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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 (81–90)

Tabletop Koinobori

[100-yen DIY] Koinobori made with felt

Tabletop Koinobori

Let’s make a tabletop koinobori you can enjoy indoors! For the pole that lets the carp streamers “swim,” bamboo skewers or disposable chopsticks work well, and for the base that supports the pole, we recommend using a plastic bottle cap with a hole or some air-dry clay.

Make the carp themselves from colorful origami paper, fabric, or felt.

Once you’ve shaped the carp, just attach them to the pole and you’re done! You can freely choose not only the patterns but also how many carp to include, so let as many carp swim as you like.

This cute tabletop koinobori also makes a perfect gift for your grandchild!

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strawberry

[Craft Idea] Strawberries (April–May, Spring) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation/OT/Daycare) (Early Childhood Education) (Origami) (Group Craft Activity) (DIY/Papercraft)

strawberry

When you think of fruits that signal the arrival of spring, many people probably picture strawberries.

Beloved for their sweet-and-tart flavor, strawberries are a favorite for many.

This time, let’s make strawberries as wall decorations! Prepare red construction paper and make small cuts with scissors to create a realistic strawberry texture.

To make it even more vibrant, it’s a great idea to add leaves and flowers as accents.

Displaying them in your room will look stylish and create such a realistic feel that you might find yourself wanting to go strawberry picking.

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Torn Newspaper Collage: Hydrangeas

How to Make Newspaper Chigiri-e [Hydrangea]

Torn Newspaper Collage: Hydrangeas

Let’s make torn-paper hydrangea art using color photos from newspapers or other colored images.

This craft involves tearing newspaper with your fingertips and pasting the pieces to create a picture.

Because it uses a lot of finger movement, it can stimulate the brain and may help keep it active for older adults.

It’s also nice that preparation is easy since you only need newspaper.

Place newspaper pieces in the colors you like over a hydrangea outline.

Seated in chairs, participants can chat as they work—saying things like, “How about this color?” or “Maybe that one would be better.” It seems like a great activity for conversation, and it may even help deepen interaction with those around you.

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Easy craft: Hydrangea decorations

Hydrangea decorations made with your favorite origami ☆ [Easy craft] [100-yen shop DIY] #100yen #diy #daiso #dayservice #elderly #recreation #craft #handicraft #easy #hydrangea

Easy craft: Hydrangea decorations

At 100-yen shops and in craft sections, you can find all kinds of origami paper—some with patterns, some translucent, and even lace-like varieties.

Let’s use different types of origami to make a hydrangea wall decoration.

Feel free to use any origami you like for the backing paper, the hydrangea blossoms, and the leaves.

Since we’re using origami, you can either fold the hydrangeas or simply cut squares and arrange them as hydrangea petals.

Older adults can also enjoy choosing their favorite papers.

Use your creativity to make a lovely hydrangea piece.

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Papercut Hydrangea

Lacecap hydrangea #papercutting

Papercut Hydrangea

Let’s try making a hydrangea artwork using the kirie (paper-cutting) technique, in which you cut out shapes from a single sheet of paper.

We’ll fold origami, cut it out, and create hydrangeas.

You’ll skillfully use your hands, moving the scissors while holding the origami, which also helps stimulate the brain.

Kirie is also said to boost concentration and imagination as you focus on creating.

You’ll likely feel a sense of accomplishment from making a beautiful hydrangea piece yourself.

One of kirie’s charms is that the design changes depending on how you cut and fold.

Besides hydrangeas, enjoy making a variety of designs and have a wonderful time.

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Hydrangea lampshade

Kimie Gangi: “Hydrangea Lampshade” made with tissue paper and hanshi (Japanese calligraphy paper) — hydrangea lampshade #ArtsAndCrafts #ElementarySchool #LightArt #EducationalContent #Seniors

Hydrangea lampshade

Let’s try making one of your indoor light fixtures’ lampshades with a hydrangea motif.

We’ll paste small squares of tissue paper onto a sheet of washi paper.

Since we’ll be using glue thinned with water, the key is to use sturdy washi intended for final drafts.

Attach clusters of blue, purple, and pink tissue squares so they form little bunches.

Add a border of construction paper, roll it into a cylinder, and secure it with clips.

Then place a light bulb or LED light inside, and it’s done.

The tissue-paper hydrangeas will glow through the washi when illuminated.

A hydrangea lampshade like this can help older adults enjoy the feeling of the season, too.

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[For Seniors] Enjoy May: A Collection of Craft and Wall Decoration Ideas That Capture the Season (91–100)

Rain Boots and Hydrangeas

Rain Boots and Hydrangeas: How to Make a Rainy Season Wall Decoration | [Easy Craft][Rainy Season Craft][Elderly Care Activities] #100yen #DIY #DAISO #recreation #caregiving #rainyseason #handmade

Rain Boots and Hydrangeas

Is the rainy season the same time as the peak season for hydrangeas? For many older adults, the word “rainy season” might bring hydrangea flowers to mind.

Here’s a recommended craft for the rainy season: a project featuring rain boots and hydrangeas.

Make the rain boots using origami paper or construction paper.

Create the hydrangeas with craft supplies like felt fabric, cloth, lace, and pearls.

Attach the boots and hydrangeas to a backing board, thread a string for hanging, and it’s complete.

To enhance the rainy-season feel, you can also add raindrops made from construction paper.

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