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

Shell ornament

How to Make Tanabata Decorations: Shell Ornament! “Tanabata Wall Decorations: Part 2.” How about a slightly different-shaped shell ornament that’s easy to make using origami? [Tsukuru-mon]

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.

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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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Goldfish hanging ornaments

Origami hanging decoration “Goldfish Swaying in the Wind” = Goldfish swaying in the wind. The gently swaying goldfish look lovely and refreshing.

How about a hanging goldfish decoration that gently sways in the breeze? Goldfish have long been loved as a symbol of summer, right? They’re familiar to many older adults as well, so this craft is great for a summer activity at day service centers.

The method is to roll a strip of construction paper into a ring and attach origami goldfish with thread.

If you’re decorating a wall, you can simply fix it in place with tape.

For windowsills or entryways, try securing several wind chimes to a bamboo skewer—when the wind blows, it looks beautiful.

Give it a try!

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Morning glory wall decoration

[Senior Recreation] July Morning Glory Wall Decoration [Easy Craft]

Morning glories are probably flowers we’ve been familiar with since childhood through observation diaries and independent research projects.

Let’s decorate the walls with morning glories to brighten up summer mornings! By using shoji paper and watercolor paints, you can create morning glories with a rich, nuanced look.

Just fold the shoji paper into the shape of a morning glory and apply watercolor paint.

Take advantage of the shoji paper’s tendency to let water bleed, and enjoy blending paints to create soft, bleeding colors.

If you use washi paper for the leaves and vines, it will balance nicely with the shoji-paper morning glories.

Arranging many of them on a wall or incorporating colored paper can create a charming, atmospheric wall decoration.

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uchiwa (Japanese hand fan)

How to make an “uchiwa” wall decoration! Easy with free templates! July, August, summer, festival, construction paper, craft, wall decor

How about turning handheld fans—essential for the hot summer—into wall decorations? Cut construction paper into the shape of a fan, add your favorite character (for example, “祭,” meaning festival), and you’re done.

Besides lettering, it’s also recommended to have older adults draw their favorite pictures or paste photos of summer memories.

You can also decorate real fans and stick them on the wall to create a fun, three-dimensional piece.

Along with the fan wall decorations, try making people in yukata and scenes from summer festivals as well.

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shaved ice

A different wall display activity than usual. Let’s try making shaved ice.

In summer, you can’t help but crave something cold that cools you down, right? So how about making a shaved ice wall decoration? Cut out the bowl and the ice part of the shaved ice from construction paper, then add color to make your favorite flavor.

You can paint with watercolors or markers, paste origami paper, or attach finely cut raffia tape—there are many ways to add color.

It’s also great to have each senior create their own favorite shaved ice.

When lots of shaved ice pieces are displayed together, just looking at them will make you feel cooler.

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lantern garland

Origami Lantern Decorations: SUMMER Garland

Let’s make lanterns like the ones you often see at festivals and enjoy a festive mood indoors! If you combine several lanterns made from origami or construction paper into a garland, you’ll end up with shapes just like the lanterns hung overhead at actual festivals.

Create lanterns in various colors and add decorative drawings to make the scene even more vibrant.

These are perfect to make for events like summer festivals held at day-service centers and other senior facilities.

Give it a try!

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