[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] Wall Decorations That Evoke Early Summer: Recommended Ideas for July (21–30)
cow
In the Tanabata story of Orihime and Hikoboshi’s long-awaited reunion, an essential element is Hikoboshi’s other name, Kengyū, and the important role of the ox at his side.
There is a tale that the ox willingly sacrifices itself to help Hikoboshi, enabling the two to meet again.
How about expressing your Tanabata wishes with decorations themed around this ox? Using an animal motif makes the idea easy to grasp and adds a cute touch.
If you also decorate with bamboo leaves and other Tanabata-inspired elements around the ox, it will create a romantic atmosphere—highly recommended.
firework ball
Let’s make a firework ball that can be used as room decor, an accent by the window or entryway, or even as a hanging ornament! With fireworks as the motif, it’s perfect for summer decorations.
First, cut both black origami paper and colored origami paper into circles.
Fold the black paper, draw the firework pattern, and cut it out.
Next, paste the black paper onto the colored paper.
Make a total of six identical pieces! Finally, apply glue to each semicircle, attach them one by one, and attach a string before closing the last side to finish.
Make lots to create a curtain-like display, or connect a few together for a lovely look!
Orihime and Hikoboshi wall decoration
One of the most popular events in July is Tanabata! It’s a wonderfully romantic day when Orihime and Hikoboshi can meet just once a year.
Many venues also hold Tanabata events in July.
Here’s a wall decoration idea that’s perfect for seasonal displays and craft activities leading up to events.
Try creating it with a focus on Orihime and Hikoboshi’s distinctive hairstyles and clothing! Cutting out each part and pasting them together uses the fingertips extensively, which can help improve cognitive function in older adults.
When displaying it on the wall, it’s also nice to decorate it together with the Milky Way, bamboo decorations, and tanzaku with written wishes!
Goldfish made with paper quilling
Let’s try making a goldfish with paper quilling, a craft where you roll narrow strips of paper to create various shapes.
Basically, you wind the paper around a thin stick like a toothpick to make coils, then loosen, pinch, and shape them into parts.
You’ll need six parts for the goldfish: one for the head and body together, three for the tail fin, and one each for the dorsal and pectoral fins.
Once the parts are ready, assemble and glue them together, then add beads for the eyes.
Create a base by gluing paper cord into a spiral, attach the goldfish to it, and you’ll have a summery wall decoration.
Goldfish hanging ornaments
Here’s an introduction to a hanging goldfish decoration that gives a cool, refreshing feel.
The goldfish are made by crumpling tissue paper and wrapping it with colored flower paper.
Attach a string to the goldfish’s back.
Next, make a fishbowl from construction paper that the goldfish can fit into.
Cut a circular shape like a donut by removing the center.
Using another circular piece of construction paper for the bottom part of the fishbowl, create and paste water plants from transparent chiyogami paper.
The shape of the fishbowl can be whatever you like.
Hang the goldfish together with the fishbowl to finish.
It’s a craft that older adults can also enjoy as a way to feel the summer season.
A folding screen ornament with goldfish motifs
Here’s an introduction to a goldfish folding screen decoration that you can display in your room once it’s finished.
We’ll make goldfish out of origami.
You can fold the goldfish, or simply cut them out in a goldfish shape—either works.
Using origami paper with traditional Japanese patterns or other designs will make it look even nicer.
If you make slits and creases in the construction paper that will become the folding screen, you can create a more design-forward piece.
Attach the goldfish to the screen and it’s complete.
Just placing it in your room will let you feel a refreshing coolness from the goldfish.
Making wind chimes
Here are some wind chime craft ideas to make your indoor summer time more enjoyable.
Prepare origami paper and string.
Fold the origami paper in half twice to make a square, draw a 7 cm diameter circle with a compass, and cut it out with scissors.
You should have four circular pieces; fold each one in half with the patterned side inside.
Stack the four folded pieces and glue them together, then trim about 1 cm from the bottom—this will be the outer part of the wind chime.
From another sheet of origami, make a rectangular strip (tanzaku) and attach a thread to it.
Glue the other end of the thread to the center of the outer part, then glue the outer part’s edges together to finish.