[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 Art Projects: A Collection of Fun-to-Look-At Motifs (51–60)
Colorful streamers
In some places, the Tanabata Festival is held in summer, right? Nothing sets the mood quite like Tanabata decorations.
Here’s a colorful paper streamer you can make with origami that also works great as a wall decoration.
Leave about 1.5 centimeters uncut from one end of the origami paper, and make slits about 1 centimeter wide.
Attach a strip of origami paper the same width as the portion you left at the beginning, then roll the whole sheet into a tube.
Thread a string through, and your streamer is complete.
It looks lovely on its own, but making a paper kusudama (decorative ball) and attaching it to the streamer makes it even prettier.
Older adults who enjoy origami might also have fun making this.
By the way, the streamer represents the weaving threads offered by Orihime, and displaying it is said to carry the wish for improvement in sewing skills.
Dot Fireworks
“Dot Fireworks” is an eye-catching wall art idea that even older adults can enjoy with ease.
Using simple tools like round stickers or markers, you layer colorful dots onto black paper to depict fireworks blooming in the night sky.
No complex techniques are required; choosing and placing colors stimulates the imagination while encouraging fine motor movements of the hands and fingers.
The finished piece is colorful and fun, instantly giving a room a summery feel.
The steps are easy to follow and can be done at one’s own pace, making it easy to experience a sense of accomplishment.
Fireworks made with felt
We’re excited to share an idea for a wall art project with a soft texture and vibrant colors: “Fireworks Made with Felt.” All you have to do is cut colorful felt into radial strips and stick them on to form the shape of bursting fireworks.
The simple steps—cutting, arranging, and gluing—let you enjoy the process at your own pace.
The soft feel of the felt is soothing, and choosing which colors to use can be a delightful moment in itself.
Add rhinestones or stickers to the centers and tips of the fireworks, and they’ll look just like real fireworks blooming in the night sky.
It’s a seasonally rich craft that will fill your room with a summery atmosphere.
Let’s make fireworks with paper quilling
Fireworks put us in a sentimental, uplifting mood and are a wonderful source of stimulation.
They’re especially beneficial for the brains of older adults.
As we go about our daily lives, it’s easy to lose a sense of contrast and the seasons, so seasonal events are very important.
When you make a fireworks craft, you can picture the summer that’s just around the corner.
This time, we’ll introduce a fireworks craft using origami and bamboo skewers.
First, wrap the origami paper around the skewers.
Then attach them to construction paper to depict the fireworks.
The steps are very simple, yet the result is a luxurious-looking fireworks display, so it’s highly recommended.
[For Seniors] Summer wall decorations: A collection of fun-to-look-at motifs (61–70)
Tanabata Decorations: Sputtering Edition
Some senior care facilities may hold Tanabata events or activities in the summer.
Older adults might also hang tanzaku—small paper strips with their wishes written on them—on bamboo leaves.
How about adding a little twist to those tanzaku? Try attaching a backing sheet with a Milky Way-inspired design.
With a backing, you can hang the tanzaku directly on the wall.
To create the Milky Way pattern, the spattering technique is recommended.
It’s a method where you flick paint from a brush to create a scattered effect.
The fine speckles of paint look just like the Milky Way.
If you’re concerned about paint splashing around, try using a tool made from a milk carton or similar to help contain the splatter.
Tanabata garland
Here is an introduction to a Tanabata garland made with transparent origami and design paper.
Think of the Milky Way and Orihime and Hikoboshi shining in the night sky.
We’ll use store-bought star-shaped cards inspired by those stars.
Of course, you can also cut star shapes out of thick paper yourself.
Cut the design paper to match the star-shaped cards.
You can also include pieces cut into circles or diamonds to make the decoration even lovelier.
Make streamers as well and attach them to the star-shaped cards.
Glue all the decorative parts onto a string and connect them, and your garland is complete.
It seems like a wonderful Tanabata craft that older adults can also enjoy making.
Tanabata Wreath Made with Origami
We’d like to introduce a Tanabata wreath you can make with origami.
When you hear “Tanabata,” what do you think of? Orihime and Hikoboshi, stars, bamboo? Let’s fold origami based on those Tanabata images and attach them to a wreath.
There are many origami designs for Orihime and Hikoboshi, ranging from simple to intricate.
An origami wreath is made by combining identical wreath components.
It seems like a lovely activity to do with older adults while reminiscing about Tanabata memories.