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

spiral hanging ornament

Spiral decorations made with easy origami: 2 types (with voice commentary) | How to make an easy origami decoration: 2 types

It’s a charming decoration with beautiful, distinctive curves that you can make by twisting and attaching long, narrow strips of origami paper.

First, fold the paper to create crease lines, then cut along those folds.

Fold the top into a triangle so you can glue it later.

After gluing the triangular creases together, twist each strip, and finally glue the bottom part to finish.

The impression changes depending on the colors of origami you choose and how much you twist it.

Combining multiple colors also gives a more luxurious look, so it’s highly recommended.

Origami hydrangea

[Origami Hydrangea] Simple yet luxurious way to fold a hydrangea (ajisai)! Origami hydrangea

Let’s decorate the walls with hydrangeas—a classic seasonal motif for the rainy season—to brighten up the facility.

Hydrangeas are familiar plants to older adults, so they’re perfect for creating a sense of the season.

By the way, the parts that look like hydrangea flowers are actually sepals, which have leaf-like characteristics.

Tiny true flowers bloom in the center of the sepal clusters.

Sharing tidbits like this while folding together can make the activity even more enjoyable for older adults.

Origami engages the mind by planning each step, offering cognitive stimulation, and the finished piece provides a sense of accomplishment.

Have fun making colorful, beautiful hydrangeas!

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Hydrangea wreath

[Origami] Refreshing Pop-Up Hydrangea Wreath

As June arrives, more and more places see hydrangeas coming into bloom.

For many older adults, seeing hydrangeas likely brings to mind June and the rainy season.

Let’s help everyone feel the season with a lovely hydrangea wreath made from origami.

It’s something we especially want those to see who have difficulty going out on their own and thus have fewer chances to sense the seasons, or those whose sense of time and season has faded due to dementia.

You fold and cut each piece to make it, but there are no complicated steps, so it’s enjoyable as a craft activity.

I think people will also feel a sense of accomplishment by displaying their own creations on the wall.

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white clover

[Craft Idea] White Clover Crafts (May–June, spring) (senior recreation) (wall decorations) (early childhood education) (daycare) (flowers) (crafting) (Flower crafts) (OT)

White clover is a familiar plant that blooms along roadsides and other places.

Though modest, the clusters of small white flowers look delicate and beautiful, like lace.

Let’s try expressing white clover on a wall surface! First, prepare origami paper and create petals by cutting and folding.

The key is to add a curve to each petal! Layer them to form a single flower.

Cut the leaves into heart shapes, and by combining them you can make a four-leaf clover.

Since white clover is said to bring good luck, decorating your room with it might boost your fortune.

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Frog Teru Teru Bozu

Origami [Frog Teru Teru Bozu] Origami teru teru bozu in a frog

The rainy season often brings gloomy weather that looks like it could spill rain at any moment.

This time, we’re introducing a frog teru teru bozu that will lift your spirits and help you enjoy the rainy season.

All you need are origami paper, a pen, and stickers.

There’s some detailed folding involved, but using your fingertips stimulates the brain and may help prevent cognitive decline, so take your time and go at your own pace.

Once you’ve shaped the frog, finish by adding stickers and drawing the face with a pen.

In addition to its traditional use of wishing for sunny weather, it also makes a great room decoration.

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Handmade rain mobile

[Rainy Season Decor] Handmade Rain Mobile [Easy] [DIY] [Stylish]

Crafts for seniors using construction paper are easy and a lot of fun.

In particular, the handmade “rain mobile” can be created quickly using only materials from a 100-yen shop, so seniors can work on it with confidence.

By using thicker construction paper, it becomes sturdier and more three-dimensional than regular paper, resulting in a very striking piece.

The stylish mobile represents raindrops with colored paper, and it’s complete.

It also looks lovely as an indoor wall decoration, making rainy days more enjoyable.

This is definitely one of the construction paper craft activities we recommend for seniors.

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Teru-teru bozu from the 100-yen shop

[100-Yen DIY] How to Make a Teru Teru Bozu ☆

Drizzling rain can easily dampen our spirits, can’t it? Even among older adults, some may find themselves thinking, “I hope it stops soon,” even though rain is a blessing.

Why not make a cute teru teru bozu to blow away those negative feelings? You can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop, and you can even substitute the filling with a ball of cotton or tissues.

If you draw eyes with a marker, you can change its expression, making each teru teru bozu unique.

It’s also a great craft activity for seniors!

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