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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-Themed Wall Decoration Ideas (1–10)

Iris flowers swaying in the wind

[Mural] Japanese Iris Video #day_service #day_care #outpatient_rehab #nursing_care #elderly #craft #rec #recreation

Iris flowers swaying in the wind

How about a wall decoration of Japanese irises that sway beautifully in the breeze? These irises are made using the pinwheel-making method.

Use blue, light blue, and purple origami or construction paper to create the pinwheels.

If you attach small pieces to represent the inner petals, they’ll look even more like iris flowers.

Since irises bloom along watersides such as marshes and ponds, a light blue background works well.

Make leaves from green construction paper and place the flowers at the tips.

At this time, we recommend fastening them with clear push pins.

On nice days, let in some fresh air and enjoy watching the irises gently sway.

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three-dimensional carnation

[Craft Idea] Carnation Bouquet (Mother’s Day in May) (Wall Decorations, Activities for the Elderly, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Childcare) (Origami DIY, Original Creation)

three-dimensional carnation

Some seniors may have received or given carnations on Mother’s Day in May.

Carnations, which are strongly associated with Mother’s Day, have the floral meaning of “pure and deep love,” but did you know that each color has its own meaning as well? Red signifies “a child’s love for their mother,” and pink represents “gratitude and a warm heart,” among others.

For a May wall decoration, let’s make carnations using pink and red origami paper.

The key points are to crumple the origami and to use scissors with serrated blades.

This will help you recreate the carnation blossoms well! Finish by making stems and leaves out of construction paper and attaching them.

As everyone admires the wall you made together, it might spark fond memories and lively conversation.

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Hanging decorations for Children’s Day

[Felt] How to Make a Children’s Day Hanging Decoration (No Sewing) — Just Cut and Glue! Perfect with Koinobori 🎏✨

Hanging decorations for Children's Day

Speaking of May, it’s Children’s Day.

Let’s make a hanging decoration to boost the festive mood! This idea uses felt, but since you assemble it by gluing instead of sewing, it’s easy for seniors to try as well.

First, make a template—thick paper or cardstock works fine.

Trace the template onto the felt and cut it out.

Carefully finish each piece by gluing it together.

Try making lots of Children’s Day–themed motifs like carp streamers (koinobori), oak leaf rice cakes (kashiwa mochi), samurai helmets (kabuto), and festival banners.

They’re so cute that your grandchildren would love receiving them as a gift!

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[For seniors] Seasonal May wall decoration ideas (11–20)

Lotus Blossoms and a Ladybug

[Craft Idea] Chinese Milk Vetch and Ladybug (May, Spring) (Wall Decorations, Senior Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Preschool) (Origami) (DIY)

Lotus Blossoms and a Ladybug

Small pink flowers that bloom from around April to June.

When Chinese milk vetch blooms, you can feel the transition from spring to early summer.

This time, we’re sharing an idea for a wall decoration featuring ladybugs flying over a field of Chinese milk vetch.

Make templates from thick paper, then create the petals and calyx.

Combine the petals to form a single flower.

To add a three-dimensional effect, gently round the tips of the petals using scissors.

Make the stems and leaves, and attach each piece to complete the design.

The ladybugs are also crafted to look three-dimensional, so please use that as a reference.

It’s an idea that will instantly brighten the walls of a senior care facility—give it a try!

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Aoi

[Craft Idea] Hollyhock (Aoi) (May) (Wall Decoration • Senior Recreation • Occupational Therapy OT • Day Service • Creative Activity) (Flower Craft Aoi Origami DIY) (Paper Craft)

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The hollyhock blooms in vivid colors from early to mid-summer.

As a May wall decoration idea, I recommend hollyhocks.

Fold a pink sheet of origami paper into thirds both vertically and horizontally, then cut it into nine small squares.

Use the video as a reference to form the flower shape.

Recreating the inner pattern involves very detailed work, so be careful not to cut yourself.

This extra step makes the flower look authentic, so it’s an important point! Once you’ve made the leaves and butterflies, arrange them and you’re done.

Since there are many fine steps, this project seems perfect for older adults who are skilled at origami and papercutting.

Everyone, give it a try!

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Samurai Boy’s Day doll wreath

Easy✨ All from the 100-yen shop: How to Make a Boys’ Festival (Gogatsu Ningyo) Wreath 🎏 [Children’s Day] Wall Hanging / Hanging Decoration

Samurai Boy's Day doll wreath

Gogatsu-ningyo (May dolls) are often displayed by parents to wish for their children’s healthy growth.

It’s said this tradition comes from samurai who used to display helmets to ward off misfortune.

Today, I’ll introduce a wreath version of these May dolls.

Many people might think making May dolls is very difficult, but this May-doll wreath can be easily made using only materials from a 100-yen shop.

Just thread pom-poms onto wire and your wreath will be finished in no time! You can also assemble the May dolls from pom-poms and complete them with decorations like origami.

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Swimming carp streamer

May seasonal wall decoration: 'Swimming Koinobori made from a single sheet of construction paper'—the scales move!! Eye-opening!! 'Template version available' How to make a swimming carp #koinobori #howto

Swimming carp streamer

How about making an authentic koinobori for Children’s Day in May? It would surely be a delightful gift for your grandchild as well.

The way koinobori swim in the breeze is refreshing and striking, isn’t it? Displaying a koinobori at home is sure to strengthen family bonds even more.

What we’re introducing this time is a way to make a genuine-looking koinobori from just a single sheet of construction paper.

The scales look so realistic that you might mistake it for the real thing.

The appeal is that you can easily create the scale effect simply by folding the paper and making a few slits.

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