[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-Themed Wall Decorations: Recommended Ideas for July (131–140)
Summer wall decoration
A summer-themed wall display lets you feel the season and brightens the mood, doesn’t it? This is a wall art project that’s easy for seniors to make, too.
How about a design with sunflowers stretching energetically up toward the blue sky? For the sunflower blossoms, tissue paper or colored paper works well.
For the stems and leaves, crumple paper into a ball, open it up, and cut it into shape after giving it a wrinkled texture—this brings out a natural, plant-like feel! Using materials like crepe sheets that already have a wrinkled texture makes it easy, so give it a try.
Adding clouds, the sun, and summer insects will make the display look even more charming!
Morning glory leaves and vines made with origami
This project combines not only morning glory flowers but also leaves and vines.
By carefully layering parts like flowers and leaves—crafted with clever reverse folds—you can aim for a three-dimensional, soft look.
While the flowers and leaves tend to stand out, paying close attention to the length and shape of the vines will further enhance the beauty of the morning glory.
Create the flowers and leaves with reverse folds for a three-dimensional effect, then decorate them with vines made by twisting thinly cut strips of origami paper using a simple process.
It’s also recommended to consider how the vines overlap and finish them as if they’re wrapping around other decorations.
A calendar decorated with origami
Let’s make a calendar using summer-themed origami.
When it comes to summer origami, perhaps watermelon, morning glories, and goldfish come to mind.
A calendar decorated with pieces you’ve folded yourself can give older adults a real sense of accomplishment.
Have them make about two types of origami pieces, then arrange and attach them to the calendar with a thoughtful layout.
Folding with their fingertips and planning the composition for attaching the pieces can also help stimulate the brain.
The activity can be done while seated, and older adults are likely to enjoy lively conversations with those around them, sharing summer stories as they create.
Fireworks Made from Origami Cranes
How about using origami cranes to create a unique kind of fireworks? Many people have probably made origami cranes during activities at day service centers.
We’ll arrange those cranes as parts of the fireworks’ light to create a big display.
First, make cranes using origami in various colors and patterns.
At this point, stop right before the final step of the crane—where you open it and blow air in to puff it up.
Once you’re done, place the closed (not yet opened) cranes on black paper in a radial pattern to resemble fireworks, and it’s complete! It’s also nice to stop even earlier in the folding process and use partially folded pieces.
Try experimenting with different arrangements as you create your design.
shooting star decoration
Let’s make shooting star decorations and have everyone make wishes for Tanabata! Cut star shapes out of construction paper and attach several colors of raffia ribbon to create a shooting star.
If you stick small star-shaped pieces onto the raffia ribbon, it will sparkle even more—highly recommended.
On the paper star itself, write your wishes or draw and paste pictures of Orihime and Hikoboshi to decorate.
You can use the finished piece as a wall decoration, or attach a string and hang it on bamboo.
3D star wall decoration
Decorate with three-dimensional stars and brighten up Tanabata! Use origami or construction paper to make 3D stars.
Thread string through the stars to create a garland that can be used as a wall decoration.
You can also hang them from the ceiling like sports day flags—highly recommended.
Make lots in various colors and you’ll have a galaxy of stars just like the Milky Way.
It might be nice to create them in different sizes, too.
Make them while sending your wishes to the stars.
A hanging scroll style with three-dimensional morning glories
The hanging scroll-style 3D morning glories that gracefully evoke the feeling of summer are a craft that brings seasonal color to your space just by hanging them on the wall.
Fold a sheet of origami into quarters, open one quarter, and fold it again at a 30-degree angle.
Mark and cut the petal section in a gentle arc.
Cut another piece of origami into a small circle and attach it as the flower’s center to create a three-dimensional morning glory.
Add leaf and stem parts to complete the composition, then thread a string through a straw to finish it in a hanging scroll style.
Although there are many fine steps, it’s a task that engages concentration and creativity, making it ideal for stimulating seniors’ brains and exercising fine motor skills.
After finishing, display it in your room and enjoy the cool, summery atmosphere.
