[For Seniors] Early-summer-themed wall decorations: Recommended ideas for July

Swaying bamboo decorations of Orihime and Hikoboshi

[Tanabata Decorations / Hanging Ornaments] A Swaying Bamboo Decoration of Orihime and Hikoboshi 🌟 [Craft]

“The Swaying Tanabata and Hikoboshi Bamboo Decoration” is a craft idea that lets residents enjoy the Tanabata spirit at a care facility.

Make a cooling, gently swaying mechanism by punching a hole in the bottom of a paper plate and threading a rubber band through it.

Create a starry sky on the plate by sticking on round stickers, and add star-shaped pieces made from colored construction paper.

Cut out Orihime and Hikoboshi from construction paper, color their outfits with colored cellophane, and hang them with pipe cleaners for a three-dimensional finish.

Use colored pens to freely draw faces and patterns, resulting in uniquely personal creations.

It’s a Tanabata craft filled with the joy of making and displaying.

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Goldfish sway ornament

[Craft Idea] Goldfish (August Wall Decoration · Summer) (Elderly Recreation, Day Service, Occupational Therapy OT, Childcare, Swaying Hanging Decoration)

We would like to introduce a summer-themed wall decoration idea: the “Swaying Goldfish” mobile.

Attach tissue-paper fins to goldfish cut from colored construction paper to create a soft, airy texture.

Use light blue paper for the background and add aquatic plants to evoke a cool, underwater atmosphere.

The hanging goldfish sway gently, adding a dynamic, refreshing feel.

The materials are safe and the process is simple.

Working in a group can also encourage interaction among participants.

It’s a wall decoration that lets you enjoy the feeling of summer—give it a try!

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Goldfish suncatcher

[How to Make] [Easy DIY] We’ll make a summery, translucent ‘Goldfish Suncatcher.’

Here’s a recommended idea for a summer craft to make at a day service: the “Goldfish Suncatcher.” Goldfish made with transparent acrylic parts catch the light and sparkle, creating a cool, refreshing atmosphere.

By reusing an empty cheese box as the base, it’s easy, eco-friendly, and very stable.

Although it uses familiar materials, the finished piece looks highly polished.

The detailed finger work is also effective for fine-motor rehabilitation.

Participants can take their creations home and enjoy displaying this seasonally themed craft.

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goldfish ornament

[Summer Festival Pretend Play] Goldfish Decorations #SummerFestival #PretendSummerFestival #PretendFair #AtHomeFestival #SummerFestivalCrafts

Here’s an idea for a summer take-home craft to make at day services: “Goldfish Decorations.” Shaping goldfish from red or orange tissue paper is great for finger movement and rehabilitation.

Place the finished pieces in clear wrapping bags and use blue or light blue cellophane to represent water for a cool, seasonal look.

Display them by a window to let the light create a summery atmosphere—your families will love them.

It’s a fun, soothing project.

Give it a try!

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swim ring

[Summer Origami] How to fold a swim ring with voice commentary ☆ How to make a float with origami / Tatsukuri

We get more chances to go to the pool or the beach in summer, don’t we? Watching people bob around in the water with floaties under the blazing sun makes you feel cool just looking at them.

So let’s make a swim ring out of origami.

The size of the ring will change depending on the size of the paper you use.

If you make it in a larger size, you can even create a base for a wreath shaped like a swim ring.

Make the parts of the ring using both the colored side and the white side of the paper.

Some parts require fine folds, but since you’ll be making several identical pieces, it becomes easy once you learn the steps.

Insert the parts into each other to complete the swim ring.

If you add origami animals or children to the ring, it will turn out super cute.

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ghost

[Origami] How to Fold a Ghost | Origami Ghost Paper Craft DIY | Halloween

Here’s an introduction to a ghost origami that makes that hot, tingly feeling go “whoosh.” It’s a design of a ghost in a white sheet, with both hands held forward.

You can use the white side of any origami paper even if the paper itself isn’t white.

Of course, folding it with papers of different colors can also make for a fun piece.

After folding, draw in the eyes and mouth.

This is where the individuality of older adults really shines through.

The finished ghosts can be glued onto a wreath or hung as parts of a garland.

Ghost origami is sure to be a hit for Halloween in October.

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pinwheel

[Craft Origami You Can Play With] How to Make a Well-Spinning Pinwheel with Audio Commentary ☆ Origami Windmill Tutorial

On hot summer days, there are things that make you feel cool, aren’t there? The sound of wind chimes, sprinkling water, and tokoroten jelly are just a few.

A pinwheel might be one of those cool-feeling items too, don’t you think? A pinwheel that spins in a light summer breeze or with a gentle puff of air—watching it whirl around somehow makes you feel cooler and more at ease.

Cut slits in four places on a piece of origami paper and fold the corners toward the center.

The key is to bring the corners to the center without making creases—more like folding them over gently.

Fix the pinwheel with a toothpick and attach it to a straw to finish.

It’s the kind of craft that might even bring back memories for older adults of playing with pinwheels when they were young.

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