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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)

Rose wall hanging

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Rose wall hanging

We’d like to introduce an original rose wall decoration made by rolling paper.

Prepare colored paper for the flowers and leaves.

For the flower, take a strip of colored paper cut thinly: randomly pleat (accordion-fold) two-thirds of the strip, leaving the remaining one-third unpleated.

Starting from the unpleated end, roll the paper; when you finish rolling, glue the end to secure it, and the flower is complete.

For the leaves, similarly roll thin strips of colored paper from one end, glue to secure, then pinch and shape them with your fingers.

For the stem, cut a long, narrow strip and lightly roll it to add a gentle curve.

Arrange and glue the flowers, stems, and leaves onto your choice of backing or base, balancing the layout, and you’re done in no time! Since there are no difficult steps, this craft can also be used as finger dexterity training in senior care facilities.

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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 of felt

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Carp streamers made of felt

Let’s try making a carp streamer (koinobori) using felt, which is known for its soft touch.

If you attach craft pom-poms to a rectangular piece of felt fixed to a stick, you can create the look of the carp’s scales.

Add eyes and a tail fin to the carp, and try attaching a windsock and a decorative pinwheel as well.

How about also making the banner top in felt to go with it? Another key point is that the overall impression of your koinobori will change depending on the color of felt you use.

Seniors, too, are sure to smile while creating these cute koinobori crafts.

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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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Koinobori made with paper cores

[Craft] Paper Tube Koinobori: Children's Day (Tango no Sekku)

Koinobori made with paper cores

Here’s a cute carp streamer craft using paper cores.

When you finish a roll of toilet paper or kitchen paper, you’re left with the cardboard tube.

These tubes are often made of thick paper, and their cylindrical shape is perfect for crafting.

Cover the tube with origami paper in colors like red or blue, then cut the tail fin.

Use round stickers to make and attach the eyes and scales.

You can stick the finished piece on a wall if you like.

For an extra touch, punch a hole and insert a chopstick so it can stand propped up.

It would look nice displayed in a senior’s room as well.

The shape of the paper core neatly captures the rounded form of a carp streamer.

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