[For Seniors] Summer Wall Decorations: A Collection of Fun, Eye-Catching Motifs
Many senior care facilities may be thinking it’s about time to switch their wall displays to something summery.
In this article, we introduce summer wall decor ideas for older adults.
We’ve gathered projects that evoke summer—like the ocean, morning glories, fireworks, and Tanabata—so please give them a try.
Even simple ideas can be impactful if you make many of the same piece and display them together.
For example, sunflowers, hydrangeas, and festival lanterns are perfect for this.
Of course, combining several summery motifs can also make for a delightful wall display.
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[For Seniors] Summer Wall Decorations: A Collection of Fun-to-Look-At Motifs (71–80)
Swaying bamboo decorations of Orihime and Hikoboshi
“The Swaying Tanabata and Hikoboshi Bamboo Decoration” is a craft idea that lets residents enjoy the Tanabata spirit at a care facility.
Make a cooling, gently swaying mechanism by punching a hole in the bottom of a paper plate and threading a rubber band through it.
Create a starry sky on the plate by sticking on round stickers, and add star-shaped pieces made from colored construction paper.
Cut out Orihime and Hikoboshi from construction paper, color their outfits with colored cellophane, and hang them with pipe cleaners for a three-dimensional finish.
Use colored pens to freely draw faces and patterns, resulting in uniquely personal creations.
It’s a Tanabata craft filled with the joy of making and displaying.
Goldfish sway ornament
We would like to introduce a summer-themed wall decoration idea: the “Swaying Goldfish” mobile.
Attach tissue-paper fins to goldfish cut from colored construction paper to create a soft, airy texture.
Use light blue paper for the background and add aquatic plants to evoke a cool, underwater atmosphere.
The hanging goldfish sway gently, adding a dynamic, refreshing feel.
The materials are safe and the process is simple.
Working in a group can also encourage interaction among participants.
It’s a wall decoration that lets you enjoy the feeling of summer—give it a try!
Goldfish suncatcher
Here’s a recommended idea for a summer craft to make at a day service: the “Goldfish Suncatcher.” Goldfish made with transparent acrylic parts catch the light and sparkle, creating a cool, refreshing atmosphere.
By reusing an empty cheese box as the base, it’s easy, eco-friendly, and very stable.
Although it uses familiar materials, the finished piece looks highly polished.
The detailed finger work is also effective for fine-motor rehabilitation.
Participants can take their creations home and enjoy displaying this seasonally themed craft.
swim ring
We get more chances to go to the pool or the beach in summer, don’t we? Watching people bob around in the water with floaties under the blazing sun makes you feel cool just looking at them.
So let’s make a swim ring out of origami.
The size of the ring will change depending on the size of the paper you use.
If you make it in a larger size, you can even create a base for a wreath shaped like a swim ring.
Make the parts of the ring using both the colored side and the white side of the paper.
Some parts require fine folds, but since you’ll be making several identical pieces, it becomes easy once you learn the steps.
Insert the parts into each other to complete the swim ring.
If you add origami animals or children to the ring, it will turn out super cute.
ghost
Here’s an introduction to a ghost origami that makes that hot, tingly feeling go “whoosh.” It’s a design of a ghost in a white sheet, with both hands held forward.
You can use the white side of any origami paper even if the paper itself isn’t white.
Of course, folding it with papers of different colors can also make for a fun piece.
After folding, draw in the eyes and mouth.
This is where the individuality of older adults really shines through.
The finished ghosts can be glued onto a wreath or hung as parts of a garland.
Ghost origami is sure to be a hit for Halloween in October.
pinwheel
On hot summer days, there are things that make you feel cool, aren’t there? The sound of wind chimes, sprinkling water, and tokoroten jelly are just a few.
A pinwheel might be one of those cool-feeling items too, don’t you think? A pinwheel that spins in a light summer breeze or with a gentle puff of air—watching it whirl around somehow makes you feel cooler and more at ease.
Cut slits in four places on a piece of origami paper and fold the corners toward the center.
The key is to bring the corners to the center without making creases—more like folding them over gently.
Fix the pinwheel with a toothpick and attach it to a straw to finish.
It’s the kind of craft that might even bring back memories for older adults of playing with pinwheels when they were young.
lantern
In summer, festivals are held, and some senior care facilities host summer festivals as well.
Many older adults enjoy spending time with games and recreational activities featured at these events.
Here is an introduction to making paper lanterns with origami so seniors can feel the fun of summer festivals.
You can make one with a single sheet of origami paper, and the steps aren’t too complicated, so it’s an easy project to try.
Why not make them with papers in various colors? Arrange and display a rainbow of lanterns.
Lanterns that evoke summer festivals can help older adults feel the cheerful atmosphere of the season.