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

Sea made of clay

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In this season when we can sense the approach of summer, wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the ocean even indoors? The idea that makes that wish come true is “An Ocean Made with Clay.” Using soft, fluffy clay, you can freely shape starfish, crabs, waves, and more for this wall decoration.

Its charm lies in spending unhurried time while moving your fingertips.

As you create, conversations naturally unfold—memories like “a beach trip from years ago” or “collecting shells with the kids”—leading to reminiscence therapy.

Once finished, hang your work on the wall and a little seaside scene will spread through the room, soothing everyone who sees it.

It’s a warm and enjoyable summer recreation that can also stimulate cognitive function.

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Summer ocean wreath using 100-yen store materials

[100-Yen Shops and Natural Kitchen] Handmade Summer Wreath with an Ocean Motif

The “Summer Ocean Wreath,” made by sprinkling in charming items you can find at 100-yen shops, is a delightful craft that’s perfect for older adults, too.

Try arranging colorful materials—like life rings, sailboats, tetrapods, and artificial hydrangeas—however your heart desires.

Using a hot glue gun will secure them firmly in place, making it simple and approachable.

As the three-dimensional pieces come together, a cool, summery atmosphere spreads across the wall.

It’s a gentle seasonal decoration that brightens your mood just by looking at it.

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Stylish sunflower hat

[Origami Summer] 'Sunflower Hat Summer Decoration' Wall Decor - origami DIY Paper Flower Sunflower Wall Hanging Craft Ideas Paper Craft

We’d like to introduce an idea for making a “stylish sunflower hat” using a paper cup, three colors of construction paper, and paper tape.

Use the paper cup as the flower’s center, shape the petals with the colored paper, and add delicate accents with the paper tape.

The result is a refined, three-dimensional sunflower that is simple yet not over-decorated.

You can choose where to display it to add a summery brightness and glamour, and the easy steps make it approachable.

It’s a gentle recreational activity that lets you enjoy the season while working with your hands.

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Blot painting with aluminum foil

Sea creatures crafts: Perfect for summer wall displays in daycare, too! (For 4- and 5-year-olds)

Here’s an introduction to a bleeding/flow painting technique that makes you feel cooler just by looking at it.

Usually, you brush water onto drawing paper and then touch it with a paint-loaded brush, right? This time, we’ll use aluminum foil.

Color on the aluminum foil with water-based markers.

Spray water over the colored area, focusing on the center; two to three sprays are enough.

Place drawing paper—on which you’ve already sketched sea creatures—on top of the foil.

Hold the paper down with your hand, then lift it to see the water-based marker bleed and tint the paper.

Once your bleeding painting is done, cut out the shapes with scissors and hang them on blue raffia (suzuran) tape to create an underwater atmosphere indoors.

Older adults are likely to enjoy the ocean world you’ve made inside.

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Beetles and stag beetles

Seasonal Wall Decorations with Colored Construction Paper - August: Stag Beetles and Rhinoceros Beetles

There are probably some seniors who went out with their children in the summer to catch rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles.

Some of you may have even kept them at home with your family.

Let’s try making rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles that bring back those summer memories.

If you craft them in three dimensions with construction paper, they’ll look quite realistic.

There are websites that offer templates for 3D builds, so why not give them a try? In addition to being a great idea for wall decorations, making them as gifts for your grandchildren would likely be a hit, too.

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A fish with colorful scales

Make colorful fish scales! Perfect for August summer wall displays (recommended for ages 4 and up)

“Colorful Scaled Fish” is a three-dimensional summer wall decoration you can enjoy making with origami and construction paper.

Shape the fish’s body from construction paper, then cut origami or colored paper into circles, fold each one in half, and attach them one by one while keeping them slightly open to form the scales.

This simple touch makes the scales softly lift, creating a lifelike, three-dimensional effect as if it were a real fish.

Choosing a rainbow of scales is fun in itself and may spark reminiscing—“I saw a fish this color at the sea once”—and other memories.

It also works well as a reminiscence activity that revisits summers of the past, and the handwork offers great stimulation for the brain.

A school of completed fish swimming across the wall is sure to brighten the hearts of all who see it.

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Summer sea with a porcupinefish, jellyfish, and starfish

Easy August wall display with templates: make a summer sea of porcupinefish, jellyfish, and starfish using colored construction paper.

Let’s make a porcupinefish, jellyfish, and starfish for wall decorations to create an ocean ambiance in the facility.

The porcupinefish, known for the prickly spines on its body, can be made by cutting slits into construction paper at an angle.

Accordion-fold the construction paper to capture the jellyfish’s swaying movement.

You can create a three-dimensional look for the starfish by making creases from the center out to each point of the star.

With a few simple techniques, you can create pieces that highlight the characteristics of sea creatures.

The process should also be enjoyable for older adults, as they can watch the sea creatures gradually take shape.

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