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

goldfish wind chime

[Origami] How to Make a Goldfish Wind Chime

On hot summer days, hearing the tinkling sound of wind chimes—“chirin, chirin”—can make the heat feel more bearable.

Many older adults may also associate wind chimes with the image of summer.

With that in mind, here’s a perfect summer craft: a goldfish wind chime.

The goldfish will be made with origami.

Because the goldfish has a three-dimensional finish, attach it to the bell portion of the wind chime and add a tanzaku (paper strip).

If you also attach a small bell, you’ll hear a gentle sound every time the wind blows.

Older adults may find it novel that you can make a wind chime out of origami.

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Sea creatures made with bubble wrap

“Sea Creatures Made with Bubble Wrap” is a wall decoration idea that lets older adults feel the summer season indoors.

By painting packing bubble wrap to depict octopuses, pufferfish, turtles, and more, this easy, imagination-sparking craft can also trigger memories of summer at the seaside.

In particular, it is expected to have reminiscence therapy effects that recall youthful beach outings and family trips, which can help maintain cognitive function.

The colorful pieces brighten the walls and spark conversation when displayed after completion.

Even those who aren’t confident with crafts can join in easily, making it a delightful way for everyone to enjoy summer together.

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Hanging decorations of sea creatures

Suzuran tape comes in a variety of colors.

It’s a flat plastic bag-type tape that expands the possibilities for crafts.

Prepare cutouts shaped like illustrations of sea creatures such as fish, octopuses, and jellyfish.

Attach them to several strands of Suzuran tape, hang them up, and you’re done.

Using blue or light blue Suzuran tape enhances the ocean atmosphere even more.

For the sea creatures, coloring pages are fine, or you can have seniors draw them.

You can also find sea creature illustrations online, which makes it easy to try.

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Sea made of clay

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In this season when we can sense the approach of summer, wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the ocean even indoors? The idea that makes that wish come true is “An Ocean Made with Clay.” Using soft, fluffy clay, you can freely shape starfish, crabs, waves, and more for this wall decoration.

Its charm lies in spending unhurried time while moving your fingertips.

As you create, conversations naturally unfold—memories like “a beach trip from years ago” or “collecting shells with the kids”—leading to reminiscence therapy.

Once finished, hang your work on the wall and a little seaside scene will spread through the room, soothing everyone who sees it.

It’s a warm and enjoyable summer recreation that can also stimulate cognitive function.

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Summer ocean wreath using 100-yen store materials

[100-Yen Shops and Natural Kitchen] Handmade Summer Wreath with an Ocean Motif

The “Summer Ocean Wreath,” made by sprinkling in charming items you can find at 100-yen shops, is a delightful craft that’s perfect for older adults, too.

Try arranging colorful materials—like life rings, sailboats, tetrapods, and artificial hydrangeas—however your heart desires.

Using a hot glue gun will secure them firmly in place, making it simple and approachable.

As the three-dimensional pieces come together, a cool, summery atmosphere spreads across the wall.

It’s a gentle seasonal decoration that brightens your mood just by looking at it.

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Blot painting with aluminum foil

Sea creatures crafts: Perfect for summer wall displays in daycare, too! (For 4- and 5-year-olds)

Here’s an introduction to a bleeding/flow painting technique that makes you feel cooler just by looking at it.

Usually, you brush water onto drawing paper and then touch it with a paint-loaded brush, right? This time, we’ll use aluminum foil.

Color on the aluminum foil with water-based markers.

Spray water over the colored area, focusing on the center; two to three sprays are enough.

Place drawing paper—on which you’ve already sketched sea creatures—on top of the foil.

Hold the paper down with your hand, then lift it to see the water-based marker bleed and tint the paper.

Once your bleeding painting is done, cut out the shapes with scissors and hang them on blue raffia (suzuran) tape to create an underwater atmosphere indoors.

Older adults are likely to enjoy the ocean world you’ve made inside.

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A fish with colorful scales

Make colorful fish scales! Perfect for August summer wall displays (recommended for ages 4 and up)

“Colorful Scaled Fish” is a three-dimensional summer wall decoration you can enjoy making with origami and construction paper.

Shape the fish’s body from construction paper, then cut origami or colored paper into circles, fold each one in half, and attach them one by one while keeping them slightly open to form the scales.

This simple touch makes the scales softly lift, creating a lifelike, three-dimensional effect as if it were a real fish.

Choosing a rainbow of scales is fun in itself and may spark reminiscing—“I saw a fish this color at the sea once”—and other memories.

It also works well as a reminiscence activity that revisits summers of the past, and the handwork offers great stimulation for the brain.

A school of completed fish swimming across the wall is sure to brighten the hearts of all who see it.

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