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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] Enjoy Koinobori Indoors: Wall Decoration Ideas (31–40)

Carp streamers and irises

[Craft Idea] Koinobori and Iris Flowers (May, Spring) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation / OT / Day Service) (Early Childhood Education) (Origami) (Japanese Traditions)

Carp streamers and irises

These carp streamers and iris wall decorations are perfect for large groups to enjoy making together.

Irises are flowers that brighten early summer, blooming from early to mid-May! Combine them with carp streamers—an iconic symbol of May—in a wall layout to fully embrace the season.

Both projects involve folding origami and simple cut-and-paste crafting, so they aren’t very difficult.

You can divide the parts among participants and decorate the wall together later, or have participants just make the parts while staff handle the actual decorating.

The more pieces there are, the livelier the wall will look—and older adults are likely to appreciate it even more.

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Koinobori made from egg cartons

Children’s Day: Koinobori made from egg cartons (carp-shaped streamers)

Koinobori made from egg cartons

How about making colorful and cute carp streamers using clear egg cartons? They’re easy to create with familiar materials, making them perfect for May activities at day service centers! First, cut colored construction paper to make the carp’s head, tail fin, and eyes.

Next, place crumpled origami paper into each compartment of the egg carton.

You can keep the patterns consistent or mix them up—try expressing your own original carp scales.

Finally, tie knots at both ends of a ribbon, attach it to the egg carton, close the carton, and staple on the head and tail fin—and you’re done! Adding the ribbon lets you hang it on the wall, making it a lovely accent for your interior decor.

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Koinobori (carp streamers) hung up for decoration

[Still in time!] How to Make a Tsumami-Zaiku Carp Streamer (Koinobori) [Hanging Decoration]

Koinobori (carp streamers) hung up for decoration

We’d like to introduce a hanging carp streamer decoration made with soft-textured chirimen (crepe) fabric.

The carp’s scales are created using tsumami-zaiku.

Tsumami-zaiku involves folding small pieces of fabric and shaping them with tweezers.

Through making this project, older adults can get plenty of fine-motor hand activity.

Even if you don’t use chirimen, it should still turn out cute with ordinary fabric.

You can attach a string to hang the finished piece, or turn it into a garland or wreath—your ideas can expand the possibilities of the project.

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Carp streamer made from plastic bags

[Children's Day Craft] Cute Carp Streamer with a Plastic Bag ♪ How to Make a Carp-Shaped Streamer ☆

Carp streamer made from plastic bags

A simple and cute carp streamer (koinobori) made with a transparent plastic bag.

It’s perfect for a craft activity at a day service, and also wonderful to make with your grandchildren! To make it, crumple tissue paper and put it into a clear plastic bag, then secure the opening with tape.

Decorate it with a face and tail cut from construction paper, round sticker eyes, and fins made by cutting up bento cups.

Add a windsock pole with a pinwheel for an extra-fancy finish! You can also color the face and tail with markers and have fun making koinobori in your favorite colors.

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Koinobori made with paper cores

[Craft] Paper Tube Koinobori: Children's Day (Tango no Sekku)

Koinobori made with paper cores

Here’s a cute carp streamer craft using paper tubes.

After you finish a roll of toilet paper or kitchen paper, you’re left with the cardboard tube.

These tubes are usually made of thick paper, and their cylindrical shape makes them perfect for crafting.

Cover the tube with origami paper in colors like red or blue, then cut the tail fin.

Use round stickers to make the eyes and scales and stick them on.

You can display the piece on a wall at this stage.

For an extra touch, punch a hole and insert a chopstick so it can stand upright.

It’s also nice to display in seniors’ rooms.

The shape of the paper tube beautifully captures the rounded form of a carp streamer.

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