out of origami or construction paper, or fold them with origami, and paste them onto the calendar base.

A calendar featuring graceful cosmos blooming under the harvest moon will help seniors feel the season as well.

It’s said that from September to October is the time when the moon looks most beautiful.

During this period, it rains regularly, washing dust out of the air, so the moon can be seen in clear, crisp skies.

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Persimmon Paper-Collage Calendar

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Here’s an idea for a “persimmon torn-paper art” project that expresses the fruit by tearing orange and red paper into small pieces.

Add leaves and branches to create a natural look, and use it as a calendar decoration to evoke the richness of the autumn season.

Torn-paper art, which involves using the hands and fingers, is effective for finger dexterity and stimulating cognitive function in older adults, and it also helps cultivate concentration.

As a calendar decoration, it enhances the seasonal atmosphere and creates a warm, soothing space.

It’s a recommended craft that can be enjoyed at a relaxed pace.

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November calendar collage

[Calendar Collage] I made a collage for the November calendar [Using sticker washi tape]

How about making a fall-themed collage with the calendar you have now? All you need are washi tapes with autumn patterns and your favorite stickers.

Prepare designs that are perfect for fall, such as autumn leaves, ginkgo, dango, and squirrels.

Use washi tape to frame the standout areas, then place stickers in the empty spaces while keeping the overall balance in mind.

You can also combine several stickers to create an autumnal scene.

Transform your calendar into the image of autumn that you have in mind.

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