[Childcare] A collection of ideas you’ll want to use for July wall displays!

morning glory

[Origami] Easy! Cute Flower Morning Glory Folding Method (Origami Flower Morning Glory)

This is an origami morning glory with an interesting three-dimensional structure.

First, use origami paper in your favorite color, such as blue or pink, to fold the petals.

Next, make the vine.

Morning glory vines have a spiral shape, right? To recreate that, use a toothpick.

Wrap a thin strip of green origami paper around the toothpick.

That way, it will look just like a real vine.

Don’t forget to make the leaves as well.

Because it consists of three parts, it has a sense of depth, and the coiling vine also gives it a dynamic feel.

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whale

[Summer Origami] How to Fold a Whale with Voice Instructions ☆ Origami: Easy Whale Folding — August Summer Decoration

How about using a whale as a motif, since its large appearance makes it so popular? For this one, you create the form with blue origami paper and add eyes to finish it as a whale.

This origami actually pairs well with drawings.

For example, if you stick it onto a picture of the ocean, it adds a sense of realism, and drawing a spout on the top of its body is a good way to express movement.

You can also make whales in different colors or smaller whales to enjoy a parent-and-child look.

Try it while letting your imagination expand.

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Watermelon garland

[Summer Decorations] How to Make a Watermelon Garland (Using Printable Materials)

One popular handmade idea is garlands.

They’re appealing because they’re easy to display anywhere.

Still, some of you might be thinking, “I want to make a garland that’s a little different from the usual.” That’s where this watermelon garland idea comes in.

It’s a garland made with pennant-shaped watermelon motifs.

Besides its cute look and summery vibe, there’s another big attraction to this idea: when you roll it up, it looks like a halved watermelon.

It might be nice to hang it somewhere you can move it around and play with it.

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eggplant

[Origami] Eggplant 🍆 How to fold an eggplant #eggplant #nasu #baingan #terong #beringela #баклажан #berenjena #가지 #howtofold #origami #paperfolding

This is an origami eggplant that brings out the feeling of the season.

Here, we’ll make the body with purple paper and the calyx with black paper, then assemble them together.

Since eggplants are harvested from early summer, they convey a summery vibe.

If you also fold a paper basket and arrange several eggplants in it, it can serve as stylish decor.

In that case, making eggplants in both deep and light purple, or using both black and green calyxes, will give a more realistic look.

By the way, summer eggplants are often a deep purple.

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Let’s create an ocean with scissors and glue

Scissor Practice [Summer Craft] Let’s make an ocean with scissors and glue! Perfect for developing fine motor skills! [For ages 2–3]

This project is perfect for kids to practice using scissors.

First, cut construction paper to make sea creatures.

It’s a good idea to choose animals with lots of legs, like octopuses and squids.

When making an octopus or a squid, don’t cut each leg individually at first—start by cutting a fairly rough overall shape.

Once you have the basic shape, draw straight lines where the legs will be, and have the children cut along those lines with scissors.

On a separate piece of paper, draw zigzag patterns, then cut along the lines to make seaweed.

After everything is cut out, glue the pieces onto a large sheet of construction paper to complete the ocean scene! It’s a fun way to practice scissor skills, so give it a try.

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Yo-yos with bubble wrap and blow painting

[Summer Crafts] Blow Painting with Straws & Bubble Wrap Yo-Yo Making! Also great for summer festivals—July/August Wall Decorations [Nursery/Kindergarten]

This is a summery craft to make yo-yos using bubble wrap and blow painting! Cut construction paper into a yo-yo shape, then cut a piece of bubble wrap to match its size.

Color the bubble wrap with permanent markers, and stick it onto the construction paper with double-sided tape to complete the yo-yo pattern.

Attach a cut rubber band to the knot area of the yo-yo, and you’re done! If you want to make patterns with blow painting, drip paint onto the construction paper with a brush and blow through a straw, then cut it into a yo-yo shape after it dries.

Try a 3D version too by adding slits to the construction paper.

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Tanabata wreath

Tanabata wreath

One of the events in July is Tanabata.

Here’s an idea for a Tanabata wreath you can use.

First, combine green origami paper to form a circle.

Then cut your favorite colors of origami into triangles and layer them to create star shapes.

Finally, attach the stars onto the circle and you’re done.

If you make the stars colorful, the wreath will look even more festive.

It will look lovely displayed as is in a room or at the entrance, and you can also hang tanzaku strips or write your wishes directly on it.

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