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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] Seasonal Wall Decoration Ideas for May (91–100)

banner flag

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Along with carp streamers and May dolls, some households also raise nobori flags for Boys’ Day (Tango no Sekku).

They’re especially essential for a child’s first Boys’ Day celebration.

Let’s try making one of these nobori flags by hand.

Older adults might enjoy reminiscing about past Boys’ Day celebrations as they craft.

Fold chirimen crepe or other Japanese-patterned fabrics to form the flag.

Since you’ll use double-sided tape for adhesion, there’s no sewing required.

For the family crest, craft metal parts make attachment easy.

You can also add a name, so including your grandchild’s name is a lovely touch.

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Samurai helmet ornament

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Samurai helmet ornament

Here’s a helmet you can make with origami by folding just four times.

It’s easy, so it’s perfect for a quick activity with seniors.

Cut the origami paper into a rectangle, then fold it into the shape of a helmet.

If you use double-sided colored paper or traditional Japanese patterns, it will look even more helmet-like.

The folding method is simple, so it should be easy for seniors to try.

Finish by adding a crest to the front of the helmet with origami.

You can display it on a wreath as is, or paste it onto a backing sheet for a lovely look.

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Koinobori decoration

[Children’s Day] Let’s make a carp streamer decoration. 🎏

Koinobori decoration

Here’s an idea for a carp streamer decoration in the style of a hanging scroll.

You can use origami carp and finish it in a way that suits the celebration of Children’s Day.

Fold the carp out of origami paper—Japanese patterns or other designs are recommended.

Attach crepe paper and washi to create a hanging scroll backing, then stick the origami carp onto it.

Making and attaching a windsock (fukinagashi) alongside the carp will look lovely as well.

Displayed on the wall like a hanging scroll, it can help evoke the feeling of May even for older adults.

Alternatively, insert a stick into a paper cup weighted with clay and attach the hanging scroll to the stick.

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Carp streamers made with chirimen (crepe) craft

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Carp streamers made with chirimen (crepe) craft

Chirimen fabric is often leftover from cutting kimonos, and these days you can even find it at 100-yen shops.

Chirimen has a refined texture that’s both soft and supple.

Here’s how to make a carp streamer (koinobori) decoration using chirimen fabric.

Draw the koinobori pattern on the back side of the chirimen, then place another piece of chirimen of the same size on top.

Pin the two pieces so they don’t shift and sew them together.

Once you’ve finished sewing, trim the excess, turn it inside out, and stuff it with cotton.

Add the head, eyes, and fins to finish.

It’s a project that sewing-loving seniors can also enjoy making.

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Hanging ornaments made with felt

[No-Sew] Carp Streamer Hanging Decoration Made with Felt 🎏 / Children’s Day DIY / Tango no Sekku

Hanging ornaments made with felt

Carp streamers swimming majestically across the sky are a familiar sight in May, aren’t they? Some older adults may have even raised carp streamers at their own homes.

Here’s a felt carp streamer craft that’s perfect for May and looks as if it’s really swimming.

Cut felt into the shape of a carp and attach felt scales.

We recommend using a hot glue gun, which dries quickly and has strong adhesion.

With a glue gun, you can make it without sewing.

If you also make and attach the five-color streamers and the pinwheel ornament, it will look even more wonderful.

To celebrate Children’s Day, you can also make felt kashiwa-mochi and hang them together.

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Carp streamers made with felt and chirimen (crepe fabric)

[Cut and Paste Only] Easy! How to Make a Hanging Koinobori Decoration with Felt and Chirimen 🎏

Carp streamers made with felt and chirimen (crepe fabric)

Here’s an introduction to making carp streamers (koinobori) using felt and chirimen crepe fabric.

Cut the felt into the shape of a koinobori.

Cover it with a piece of chirimen fabric that’s larger than the felt and attach it with a hot glue gun.

Trim off the excess, then glue on another layer of felt to reinforce it.

Attach metallic yarn along the edge of the koinobori, and add the eyes and scales.

Cut it into the shape of a banner, attach a cord, and it’s done.

Koinobori made with colorful felt and patterned chirimen fabric look lovely.

Displaying them indoors might even prompt older adults to share stories related to koinobori.

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Two simple types of koinobori (carp streamers)

Koinobori wall decorations made of paper (2 types, with voice-over). How to make KOINOBORI paper wall decorations – 2 types.

Two simple types of koinobori (carp streamers)

Let’s try making a three-dimensional, paper-cut carp streamer with scales.

We’ll fold origami or construction paper and make slits as we go.

By changing where you cut with the scissors, you can create a variety of scale designs.

You can either stick the finished scales onto a sheet that becomes the body of the streamer, or stretch the scales themselves to form the body.

With a little ingenuity, you can make two types of carp streamers.

The materials are minimal, so it’s easy to make.

It’s also a project that older adults can enjoy, taking the finished piece home to decorate their own room.

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