[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 Decor Crafts — A Collection of Fun-to-Look-At Motifs (141–150)
3D star wall decoration
Decorate with three-dimensional stars and brighten up Tanabata! Use origami or construction paper to make 3D stars.
Thread string through the stars to create a garland that can be used as a wall decoration.
You can also hang them from the ceiling like sports day flags—highly recommended.
Make lots in various colors and you’ll have a galaxy of stars just like the Milky Way.
It might be nice to create them in different sizes, too.
Make them while sending your wishes to the stars.
A simple three-dimensional morning glory
This is a morning glory made from a single sheet of origami, cleverly using reverse folds and other techniques to create a three-dimensional, soft appearance.
Not only does it look good from the front, but the base is also shaped solidly like a real flower, making it easy to incorporate into decorations.
You cut the edge of the folded paper, then unfold it and fold it again while making use of the white on the back.
Because there are many fine reverse folds, the whole piece tends to wrinkle, but intentionally adding wrinkles is also recommended to achieve a softer-looking morning glory.
net ornament
Let’s make net-style decorations using origami or colored construction paper and turn them into wall decor! The method is very simple: fold the paper firmly, then make alternating slits from the right and from the left, and when you open it up, you’ll have a net decoration.
Key points to watch out for: don’t accidentally cut all the way through when making the slits with scissors, and open it up slowly.
Be careful so it doesn’t tear.
If you make the slits finer, you can create a more luxurious-looking net decoration.
It’s also a great idea to use different colors to represent a colorful Milky Way.
[For Seniors] Summer Wall Decor Crafts: A Fun-to-See Collection of Motifs (151–160)
Orihime and Hikoboshi wall decoration
One of the most popular events in July is Tanabata! It’s a wonderfully romantic day when Orihime and Hikoboshi can meet just once a year.
Many venues also hold Tanabata events in July.
Here’s a wall decoration idea that’s perfect for seasonal displays and craft activities leading up to events.
Try creating it with a focus on Orihime and Hikoboshi’s distinctive hairstyles and clothing! Cutting out each part and pasting them together uses the fingertips extensively, which can help improve cognitive function in older adults.
When displaying it on the wall, it’s also nice to decorate it together with the Milky Way, bamboo decorations, and tanzaku with written wishes!
Mural of Fireworks
When it comes to easy summer recreation activities you can try at welfare facilities and similar settings, a fireworks wall mural is a great choice.
It’s also recommended for those who want residents to experience the feeling of summer but find it difficult to take them outside.
You can make it with construction paper, though it does involve some fine motor tasks, such as using tweezers.
Because it can be done indoors while seated, it’s an easy and enjoyable activity for older adults as well.
It’s also a good idea to display the finished pieces in a common area and enjoy the view of the fireworks as if they’re bursting in the sky.
firework ball
Let’s make a firework ball that can be used as room decor, an accent by the window or entryway, or even as a hanging ornament! With fireworks as the motif, it’s perfect for summer decorations.
First, cut both black origami paper and colored origami paper into circles.
Fold the black paper, draw the firework pattern, and cut it out.
Next, paste the black paper onto the colored paper.
Make a total of six identical pieces! Finally, apply glue to each semicircle, attach them one by one, and attach a string before closing the last side to finish.
Make lots to create a curtain-like display, or connect a few together for a lovely look!
Shell ornament
The shell ornament, famous as a Tanabata decoration.
Its intricate shape might make you think it’s difficult, but it’s actually very easy to make.
First, fold the origami paper in half, then in half again to make a square.
Along the folded edge, cut evenly spaced slits.
Open it, then make the same slits along the center crease, open it up, curl the pieces around, and secure them—that’s it.
The way you fasten it changes the shell’s shape, so try different variations.
Making lots in various colors and linking them together is also cute.
Three-dimensional decorations on the wall easily catch the eye.