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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 Craft and Wall Decoration Ideas That Capture the Season (71–80)

Making a calendar with irises

Iris?

Making a calendar with irises

Here is a calendar featuring irises made from origami.

Irises are beloved as an early-summer tradition, and they are said to be at their best around mid-May.

Some older adults may visit parks or temples to see them in full bloom.

While making origami irises, older adults might also recall past May memories, which could spark lively conversation.

The calendar can be made while seated, making it an activity that many older adults can comfortably take part in.

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Hanko Calendar

2021 Calendar #2: A Calendar Made with Stamps (April, May, June Edition) OKAPI CRAFT HOBBY

Let me introduce a stamp calendar that brings a sense of everyday life.

First, prepare a base calendar where the dates are clearly visible at a glance.

For the stamps, I recommend seasonal illustration stamps.

If you also have bright stamp ink colors, you might be able to create a more vibrant calendar.

Make sure to leave enough space on the calendar so there’s room to place your stamps.

It’s also a great idea to add stickers or tear pieces of washi origami paper and paste them on.

Once it’s finished, decorate your room with it and enjoy!

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Making a Yamabuki calendar

Day Service Konosu: Cherished Koubouan – May Calendar Production

Making a Yamabuki calendar

Yamabuki, with its distinctive orange-tinged yellow flowers, can sometimes be seen along mountains and rivers from April to May.

This time, we’re introducing a calendar featuring yamabuki as the theme.

Make yamabuki flowers out of origami or construction paper and attach them to the calendar.

It’s also a great idea to craft butterflies and bees to go along with it.

The finished calendar should give older adults a sense of accomplishment from having created something themselves.

In addition, making the calendar offers a chance to think about the seasons and the dates while working on the project.

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[For Seniors] Enjoy May: A Collection of Seasonal Craft and Wall Decoration Ideas (81–90)

Making a calendar with a carnation stamp

[Eraser stamp] Making a May calendar with a carnation stamp 💕 Great for Mother’s Day too 👍

Making a calendar with a carnation stamp

Let’s try making a calendar using a carnation rubber stamp carved from an eraser.

Eraser stamps are made by carving an eraser, and you can create a calendar with a unique, handcrafted charm that’s different from store-bought stamps.

A carnation stamp that evokes Mother’s Day can help older adults feel the season.

Of course, you could also make a calendar with stamps themed around May, such as the 88th Night (Hachiju-hachiya) or carp streamers (koinobori).

Eraser stamps don’t require much force and are easy to carve, so older adults should find the project approachable.

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Teddy Bear Carnation

For Mother's Day! I tried making a little bear with carnations ♡ #flowerpaper #tissuepaperflowers #preschoolcrafts #occupationaltherapy

Teddy Bear Carnation

Introducing an adorable bear-shaped carnation decoration.

Prepare tissue paper, a straw, masking tape, glue, and construction paper to get started.

Using red tissue paper, make two large carnations and three small carnations, then glue them together in the shape of a bear’s face.

Wrap green masking tape around the straw and attach two leaves made from construction paper.

Glue the bear face to the prepared straw.

Soak black tissue paper in water, roll it into small balls, and attach them with glue as the bear’s nose and eyes, adjusting for overall balance.

Let it dry, and you’re done.

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Origami Calendar

How to Fold an Origami Calendar [May / Clover Edition]

Origami Calendar

May is a warm and refreshing season, isn’t it? In parks and fields, you can often find plenty of clovers and white clover in bloom.

Here’s a calendar that evokes those May landscapes.

Let’s make a clover-shaped calendar using a commercially available craft kit.

By folding the printed calendar sheet, you can create a calendar in the shape of a clover.

The folding steps are mostly simple, so it should be easy for older adults to enjoy as well.

Sit in a chair and try making it while chatting with the people around you.

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Making a calendar with pressed flowers

A simple way to make a pressed flower calendar! Great as a gift, too!!

Making a calendar with pressed flowers

When May comes around, you often see flower beds and planters beautifully filled with colorful blooms, don’t you? Here’s a calendar that uses pressed flowers, reminiscent of a flower meadow.

Pressed pansies, gerberas, and white clover might be nice choices.

Let’s start by attaching the pressed flowers to the calendar backing.

Place the pressed flowers wherever you like on the backing.

The beauty of pressed flowers may bring a sense of calm even to older adults.

It seems you can make pressed flowers using an iron or a microwave.

Why not try making pressed flowers yourself?

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