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[For Seniors] Enjoy June! Introducing Simple, Recommended Wall Decorations

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June often brings a stretch of rain and a damp, muggy feel.

The rain is a blessing, but it can make this season uncomfortable, especially for older adults.

How about brightening up gloomy June days with some wall decorations for a refreshing change of mood?

Here are some recommended wall decoration ideas for June.

Hydrangeas, bellflowers, and gardenias come into their prime with refreshing colors, and frogs and snails also evoke the rainy season.

Wall decorations with a Father’s Day theme may even bring back fond memories for some people.

It’s lovely to make something to decorate your own room or to give as a gift, but creating a single piece together with everyone is also highly recommended.

Enjoy June with a touch of creativity.

For Seniors: Enjoy June! Introducing Simple, Recommended Wall Decorations (11–20)

carp

Kimie Gangi June wall decoration: “Tissue paper carp” — super easy cutout and collage

carp

Isn’t June the month when we often get persistently rainy, muggy days and sweltering heat? Here’s a wall decoration of carp made from tissue paper that brings a refreshing, cool feeling.

Staple a carp template onto several sheets of tissue paper and cut along the template.

You can make multiple tissue-paper carp at once.

Arrange and glue the carp and tissue-paper lotus leaves onto a backing sheet in a balanced layout.

The fluttery, semi-transparent texture of the tissue paper creates a fresh, cool impression.

Encourage older adults to make the carp using scissors as well.

The steps are simple, so many people may find it easy to create.

It’s a perfect project for June that conveys a sense of coolness.

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Snails and hydrangeas

[Craft Idea] Snails & Hydrangeas — Snail’s Craft (June/Summer) (Easy 3D) (Wall Decoration) (Senior Activities/OT/Day Service) (Childcare) (DIY Papercraft Wall Decoration) (Creative)

Snails and hydrangeas

When you think of creatures associated with the rainy season in June, many people probably think of snails.

And for plants, it has to be hydrangeas.

If you decorate indoor walls with these two motifs, older adults may be able to enjoy a lifestyle that feels the season.

Let’s make wall decorations using construction paper and origami.

You can create a dynamic, three-dimensional look for the snail’s spiral shell by twisting origami paper.

For hydrangeas, crumple and roll up pieces of origami to make plump, rounded blossoms.

Since it involves plenty of finger and hand movement, it’s also a great project to make together with seniors.

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Bellflowers and Fireflies

[Craft Idea] Bellflower and Firefly (June/Summer) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service) (Origami, 3D, DIY, Flower Craft)

Bellflowers and Fireflies

Have you heard of a flower called hotarubukuro (balloon flower/campion)? It blooms from May to July, which happens to coincide with firefly season.

There’s even a theory that the name “hotarubukuro,” meaning “firefly pouch,” comes from children putting fireflies into the bell-shaped flowers to play.

Let’s make hotarubukuro and fireflies out of origami—perfect for June.

These days, fireflies are harder to spot nearby.

Creating hotarubukuro and firefly crafts might help older adults remember their childhood.

While making the crafts, try listening to their nostalgic stories.

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Poppy

[Craft Idea] Poppy Paper Craft (April–May) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service) (Origami DIY) (Creative)

Poppy

Poppies are well known as flowers that bloom from spring to early summer.

Their petals are thin, so the way they sway gracefully like silk is captivating.

Because they come in colorful shades like red, pink, orange, white, and yellow, they really stand out in a garden.

To make a wall decoration, first prepare some origami paper.

Then create the petals and the center of the flower.

To achieve a more realistic look, it’s important to clearly express delicate details such as the shape of the petals.

Since poppy leaves are jagged, add slits to represent that feature as well.

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Aoi wall decoration

[Craft Idea] Hollyhock (Aoi) (May) (Wall Decoration • Senior Recreation • Occupational Therapy OT • Day Service • Creative Activity) (Flower Craft Aoi Origami DIY) (Paper Craft)

Aoi wall decoration

Let me introduce an aoi-themed wall decoration.

First, let’s make the petals.

Fold a sheet of origami paper into thirds both vertically and horizontally, then cut along the creases.

Fold each piece and cut it into a petal shape.

Using a template makes this easier.

Next, to create flowers in a deeper shade of the same color, fold the paper and cut it with a jagged edge.

When you attach these to the center of the petals, it creates a pattern that looks almost real.

Rubbing the petals also adds roundness and gives a three-dimensional effect.

Now, let’s make the leaves.

Cut green origami into four equal parts, shape them like leaves, and add creases.

Using different shades of green will look beautiful when you arrange them.

Finally, attach the flowers and leaves to a large sheet of construction paper, and you’re done.

It’s simple, looks great, and is very satisfying to make.

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Hanging raindrops

[Senior Recreational Activity] June Raindrop Hanging Decoration [Easy Craft] Raindrops

Hanging raindrops

In many places, the rainy season begins in June, doesn’t it? How about a wall decoration inspired by raindrops? You can make beautiful drops just by folding and cutting origami.

The folding and cutting points might feel tricky, but it could help to go slowly and learn the steps as you check each one.

Try attaching the finished drops to a string and hanging them up! Using pale pastel-colored origami creates a dreamy atmosphere.

Some older adults find it hard to go out and may feel less in touch with the seasons.

If you make hydrangea flowers to go with the drops, it will evoke June even more, and it can help older adults experience the season as well.

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[For Seniors] Enjoy June! Introducing Simple, Recommended Wall Decorations (21–30)

A wreath of gardenia flowers

[Origami] Gardenia Flower Wreath

A wreath of gardenia flowers

Gardenias bloom around June, releasing a sweet fragrance reminiscent of jasmine.

Many older adults may know them from the famous 1970s song “Kuchinashi no Hana,” which even features them in the title.

How about making a wreath with lovely gardenias and displaying it? We’ll create each flower and leaf with origami, but the folds aren’t complicated, so it’s easy to make.

The displayed gardenia wreath may help some people recall memories of the song and the era when it was popular.

From there, conversations can begin, which can lead to deeper communication with others.

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