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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 May Wall Decoration Ideas (111–120)

Sumire

[Craft Idea] Violets (March/April spring flowers) (wall decorations) (senior recreation/OT/daycare) (early childhood education) (origami) (DIY) (paper craft)

Sumire

Violets, which you often see in garden beds and parks, are flowers that are at their best in spring.

Let’s beautifully decorate a wall with colorful violet flowers in blue, yellow, white, and more.

Make violet petals using accordion-folded origami, then use construction paper as the stem to attach and build the violet flowers.

You can also create stems and leaves from origami, attach petals, and make side-facing violets.

How about making butterflies or ladybugs as well? Displaying them together with the violets will create wall decorations that evoke an even stronger spring atmosphere.

Feeling the seasons through wall decorations and looking at lovely violets can help brighten the mood of older adults, too.

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[For Seniors] May-Themed Seasonal Wall Decoration Ideas (121–130)

A mother spot-billed duck and her ducklings

[Origami] Easy! Cute! Let's make a duck family

A mother spot-billed duck and her ducklings

The sight of a mother spot-billed duck and her ducklings moving from a pond to the moat became a hot topic in the media, didn’t it? Lined up in single file, they look as if they’re marching, and it’s absolutely adorable.

Let’s try expressing that mother-and-duckling scene with origami.

The folds aren’t particularly difficult, so it should be easy to give it a try.

Make the mother duck with one sheet of origami paper, and make each duckling by dividing one sheet into four equal parts.

If you’re decorating a wall, adding a background like a pond, forest, or clouds would make a lovely arrangement.

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carnation

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carnation

Carnations have long been cherished as flowers to give on Mother’s Day in May.

With their frilly petals and a look that’s both delicate and glamorous, they’re also a popular choice for bouquets! How about using carnations for a May wall decoration? Each carnation petal is made by cutting construction paper into strips and then trimming those into finer pieces.

When making the strip cuts, pinking shears that create a zigzag edge are handy.

Create the calyx, leaves, and stem by cutting construction paper as well.

When turning them into wall decor, you can add a ribbon to give it a gift-like feel, or arrange them like a flower bed or a bouquet for a lovely touch!

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Tulips and windmills

[Craft Idea] Tulips (March/April, spring) (wall decorations) (senior recreation/OT/day services) (early childhood education) (3D) (origami) (windmill) (DIY)

Tulips and windmills

The wall decorations of tulips and windmills that evoke a spring atmosphere feature a bright, warm design.

Cut red and yellow origami paper to make the tulip petals.

Add small slits at the tips of the petals and glue them overlapping to create a three-dimensional effect.

Make the stems and leaves with green origami, and when arranged on the wall, it gives the impression of a field of spring plants spreading out.

For the windmills, cut out the base and cross-shaped parts and assemble them into a windmill.

Finely cut the propeller section, add windows and embellishments, and glue them on to enhance the three-dimensional look.

The vivid colors of the tulips and the windmill design create wall decorations that convey the warmth of spring.

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Tulip hina

[Craft Idea] Tulip Hina Dolls (March Hina Festival) (Wall Decorations • Senior Recreation • Occupational Therapy OT • Day Service • Childcare) (Origami • Colored Construction Paper) (DIY) (Tulips • Peach Blossoms) (Simple 3D Craft)

Tulip hina

Tulips are one of the essentials of spring, and the way their brightly colored flowers bloom so vigorously conveys the joy of the season.

This craft combines tulip blossoms with Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) motifs to create a project that feels distinctly springlike.

The base is construction paper cut into a tulip shape; onto this, you add origami clothing and decorations to complete the Hinamatsuri theme.

For the two main figures, make slits and then glue them together to give them a three-dimensional look so they stand out from the rest—that’s the key point.

Finish it off with leaf parts and surrounding tulips to create an overall festive look.

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Rose

How to make a paper flower rose wall decoration using construction paper! Why not try creating a pink rose decoration that blooms in spring and autumn? [Tsukuru Mon]

Rose

Roses are highly popular plants for viewing, growing, and giving as gifts.

Their noble, almost unapproachable look with thorns and their luxurious fragrance are distinctive, aren’t they? Roses are also highly recommended as a design to decorate walls.

Even a plain wall can instantly feel brighter just by adding flowers.

Fold construction paper and cut it with scissors to make each individual petal.

Then use glue to attach the petals to one another.

Since this is quite detailed work, if you’re doing it as a large group craft activity, it may be a good idea to divide responsibilities by parts.

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pansy

[Craft Idea] Pansies with origami (March–April, spring) (with template) (flower craft) (activities for seniors, day service, occupational therapy OT, childcare) (wall decoration) (easy original creation) (DIY)

pansy

Among ornamental plants, the ever-popular pansy makes a perfect wall decoration to create a spring-like atmosphere.

Fold a rectangular sheet of origami paper into eighths, then cut out circles or heart shapes to make the petals.

Layer these pieces and glue them together to form a vibrant pansy.

If you add patterns in a darker color of origami at the center of the petals, you can recreate the pansy’s distinctive coloration.

Use thick paper as a base and attach the petals.

Cut green origami into jagged shapes for the leaves and arrange them around the pansies.

By placing the petals and leaves separately, you can evoke a spring garden full of blooming pansies.

Why not make a spring-themed wall decoration in your favorite colors, such as yellow or pink?

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