[For Seniors] Early-summer-themed wall decorations: Recommended ideas for July
Speaking of July, it’s the season when summer finally gets into full swing.
When it gets hot, many older adults tend to stay indoors.
A great recommendation for recreation at such times is creating wall displays.
Here are some wall display ideas for July, tailored for older adults.
July is packed with events—Tanabata, Marine Day, and the opening of the climbing season on Mt.
Fuji, to name a few.
Creating works related to these events allows people to fully savor the seasonal atmosphere, which can help stimulate the minds and bodies of older adults.
If you’re unsure about what to do for wall-display activities, please use these ideas as a reference!
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[For Seniors] Early-Summer Wall Decorations: Recommended Ideas for July (91–100)
morning glory
Origami morning glories are a fun seasonal craft that captures the feeling of summer.
Add green leaves and vines to the brightly colored blooms and arrange them freely to create a scene that looks as if morning glories are blooming in a garden.
Displaying them like a wall decoration will brighten up your room and lift the spirits of anyone who sees them.
The steps are mostly simple and easy to fold even for older adults, and the sense of accomplishment when finished is exceptional.
Why not add a subtle touch of color to your summer life with handmade morning glories?
Morning glory flowers and buds
We’d like to share an idea for making morning glory flowers and buds out of origami, a classic symbol of summer.
By combining the flower and the bud, you’ll create a gentle piece full of seasonal charm.
Carefully folding the rounded petals and tiny bud shapes naturally engages your fingertips and makes for good fine-motor exercise.
It may even help prevent cognitive decline, so it’s highly recommended.
By changing the colors and sizes, the same morning glory can really show its individuality.
You can also use them for wall decorations or card-making, and just looking at them brings a refreshing feeling.
Let’s brighten up summer with cheerful origami morning glories!
[For Seniors] Wall Decorations That Evoke Early Summer: Recommended Ideas for July (101–110)
shooting star
The origami “shooting star,” perfect for the Tanabata night sky, is a magical and delightful craft to look at.
After folding a star shape and adding a tail, it looks just like a real shooting star streaking across the night sky.
By changing the colors and length, you can create decorations with a variety of expressions.
It’s easy for older adults to try, and the gentle, finger-focused work can help stimulate the brain.
Displaying them together with tanzaku strips and the Milky Way will bring out the Tanabata spirit even more.
Why not make a wish and create a shooting star with origami?
bamboo leaves
How about making the essential “bamboo leaves” for Tanabata out of origami and enjoying a decoration full of seasonal charm? Fold green origami paper into long, slender shapes and you’ll have refreshing bamboo leaves that sway in the breeze.
A single leaf looks lovely, but combining several creates a more three-dimensional decoration.
Display them together with stars, tanzaku strips, and kusudama balls to instantly enhance the Tanabata atmosphere.
The steps are simple, so even seniors can work on them with confidence, and it’s effective as finger exercise, too.
Why not start preparing for a fun Tanabata with origami?
Simple goldfish
Though origami goldfish may sound difficult, this version is relatively easy to make.
To briefly explain the steps: start by folding a kabuto (samurai helmet), which is a popular and commonly folded model, and stop partway through.
Turn it sideways and squash-fold it.
Make a small cut where the fins will be, then reverse-fold that section to finish.
Try using colors that resemble real goldfish, like red, orange, or black.
It’s also fun to let them “swim” on blue construction paper, or cut strips of origami to make algae and stick them on a glass window for a cool, refreshing look.
boat
How about making a cool-looking origami boat that’s perfect for summer? All you need is a sheet of origami paper, round stickers for the windows, a pen, glue, and scissors.
Choosing cool colors like blue or celadon will suit the summer vibe.
You can add the round-sticker windows, or cut thin strips from the edges of the origami paper to create stripes for a breezy feel.
Cutting out and attaching parts like an anchor is also a nice touch.
It would look lovely to mount it on a background that suggests a seaside scene.
Give it a try!
Flower kusudama with streamers decoration
Would you like to handcraft a “flower kusudama with streamers” out of origami—perfect for the Tanabata season? Make multiple flowers from colorful origami paper, assemble them into a sphere to create a kusudama, and then attach long, slender origami streamers to complete a vibrant decoration that sways in the breeze.
The delicate, finger-intensive work stimulates the brain simply by doing it, making it potentially effective as rehabilitation.
Once finished, you can enjoy it as a Tanabata ornament by displaying it on the wall at a facility or at home.
Spend a moment feeling the season through origami.