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[For Seniors] May-Themed Wall Decoration Ideas Full of Seasonal Flair

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May is the season when spring shifts into early summer.It’s a time when colorful flowers start to appear and we can encounter many plants and animals.There are also many familiar events for seniors, such as Children’s Day (Tango no Sekku) and Mother’s Day.In this article, we’ll introduce ideas for wall decorations that let you feel the joy of May.By creating wall displays that incorporate seasonal traditions—like May events, flowers, and vegetables—seniors can also enjoy a sense of the season.We hope you’ll find some wonderful ideas for wall decorations.

[For Seniors] May Seasonal Wall Decoration Ideas (61–70)

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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Wisteria in papercutting

Paper-cut wisteria

Wisteria in papercutting

Wisteria trellises swaying in the breeze are so lovely—they truly capture people’s hearts.

Some of you may look forward to visiting wisteria trellises in spring, while others, especially seniors who now find outings difficult, may have fond memories of touring famous wisteria spots.

In this article, we’ll introduce paper-cut wisteria flowers you can enjoy indoors.

That’s the beauty of crafts—you can enjoy them regardless of the weather or your ability to go out! Using blue, purple, and light-purple origami paper, we’ll make small petals.

It helps to draw lines with a pencil before cutting.

Leave the petals unattached without glue on purpose, so they flutter lightly and create a soft, swaying look.

Work together to make plenty of petals and create a beautiful wisteria trellis!

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Wisteria swaying

[Spring Origami] Hanging Decoration: How to Make Wisteria Flowers [Origami]

Wisteria swaying

How about a hanging wisteria decoration with a realistic, three-dimensional look? Prepare purple, light purple, and yellow-green origami paper, bamboo skewers, and string.

The flowers are made from quarter-size origami sheets, so please cut them in advance.

Fold the colored side in half, then fold in half two more times.

Draw petal shapes with a pencil and cut them out.

Use a bamboo skewer to curl the tips of the petals into a gentle curve.

Make a small stick-shaped piece and attach it to the petals to complete each flower.

Then, adhere the flowers onto a long, narrow strip of yellow-green origami to build up a three-dimensional floral cluster.

Attach a string and hang it by the window—watch it sway softly in the breeze.

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Simple wisteria flower

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Simple wisteria flower

Introducing a wisteria flower made by combining many small flower parts.

Cut a standard sheet of origami paper into quarters and fold it as you would when making a crane.

Once you open and fold both sides only on the surface that will become the front of the flower, the blossom is complete.

Make lots of flowers and leaves and assemble them to create a lovely hanging wisteria decoration.

Because this project requires many parts, it’s perfect for recreational activities in senior care facilities.

Get everyone involved and enjoy making it together!

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spiral hanging ornament

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

spiral hanging ornament

It’s a decorative piece with uniquely beautiful curves, created by twisting and joining long, thin strips cut from origami paper.

First, fold the paper to make creases, then cut along those creases; fold the top into a triangle so it’s ready for gluing later.

Next, glue the triangular folds together, twist each strip, and finally glue the bottom ends to finish.

The impression will change depending on the color of origami you choose and how tightly you twist it.

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

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Carnation bouquet

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Carnation bouquet

Mother’s Day is in May, isn’t it? Some senior homes and welfare facilities may also hold Mother’s Day events.

When it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, carnations are the classic choice.

Here, we’ll introduce an origami bouquet featuring carnations.

Fold origami paper and use scissors to cut and shape the carnations.

Make the stems and leaves as well, then attach the carnation flowers.

Create several carnations, place them in an origami bouquet sleeve, and you’re done.

The finished bouquets can be presented by staff to senior residents as Mother’s Day gifts.

Of course, this also makes a great craft project for May.

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Carnation wreath

[100-yen DIY] Tissue-Paper Carnation Wreath ♡

Carnation wreath

Introducing a carnation wreath you can make with materials from a 100-yen shop.

Prepare flower paper, stack five sheets, and fold them in an accordion.

Open it once and cut it into quarters.

Staple the center of the flower paper and cut the edges into a zigzag.

After opening it once, cut a V-shape in the middle.

Wrap wire around the flower paper, then gently fluff the paper without tearing it to create a carnation blossom.

Make eight of these.

Prepare a wreath base and attach the carnations so they overlap.

Decorate with a ribbon to finish.

Because activities that use the fingertips are said to provide good stimulation for the brain, this is also recommended as a recreation activity in senior care facilities.

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