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Recommended decorations for kindergarten graduation! A collection of DIY wall displays and decoration ideas

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Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

I want to try making handmade decorations for the kindergarten graduation ceremony, but I don’t know where to start…

Many teachers may feel the same way.

The truth is, you can create gorgeous decorations to brighten arches and aisles using everyday items.

Here, we introduce decoration ideas perfect for graduation ceremonies, such as paper fans and garlands.

We’ve included a wide range—from easy projects to slightly more elaborate designs—so you’re sure to find a method that suits you.

With heartfelt handmade decorations, create a special space to celebrate the children as they take their next step!

Recommended Decorations for Graduation Ceremonies! A Collection of DIY Wall and Décor Ideas (21–30)

Easy and cute! How to make flowers

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Let’s make a cute flower-shaped wall decoration.

If you use a template, you can mass-produce them, and although they’re simple, the flowers turn out very cute.

First, prepare your template.

Create it so that its angle matches the angle you get when a circle is folded into thirds.

As long as the angle is correct, having a variety of sizes—both large and small—makes it even cuter.

On a round backing, attach petals cut symmetrically according to the template.

It’s simple, yet it has a hint of Scandinavian style and looks very charming.

Using a single color or multiple colors both work well.

Give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Reusable! Triangle Garland

A triangular garland that instantly brightens up a room when hung indoors.

Make it by cutting construction paper into triangles.

Punch two holes in each triangle and thread a string through them.

If threading is difficult, try wrapping tape around the end of the string to stiffen it—this makes it easier to pass through the holes.

Using colored construction paper or patterned paper like polka dots or stripes will make an adorable garland.

It’ll be perfect not only for graduation ceremonies but also for many other events.

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Recommended Decorations for Preschool Graduation! A Collection of DIY Wall and Party Decoration Ideas (31–40)

Super easy! How to create text decorations

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If each letter is neatly decorated one by one, it really stands out and looks cute, doesn’t it? Here’s how to make such decorative letters.

Layer and glue construction paper cut into large and small circles, then cut the outer edge of the larger piece into your preferred shape, like wavy lines.

Once that’s done, write each letter one by one on the smaller piece of paper.

If just the letters feel a bit plain, make it more lavish by adding various paper cutouts around them.

You can also make the outer outlines of the letters in different colors to create a bold, eye-catching look.

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Balloon wall made with paper plates

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A graduation ceremony may seem like a sad event of farewells, but it’s also a day to feel the children’s growth as they set off on their next journey.

This hot air balloon wall decoration expresses the children moving forward.

Tear pieces of origami paper and paste them onto a paper-plate balloon.

The torn edges give it a handmade feel and convey the maker’s feelings.

And of course, the passengers in the balloon are the children.

A wall decoration of smiling children riding in hot air balloons can create an atmosphere of a bright future.

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Great for photo spots too! How to make a balloon tower

[How to Make a Balloon Tower] Balloon Art for Ceremonies, Entrance Arches, and Instagrammable Spots (Nursery Schools / Kindergartens)

Great for photo spots too! How to make a balloon tower

Why not try making a balloon tower that works as an entrance gate or an Instagrammable spot? Use a banner-flag stand for the base; if you don’t have one, you can sandwich a tension rod between two 2-liter water bottles instead.

Inflate the balloons and tie them in pairs.

Then twist and wrap the pairs around the pole.

Place a decorative balloon on top to finish.

Making two towers gives a more luxurious look.

Using two colors alternately makes it especially beautiful.

Give it a try!

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How to Make a Hot Air Balloon Sakura with Origami

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How to Make a Hot Air Balloon Sakura with Origami

Let’s make a balloon cherry blossom by treating a hot air balloon as if it were a sakura flower.

Balloons carry meanings like travel and departure, so they’re perfect for the season of setting off on new journeys.

First, glue two shades of pink construction paper, slightly offset, and attach leaves and cherry blossoms in the gaps.

Secure the lower part with glue, and fasten the upper part with a stapler so it becomes half three-dimensional.

Once that’s done, attach the basket where people would ride, and decorate around it with flowers and butterflies.

It will make a very luxurious wall decoration.

Please give it a try.

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Weeping Cherry Blossom Garland

[Easy] Weeping Cherry Blossom Garland – A wall hanging/ornament/wreath made with origami and mizuhiki

Weeping Cherry Blossom Garland

We’re going to make a weeping cherry blossom garland using origami paper and mizuhiki cord.

Cut a pink sheet of origami paper into four equal pieces, then fold each piece into a triangle twice.

Divide it into three sections, cut it into a cherry blossom shape, and unfold it.

Once opened, make a slit along one petal.

Prepare a 90 cm length of mizuhiki, thread it through the slit, then overlap one petal and glue it so the mizuhiki is sandwiched inside.

Leave a little space and sandwich the next blossom in the same way.

Make several strands like this to suit the size of the space where you’ll display them.

With its dimensionality and movement, it should make for a charming wall decoration.

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