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[For Seniors] Wall Decorations to Enhance the Tanabata Atmosphere: Ideas Compilation

For craft activities in senior care facilities, we recommend making seasonal projects that let everyone feel the changes of the four seasons.

Among these, wall decorations are especially useful: they help with fine-motor rehabilitation and can also spark deeper communication with those around them.

This time, we’re sharing wall decoration ideas for Tanabata, the major event in July.

We’ve gathered many ideas featuring classic Tanabata motifs such as Hikoboshi and Orihime, bamboo decorations, and the Milky Way.

Use this article as a guide to create lovely wall decorations together with the seniors.

[For Seniors] Wall Decorations to Enhance the Tanabata Atmosphere: Idea Collection (41–50)

Tanabata decoration – Fukinagashi (streamers)

Handmade Cute Tanabata Decorations! How to Make a Streamer with Tissue Paper and Origami [With Voice Commentary] Tanabata Series #8 / Grandma’s Origami
Tanabata decoration - Fukinagashi (streamers)

Easy to display in miniature size! Here are some ideas for Tanabata streamers.

When you think of Tanabata decorations, what comes to mind? Maybe net ornaments, paper baskets, or tanzaku wish strips.

This time, let’s make streamers, which are traditionally displayed to pray for improvement in handicrafts and weaving.

You’ll need three sheets of tissue paper, one sheet of origami paper, thread, craft glue, paste, and scissors.

Changing the colors of the tissue and origami paper can give a different feel and make it more fun.

Try finding your favorite combination!

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In conclusion

We introduced wall decoration ideas perfect for Tanabata. The motifs ranged from classic, traditional Tanabata ornaments to unique and cute ones like pandas. There are various ways to make each motif, so please try creating them together with older adults while considering the level of difficulty!