[For Seniors] Enjoy and Beat the Summer Heat! July Craft Ideas

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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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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Yo-yo and Sunflower

Easy summer/July wall display craft! Add ○○ to paint to draw beautiful lines [Kindergarten/Preschool]

“Yo-Yo and Sunflowers” is a wall art project for seniors that captures the brightness and fun of summer.

For the sunflowers, cut origami paper into flower shapes and layer two pieces slightly offset to create a 3D effect.

Use construction paper to represent the seed-filled center.

For the yo-yos, draw circles on construction paper; once you load a brush with plenty of paint, you’re ready to go.

Swing the brush boldly toward the paper to create patterns.

Using two to three colors makes it lively and distinctly summery.

However, since paint can easily splatter during the yo-yo portion and cause messes, it’s important to protect the workspace—for example, by laying down newspaper.

Despite using simple materials, this project offers vibrant color and movement, making it perfect for summer wall decor.

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Summer festival decorations

Let's try making decorations for the summer festival. 🍉

The summer wall art project for seniors, “Summer Festival Decorations,” involves carefully crafting summer-themed motifs—such as fireworks, paper lanterns, shaved ice, watermelon, and mosquito coils—using origami and colored paper, then displaying them against a night-sky-inspired background to create a lively festival atmosphere.

The vivid colors stand out, and the finished wall display brightens the mood just by looking at it.

It’s an activity that allows seniors to focus while moving their hands and feet, making it approachable and enjoyable as a recreation that evokes the seasonal traditions of summer.

It’s a lovely piece that brings out summer memories and a strong sense of the season.

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A sunflower whose bud is opening

Sunflower with opening buds – summer wall decor ❤︎ paper craft / Sunflower with open buds ❤︎ #835

Isn’t the sunflower one of the flowers that best represents summer? When older adults see sunflower-themed artwork, some may feel, “Ah, it’s summer.” If large, sun-like sunflowers are displayed on the facility walls, they may even lift everyone’s spirits.

This time, we’re introducing a fun craft that lets you enjoy the process from bud to full bloom.

Take strips of construction paper cut into long, narrow pieces and paste them so they cover the sunflower base made from a paper plate.

It’s a clever mechanism: as you cut the strip-like construction paper, it looks as if the flower is blooming.

People can look forward to seeing the paper petals open little by little each day.

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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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