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

Standing Kintarō

Origami 3D Kintaro

Kintaro, the folk tale character, has a strong image of power, which makes him perfect for the Children’s Day theme of wishing for growth.

This piece is about recreating Kintaro with origami, paying attention to creases and the shapes of each part to build a three-dimensional figure.

Use skin-toned origami paper for the base, and be mindful of the angles of the folds so it can stand on its own.

Then add decoration: use red origami for the body parts based on a triangle, and black origami for the face part shaped like a square pouch.

Since the body and face are made separately, it’s important to keep an eye on the size balance as you work.

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Iris made with tsumami-zaiku

How to Make Iris Flowers [Tsumami Zaiku] [Easy DIY] [Chirimen Craft] DIY Handmade Craft Tutorial / Kanzashi / Tsumami Zaiku

Let me introduce a tsumami-zaiku iris that beautifully highlights the fabric’s texture.

Cut your chosen fabric into squares and fold each piece three times with tweezers.

Apply adhesive and open it to form a petal.

Make several of these.

Next, fold smaller pieces to create the inner petals as well.

For the leaves, fold the fabric three times, then cut it into a long, narrow shape.

Slowly open it while securing the edges with glue, shaping it into a leaf.

Attach a round paper base to a wire, and then glue the parts you made onto the base in order to complete the iris.

Since this involves fine, delicate work, it’s best to proceed slowly, one step at a time.

Colorful windmill

Have fun crafting with an origami pinwheel! A simple and colorful way to make one (How to DIY a Simple and Colorful Origami Pinwheel: A Fun Paper Craft)

Let me introduce a spinning pinwheel that’s perfect for the refreshing winds of May.

We’ll make the pinwheel’s blades using two sheets of origami paper.

It’s recommended that one sheet have a pattern or design.

Glue the two sheets together at the center, draw lines between opposite corners, and make small cuts along those lines.

Place a square piece of origami at the center, then glue down the cut corner sections to form the blades.

Wrap a bamboo skewer with washi-pattern origami to make the stick, and attach the pinwheel.

Some older adults may remember making pinwheels when they were children.

Talking about memories of playing with pinwheels as kids might spark a lively conversation.

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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

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.

a bouquet of tulips

Standing Bouquet! How to Make Cute Tulips with Origami – Standing Bouquets: Crafting Adorable Mini Tulips from Paper! / Tutorial

In spring, you sometimes see tulips blooming in park flowerbeds or along the roadside.

Older adults who go out for a walk may feel the arrival of spring when they see the blooming tulips.

So for a May craft, let’s make tulips, the flowers that herald spring.

We’ll fold them with origami so they have a three-dimensional finish.

Using patterned or transparent origami paper gives them an even lovelier look.

Attach wire for the stem and add leaves to complete the flower.

Bundle several tulips together to make a bouquet.

Having a beautiful bouquet of tulips you made yourself can give you a real sense of accomplishment.

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Carnations made of felt

[100-Yen Shop DIY] Carnations Made from Felt ♡

Mother’s Day is in May.

Some of you may have given carnations on Mother’s Day, or perhaps there are seniors who have received them.

Here is a carnation craft that’s perfect for a May project.

Use a circular template and cut matching pieces from felt.

Make small slits around the edge of the felt circles.

Poke a hole in the center of the felt and thread a wire through it.

Use a hot glue gun to attach the felt to the wire.

Layer several felt circles to form the petals.

Create leaves and tape them to the wire, which will serve as the stem, to finish.

You can make several carnations and arrange them into a bouquet.

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Tulips at the mall

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These are tulips made from chenille stems (pipe cleaners) with lovely spring colors.

First, make the petals.

Use 30 cm pipe cleaners.

Prepare green and your preferred flower color.

Fold a pipe cleaner in half, combine two pieces, and twist them together.

Slide the twisted section downward, twist again, then fold the end upward to secure and shape it.

Make three petals like this.

Next, make the leaf.

Fold a green pipe cleaner in two, layer the two sides together and twist, slide it downward, shape it, and secure.

Use a hot glue gun to attach the petals and fasten them to a wire.

Fix the leaf with floral tape to finish.

Preparation and steps are simple, so this craft is also recommended for activities and recreation in senior care facilities.