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[For Seniors] Enjoy Koinobori Indoors: Wall Decoration Ideas Collection

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When it comes to May’s main event, Children’s Day is a big favorite among kids.

Many of you probably decorated your homes with carp streamers when your children were little.

These days, some cities even host events where unused carp streamers from households are displayed along rivers, making them beloved by people of all ages.

This time, we’re sharing wall decoration ideas featuring carp streamers that are perfect for May.

There are many creative ways to make and display carp streamers, so you can enjoy both crafting and decorating.

Just by putting them up in your room, you’ll instantly feel the spirit of May.

By all means, try making them together with everyone!

[For Seniors] Indoor Koinobori Fun: Wall Decoration Ideas (1–10)

Ring-decorated carp streamers

[Ring Ornament Craft Idea] Carp streamers made with paper chains! (May wall decorations) (Activities for seniors, occupational therapy, day service, preschool, DIY, origami, creative, easy)

Ring-decorated carp streamers

Here’s an introduction to a project that cleverly uses lots of paper chain loops to represent the scales of a carp streamer.

It’s also a great idea for wall decorations.

Paper chains are often used for party and event decor, right? They’re usually made from strips of origami paper cut into narrow rectangles.

This time, let’s turn those chains into the scales of a koi nobori (carp streamer).

Make an extra-large loop to serve as the tail fin.

Attach the chain “scales” and the big tail fin to a carp face cut from construction paper.

That alone makes a splendid carp streamer, but try making a rotating arrow wheel (yaguruma) and streamers (fukinagashi) to go with it for even more atmosphere.

Seniors making the paper chains will likely enjoy lively conversation with those around them as they work.

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Carp streamer wall decoration

[Elderly Recreation] May Carp Streamer Wall Decoration [Easy Craft] Carp streamer

Carp streamer wall decoration

Why not try making a seasonal carp streamer (koinobori) wall decoration? Using paper cups adds a nice bit of three-dimensionality.

First, cut a paper cup into four equal sections to make the koinobori body.

Wrap origami paper around the cup pieces to create the scales and glue it in place.

Add eye stickers to finish the fish.

Fold a samurai helmet (kabuto), a pinwheel, and irises (shobu) as well.

Assemble everything and glue it onto a backing sheet.

If you make a set of decorations for the whole year and swap them out, it brings a pleasant change to everyday life.

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Koinobori hanging decoration

[Care Recreation] “Koinobori Hanging Decoration” made with construction paper and chiyogami (traditional patterned paper)

Koinobori hanging decoration

This is a hanging decoration with gently swaying carp streamers.

By using chiyogami paper, the design appeals to seniors as well.

Roll your favorite color of construction paper into a tube, fold the chiyogami in half and cut it to create a scale pattern.

When you attach the chiyogami to the construction paper tube, the base color shows through, creating a beautiful contrast! By coordinating the colors and patterns of the construction paper and chiyogami, you can make a one-of-a-kind carp streamer.

Adding an origami helmet or pinwheel will make it even more festive.

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[For Seniors] Enjoy Koinobori Indoors: Wall Decoration Ideas (11–20)

Koinobori everyone can freely draw together

[Koinobori] “Recommendation for Drawing Koinobori” — Craft, Painting, Wall Decorations, Preschool Crafts, Elderly Care Recreation #Koinobori

Koinobori everyone can freely draw together

Instead of cutting thick paper or doing origami, how about freely drawing carp streamers? Using a brush helps exercise your fingertips and can even serve as brain training.

Feel free to choose any method or style you like! Brushes make it easy to vary pressure, so take advantage of that to draw scales and fins.

If you have plenty of space to work, preparing a large sheet of paper might be a good idea.

As you draw, you might find the ideas keep coming—“Let’s make it look like more are swimming,” or “Let’s focus on the background,” and so on!

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Hanging ornaments made with felt

[No-Sew] Carp Streamer Hanging Decoration Made with Felt 🎏 / Children’s Day DIY / Tango no Sekku

Hanging ornaments made with felt

Carp streamers swimming majestically across the sky are a familiar sight in May, aren’t they? Some older adults may have even raised carp streamers at their own homes.

Here’s a felt carp streamer craft that’s perfect for May and looks as if it’s really swimming.

Cut felt into the shape of a carp and attach felt scales.

We recommend using a hot glue gun, which dries quickly and has strong adhesion.

With a glue gun, you can make it without sewing.

If you also make and attach the five-color streamers and the pinwheel ornament, it will look even more wonderful.

To celebrate Children’s Day, you can also make felt kashiwa-mochi and hang them together.

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Koinobori made with tsumami-zaiku

[Tsumami Zaiku] Let’s make carp streamers to display in a frame! Children’s Day – Tango no Sekku

Koinobori made with tsumami-zaiku

Koinobori carp streamers swimming majestically across the fresh May skies.

In some areas lately, chances to see koinobori have been decreasing.

For many older adults, Children’s Day and the Boys’ Festival may bring to mind these carp streamers.

So let’s make a koinobori frame decoration that looks as if it’s really swimming.

If you use the tsumami-zaiku technique for the koinobori’s body, it will give a scaly look.

Tsumami-zaiku is one of Japan’s traditional crafts.

The maru-tsumami, made by folding small pieces of fabric into triangles, seems perfect for the scales.

Craftwork that uses your fingers can also be expected to stimulate the brain.

If you also make iris flowers with tsumami-zaiku and arrange them in the frame, it will turn out even more lovely.

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Swimming koinobori (carp streamers)

May seasonal wall decoration: 'Swimming Koinobori made from a single sheet of construction paper'—the scales move!! Eye-opening!! 'Template version available' How to make a swimming carp #koinobori #howto

Swimming koinobori (carp streamers)

How about brightening up the walls of a senior care facility with dynamic carp streamers? It could also be a great group activity for a day-service recreation session.

The charm of this craft is that you can make it with just one sheet of construction paper! Fold the paper in half vertically and cut with scissors.

Glue the two pieces together to form a long rectangle.

Next, accordion-fold it to create two mountain folds.

Then, cut along a rounded, arcing line to represent the koi scales.

Finally, open up the slit paper and decorate the patterns with pens, crayons, or colored pencils—and you’re done! Using different colors of construction paper, like blue, red, and green, will make the wall display look even more splendid.

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