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[For Seniors] Enjoy May: A Collection of Seasonal Craft and Wall Decoration Ideas

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We’re introducing crafts and wall decoration ideas that are perfect for May and capture the spirit of the season.

With cherry blossom season over, this is packed with recommendations for anyone struggling with May wall display ideas.

We also feature plenty of craft ideas related to Children’s Day, so if you’d like to make a gift for your grandchild, please take a look.

Even if they seem difficult, many of these ideas are actually simple—just cutting and pasting.

We hope you’ll give these easy crafts and wall decorations a try—they’re great for older adults to enjoy casually, too.

[For Seniors] Enjoy May: A Collection of Seasonal Craft and Wall Decoration Ideas (61–70)

Pompon Hydrangea

[Seasonal Decoration] How to Make Pom-Pom Hydrangeas — pompom hydrangea

Pompon Hydrangea

Here’s a pom-pom hydrangea craft made with yarn.

Wrap yarn around your fingers several times, slide it off, and tie the center with twine.

Then secure the center with glue and craft wire, and trim the ends of the yarn.

If you trim it into a round shape, the yarn pom-pom will look like a hydrangea in full bloom.

Turn a small paper cup into a flowerpot and display the yarn hydrangea in it.

You’ll have a lovely potted hydrangea.

It would make a delightful gift, and the handmade warmth really comes through in this yarn craft.

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Hydrangea ball bouquet

Hydrangea wall decorations and ball bouquets made with origami and tissue paper / raindrops from clear files — How to make paper hydrangea wall decorations and ball bouquets

Hydrangea ball bouquet

Here’s a project that uses fluffy tissue paper to bring out the gentle charm of hydrangeas.

Stack several sheets of tissue paper, crease them, fold them into a band shape, and secure the center with a rubber band.

Trim the ends and fan it out to create a rounded hydrangea base.

Then attach the flower portion of an origami hydrangea onto the tissue paper base.

The origami hydrangea uses a simple folding method, so it may be easy for older adults to try.

You can display the finished bouquet in a care facility or in the rooms of older adults.

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Hydrangea wall decoration

Simple craft: Hydrangea wall decoration

Hydrangea wall decoration

Hydrangeas reach their best viewing season around June.

Their blossoms, standing quietly in the rain, convey a dignified beauty.

It’s said that hydrangeas originated in Japan.

With that in mind, here’s a wall decoration featuring hydrangeas in a style that evokes traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Attach hydrangea parts made from construction paper to a backing sheet.

The hydrangea parts are created by folding small square pieces of construction paper and trimming the corners.

Since the method isn’t complicated, it should be easy for older adults to make as well.

The backing can be any shape you like, such as circular or square.

Add a border to the backing using paper bands.

To finish, attach a lattice made from paper bands over the backing sheet with the hydrangeas.

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Koinobori wall decoration made with craft bands

How to make an easy carp streamer decoration using origami and craft bands – crafting – handmade

Koinobori wall decoration made with craft bands

How about making a wall decoration packed with the charm of May using origami and craft bands? First, prepare a craft band and attach double-sided tape to the end.

Shape it into a ring, then wrap thread around it as if drawing a line through the center.

Also wrap thread so that it hangs down on the left and right.

Using your favorite origami paper, make carp streamers (koinobori), streamers, pinwheels, samurai helmets (kabuto), and a banner flag, then use double-sided tape to attach them to the threads.

Secure them from the back with glue so they don’t fall off.

Add embellishments with pearl stickers, adjust the ring shape, and you’re done.

Although there are some fine tasks, using your fingertips can help prevent cognitive decline, so this is also recommended as occupational therapy or recreation in senior care facilities.

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3D tulip wreath

[Craft Idea] Let's make a cute 3D spring tulip wreath with origami! Spring Origami Tulip Wreath (April wall decoration, senior recreation, day service, occupational therapy, childcare, origami craft, easy 3D, DIY)

3D tulip wreath

Let’s make a three-dimensional tulip with origami.

There are many ways to make origami tulips, right? We’ll cut out tulip shapes, then assemble them by gluing the pieces together.

Use thick paper or construction paper to create a wreath.

Attach tulips with leaves and stems to the wreath.

If you let seniors place the tulips where they like, they’ll enjoy the crafting process even more.

They’re sure to be happy with the cute tulip creation.

They can also take it home and display it.

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Wisteria flowers made from rectangular origami

Kimie Gangi: Super easy wisteria made from rectangular origami

Wisteria flowers made from rectangular origami

This is a wisteria trellis wall decoration made from rectangular pieces of origami paper.

First, mark one sheet of origami so that it can be divided into five rectangles, stack several sheets, and cut them together.

Apply glue to the edge of each rectangle, align the corners to form a triangle, and glue them together—this will be a petal.

Attach the petals to a paper tape or similar strip.

Start with one petal at the tip, then add two petals at each subsequent step, and finally attach leaves made from green origami paper to complete the wisteria trellis.

Despite the simple steps, it beautifully recreates the refined, graceful splendor of wisteria in bloom.

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Sumire

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

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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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