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

goldfish bowl

[Origami Activity] How to Make a Fishbowl and Build Creative Arrangement Skills for Seniors

Let’s make a goldfish bowl using clear folders that are also sold at 100-yen shops.

Insert an illustration of a goldfish bowl into the clear folder and trace the bowl with a pen.

You can easily create the goldfish bowl illustration by downloading one from the internet.

Use tissue-paper aquarium plants, goldfish cut from origami, and colorful stickers of goldfish to build your goldfish bowl.

Because seniors can choose various materials to suit their preferences, it helps develop their ability to arrange and improvise.

They’ll be able to create pieces with individuality.

When a work they made with care is displayed on the wall, it will likely give them a sense of accomplishment and joy.

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Crepe ice craft

Crepe ice cream crafts (summer crafts) (easy) (wall decorations) (recreation for seniors) (food-themed crafts) (creative activities) (childcare)

“Crepe Ice Craft” is a recommended idea for summertime recreation for older adults.

Draw a waffle pattern on brown construction paper to represent the cone section.

By cutting copy paper into thin strips and wrapping them, you can create a soft, fluffy three-dimensional look like soft-serve ice cream.

Adding tube-shaped candy made from origami as toppings makes the piece look more realistic and cute.

The hands-on work encourages concentration, and once completed, it brings a cool, summery atmosphere.

It’s a simple yet satisfying wall decoration project.

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Fireworks on a scratchboard

[Craft Idea] Fireworks with Scratchboards (August, Summer) (Wall Decorations) (Elderly Recreation/OT/Daycare/Childcare) (Night View) (With Templates)

Scratchboards reveal the white base or various colors when you scrape away the black surface.

Let’s use a scratchboard to create fireworks, a classic symbol of summer.

If you use a scratchboard with a multicolored base, the result will be beautiful.

Each time you scrape, different colors appear, making the process enjoyable.

Because you scrape with tools like bamboo pens, there’s little risk of injury, so older adults can participate safely.

In addition to fireworks, try creating cityscapes with beautiful night views.

With a lovely wall display of fireworks, older adults are sure to feel the spirit of summer.

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Glowing & Moving Firefly

[Craft Idea] Glowing & Moving Fireflies (June/Summer) (Activities for Older Adults) (Early Childhood/Educational) (Wall Decorations) (Arts & Crafts) (Glow-in-the-Dark Stickers) (Origami) (OT)

These days, we see fireflies in nature less and less.

There was a time when fireflies would fly near rice paddies and marshes, their tails glowing.

Some older folks may remember spending summers watching them.

So here’s a craft that uses glow-in-the-dark stickers to make fireflies that shine in the dark.

Attach a glowing section made from the stickers to the body of a firefly cut out of construction paper.

Then tie a thread to the body and hang it up.

It will sway gently and look like a real firefly flying through the air.

It’s a firefly craft that can bring back nostalgic memories of summer.

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Sea and palm trees

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Already missing summer vibes??🌞🏝️ This is a perfect beach scene craft before summer ends! This beachy paper scene brings all the sunny vibes. Palm trees, waves, and sunshine—perfect for squeezing in some last-minute summer feels. ☀️🕶️ Tag me if you create your own beachy scene @craftishcorner 💙💛🩷 #papercraft#beach#beachvibes#summer#summercrafts#diy#fyp

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Palm trees are a perfect match for the summer seaside, aren’t they? If you add palm trees to the decorations on a facility’s wall, some older adults might be reminded of summer and the ocean.

So let’s try making palm trees out of construction paper.

Palm fronds are green and look like feathers, right? By making fine, narrow cuts in the paper, you can create palm leaf–like pieces.

Let’s also decorate with an ocean made by cutting the paper into gentle wave shapes.

For the sandy beach, you can tear construction paper to express the texture of sand.

These palm trees are great not only for wall decorations, but also for calendars and wreaths.

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Three-dimensional jellyfish made of paper

[Understand in an Instant] How to Make a Paper Jellyfish / Paper Jellyfish Tutorial

A jellyfish gently swaying its body as it swims underwater.

Some people say that watching jellyfish at an aquarium calms and soothes them.

When you think of a jellyfish, you probably picture its distinctive long, trailing parts and its dome-shaped part.

Let’s focus on those two features and make a craft.

Take several strips of construction paper cut lengthwise, align their centers, and spread them out in a circle.

Prepare a ring made from construction paper, then attach the tips of the spread-out strips to the ring.

For the jellyfish’s long, trailing parts, make fine slits in the paper.

Cut them into thin, thread-like strands and curl them using a toothpick.

This uses lots of fine finger movements, which can help stimulate the brain.

Attach the dome-shaped part and the long, cut strands together to complete your jellyfish.

The finished piece also makes a great hanging decoration.

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Tanabata Decorations: Sputtering Edition

Tanabata Decorations: Splatter Paint to Make the Milky Way | [Tanabata Craft] [100-Yen Store DIY] [Easy Craft] #100yen #DAISO #DIY #Recreation #DayService #Tanabata #ElderlyCare

Some senior care facilities may hold Tanabata events or activities in the summer.

Older adults might also hang tanzaku—small paper strips with their wishes written on them—on bamboo leaves.

How about adding a little twist to those tanzaku? Try attaching a backing sheet with a Milky Way-inspired design.

With a backing, you can hang the tanzaku directly on the wall.

To create the Milky Way pattern, the spattering technique is recommended.

It’s a method where you flick paint from a brush to create a scattered effect.

The fine speckles of paint look just like the Milky Way.

If you’re concerned about paint splashing around, try using a tool made from a milk carton or similar to help contain the splatter.

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