[For Seniors] May-Themed Wall Decoration Ideas Full of Seasonal Flair
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.
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[For Seniors] Seasonal May Wall Decoration Ideas (111–120)
Rose message stand
Many types of roses bloom from mid-May to early June, and they’re often strongly associated with a sense of glamour.
This craft project lets you capture that glamour by making a rose out of felt and turning it into a message stand.
Cut a slit in the center of a long, narrow piece of felt, tuck one end into the slit to create overall wrinkles, and then roll it up to form the shape of a rose.
Finally, attach the flower and leaf pieces to a stand made by combining a part that holds a message with a cork, and you’re done.
You can create originality by varying the number of roses you attach and the color combinations.
Spring hanging ornaments
Speaking of spring, many flowers are in bloom, aren’t they? Among them, wisteria is especially notable for its purple color, and many people can’t help but be captivated by its beauty.
This time, let’s make a spring hanging ornament inspired by wisteria.
First, cut purple construction paper into thin strips.
Glue them together with craft glue to connect them.
The finished piece recreates the distinctive cascading look of wisteria, making it feel almost like the real thing.
Just hanging it by your window will instantly fill your room with a springtime atmosphere.
Wreath of daffodils and roses
Daffodils bloom until early spring, while roses bloom around the end of spring, so even though their seasons are slightly different, both can be called quintessential spring flowers.
This is a simple yet three-dimensional wreath that combines daffodils and roses for a gorgeous look.
Another key point is that the wreath base and stem parts are flat, which helps emphasize the three-dimensional quality of the daffodil and rose blossoms.
For each flower, it’s important to carefully add fine creases, make cuts, and bend the paper so you can shape them to achieve a sense of depth.
Wisteria flowers made with tissue paper and cellophane tape
Wisteria made with tissue paper is a wonderful idea.
Making it together with seniors would make for a fun, enjoyable time.
The gentle shades of purple bring a springlike feel.
Since you use cellophane tape, it’s easier to make than using glue.
If you hang the finished wisteria on the wall or ceiling, it will feel like you’re standing beneath a real wisteria trellis.
It will make a lovely wall decoration that delights the eyes of seniors.
kashiwa mochi (rice cake wrapped in oak leaves)
Kashiwa mochi is a traditional Japanese sweet made by wrapping rice cakes in oak leaves.
Because oak trees do not shed their old leaves until new buds grow, the leaves are said to symbolize prosperity for future generations.
How about turning seasonal kashiwa mochi into a wall decoration? Since it has a three-dimensional finish, you can not only hang it on the wall but also display it standing.
Cut construction paper to make the mochi portion and the oak leaf portion.
Shape the mochi into a plump, round form, and fold the oak leaf by alternating mountain and valley folds to create a dimensional look.
Finally, glue the parts together and it’s done! It will look lovely displayed alongside Children’s Day items as well.
helmet
Many of you probably have fond memories of celebrating Children’s Day by displaying a samurai helmet (kabuto).
The kabuto is said to carry the meaning of protecting children from dangers such as illness and accidents.
Here, we introduce a wall decoration of kabuto that you can make with colored construction paper.
You can sketch on the paper and cut it out with scissors, but if you first create a template using thin paper like origami, it’s convenient because you can mass-produce them.
Just cut the construction paper according to the template and glue it together! Staff can also prepare the construction paper traced from the template and have seniors do the assembly.
Let’s liven up the walls with colorful kabuto decorations!
lily of the valley
Lily of the valley, with its small, pure-white blossoms, is adorable and is also the birth flower for May.
Loved around the world as a flower that heralds early summer, its demure, downward-facing appearance gives it a delicate charm—making it a great choice for May wall decorations! Try making the flowers, stems, and leaves by cutting colored construction paper.
You can assign each part to different people and work on it as a craft activity at an adult day care, too.
Making many pieces to create a flower-bed look or arranging them like a bouquet would be lovely as well.