[For Seniors] Summer Wall Decorations: A Collection of Fun, Eye-Catching Motifs

Cute translucent plastic cup aquarium

[Easy Summer Craft 🐠] Plastic Cup Aquarium / How to Make a Plastic Cup Aquarium.

These cute, cool-looking translucent plastic cup crafts are perfect for summer and are an easy idea for seniors to try.

By placing two layers of blue cellophane or transparent origami inside a clear plastic cup, you can create a water-like transparent effect.

Cut masking tape—first stuck onto baking paper—into shapes like fish or jellyfish, and stick them on the inside of a separate cup.

Finally, stack the cups, and you’ll have a clever mechanism that makes the creatures inside look like they’re moving.

It engages fine motor skills while letting you enjoy colors and shapes, stimulating creativity and offering an easy way to feel the season.

It’s also a big plus that it can be done indoors without strain, even on hot days.

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spiral hanging ornament

Spiral decorations made with easy origami: 2 types (with voice commentary) | How to make an easy origami decoration: 2 types

It’s a decorative piece with uniquely beautiful curves, created by twisting and joining long, thin strips cut from origami paper.

First, fold the paper to make creases, then cut along those creases; fold the top into a triangle so it’s ready for gluing later.

Next, glue the triangular folds together, twist each strip, and finally glue the bottom ends to finish.

The impression will change depending on the color of origami you choose and how tightly you twist it.

Combining multiple colors also gives it a more luxurious look, so it’s highly recommended.

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Authentic morning glory made with five sheets of origami

[Origami] How to make a morning glory / How to make origami 'Morning Glory'.

Let’s make a beautiful three-dimensional morning glory! You’ll use five sheets of origami to create one bloom, so the difficulty may be a bit high.

Make five parts, then assemble and glue them together.

To prevent the glue from coming off, it’s a good idea to hold the pieces in place with clips or clothespins as you work.

For the finishing touch, slightly fold the rim to give the morning glory a 3D look.

You can also change the size of the sheets to make morning glories in different sizes—give it a try!

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SUMMER Garland

【Origami】Sunflower Paper Fan - SUMMER Garland

This SUMMER garland will instantly brighten up any room with a lively vibe! It’s also great as a wall decoration at home or in senior care facilities, so give it a try.

First, attach a half-cut piece of brown origami paper to the center of a yellow-toned sheet.

Make two identical pieces, accordion-fold each one, and connect them.

While folded, round off both ends with scissors, tie a string at the center, open it into a circle, and secure the two seams with clips or glue—and you’re done! You can also have fun customizing it by adding not only sunflower blooms but also leaves and other summery motifs.

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festival

When it comes to events that let you fully feel the summer, summer festivals and Bon dances come to mind.

Festivals are traditional events that have long been cherished, so they’re a familiar theme for older adults as well.

If you want to capture the festival atmosphere on a wall display, a yagura tower and paper lanterns are essential.

Adding items that liven up festivals—like goldfish, morning glories, and fireworks—will make the display feel even more festive.

Silhouettes of people dancing or carrying a mikoshi portable shrine would also look wonderful.

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Shaved ice wall decoration

How to Make a “Kakigori” Wall Decoration! Easy with Free Templates! Summer, July, August, Festival, Shaved Ice, Food Stall, Construction Paper Crafts, Wall Decor, Papercraft, Paper Craft

In summer, you can find all kinds of shaved ice—luxurious versions loaded with fruit, Japanese-style varieties, and ones with a fluffy texture! In recent years, stylish cafes and specialty shops offering rich shaved ice have even become a hot topic.

Shaved ice also makes a perfect motif for summer wall decorations.

It brings a cool, refreshing vibe, so try making some together with seniors for a fun activity.

Another plus is that just changing the syrup color can create a vibrant, colorful display.

There aren’t many paper parts to cut out either, so it’s an easy theme to craft.

If a shaved ice alone feels a bit plain, add elements like a traditional “kakigōri” banner or an old-fashioned ice shaver for an extra charming touch!

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Sunflower wall decoration

Kimie Gangi’s July wall display: Fast, super-easy “Sunflowers made with Hanako-chan”

Here’s an idea for sunflower wall decorations that will instantly brighten up your summer walls! Sunflowers are the quintessential summer flower—many of us may have grown them in our gardens as children.

Why not enjoy making these while reminiscing about those days? Layer two sheets of tissue paper, fold them in an accordion, staple the center to secure, trim both ends, and then fan it open to create the sunflower petals.

For the center of the sunflower, you can cut a circle out of construction paper and add patterns with crayons or other materials.

Depending on the size of your wall, use sunflowers as accents or make lots of them to create a stunning large display!

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