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

Shiny, glowing jellyfish

How to make a shiny, glowing jellyfish

Here’s a summer craft idea you can make with everyday materials: a “Sparkling Jellyfish.” Cut transparent chiyogami paper in spirals to create the tentacle parts, and add sequin tape for extra sparkle.

Use fishing line (nylon thread) to secure the parts for a clean, unobtrusive look.

By stretching a mesh strainer bag over a cup, you’ll get a cute, rounded shape.

Place a push-button light inside, and the jellyfish will glow and shimmer with a magical effect.

Hang them on the wall or ceiling to instantly create a cool, summery atmosphere.

It’s easy to make, beautiful to look at, and a highly recommended wall decoration.

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Summer Sea and Morning Glories

Kimie Gangi: August wall decoration “Summer Sea and Morning Glories” using real morning glories

Here’s an idea for a wall decoration with a special twist: “Summer Sea and Morning Glories.” Try surizome—gently rubbing real morning glory blossoms onto washi or drawing paper to transfer their color.

The soft hues and natural bleeding create a charming, mesmerizing beauty.

You can photocopy the results to enjoy multiple pieces, and freely cut and paste leaves and vines from drawing paper.

Build support stakes from thick cardstock to add dimension, and use vinyl tape to depict a sparkling sea.

The scene will feel refreshingly cool, as if morning glories are blooming along the seaside.

When you look at the finished wall, you’ll surely feel a summer breeze.

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Boat made with origami

Kimie Gangi Super Easy “Boat Made with Origami” for Collage Use

“Boats Made with Origami” is a fun recreational activity for seniors that brings the feeling of the summer ocean indoors.

The yacht is made by folding the origami paper diagonally to form a sail, giving it a light and breezy look.

The passenger ship combines mountain and valley folds to add three-dimensionality, resulting in a piece with real presence.

The sea is expressed with blue and light-blue vinyl tape to depict waves, and the tape’s sheen evokes the sparkle of a water surface.

The project is simple yet offers fine-motor exercise, and the completed boats brighten the walls to spread a summery seaside scene throughout the room.

The colorful creations lift spirits and naturally encourage interaction among participants, making this a highly recommended activity.

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Three-dimensional jellyfish made of paper

[Understand in an Instant] How to Make a Paper Jellyfish / Paper Jellyfish Tutorial

A jellyfish gently swaying its body as it swims underwater.

Some people say that watching jellyfish at an aquarium calms and soothes them.

When you think of a jellyfish, you probably picture its distinctive long, trailing parts and its dome-shaped part.

Let’s focus on those two features and make a craft.

Take several strips of construction paper cut lengthwise, align their centers, and spread them out in a circle.

Prepare a ring made from construction paper, then attach the tips of the spread-out strips to the ring.

For the jellyfish’s long, trailing parts, make fine slits in the paper.

Cut them into thin, thread-like strands and curl them using a toothpick.

This uses lots of fine finger movements, which can help stimulate the brain.

Attach the dome-shaped part and the long, cut strands together to complete your jellyfish.

The finished piece also makes a great hanging decoration.

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Sea and palm trees

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Already missing summer vibes??🌞🏝️ This is a perfect beach scene craft before summer ends! This beachy paper scene brings all the sunny vibes. Palm trees, waves, and sunshine—perfect for squeezing in some last-minute summer feels. ☀️🕶️ Tag me if you create your own beachy scene @craftishcorner 💙💛🩷 #papercraft#beach#beachvibes#summer#summercrafts#diy#fyp

♬ Simple, light and bright song – Kohrogi

Palm trees are a perfect match for the summer seaside, aren’t they? If you add palm trees to the decorations on a facility’s wall, some older adults might be reminded of summer and the ocean.

So let’s try making palm trees out of construction paper.

Palm fronds are green and look like feathers, right? By making fine, narrow cuts in the paper, you can create palm leaf–like pieces.

Let’s also decorate with an ocean made by cutting the paper into gentle wave shapes.

For the sandy beach, you can tear construction paper to express the texture of sand.

These palm trees are great not only for wall decorations, but also for calendars and wreaths.

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Sea Turtle and Palm Tree

[Craft Idea] Sea Turtles and Palm Trees (August Summer) (August Wall Decorations, Senior Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Childcare) (Sea, Origami)

Here’s an introduction to sea turtles and palm trees that evoke the image of a tropical ocean.

Cut construction paper into the shape of a sea turtle, making both the body and the shell circular.

If you make slits in these two pieces and interlock them, you’ll create a three-dimensional piece.

Using various patterns of origami paper for the shell will result in sea turtles with unique personalities.

It’s also nice to let seniors choose their favorite origami paper.

You can make coconuts in the same way to create more three-dimensional elements.

How about making lots of sea turtles and covering an entire wall with them? It’s a great way for seniors to feel the summer season.

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Cut-and-paste fireworks craft

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Fireworks Festival – RADWIMPS

When it comes to big summer events, fireworks are a must, aren’t they? Many older adults love fireworks too.

But there are plenty of people who find it hard to go all the way to the venue, and of course, it’s not always possible to see them from home either.

For those people, this fireworks wall art is highly recommended.

Just cut construction paper into a circle and paste origami pieces onto it—it’s an easy way to create a fireworks wall display.

Use colorful origami to make beautiful fireworks.

Hang it in your room and you can enjoy the excitement of a big summer event every day.

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