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

carnation

Special Feature | Three Types of Carnation Paper Flowers to Make for Mother's Day – DIY: 3 Ideas for Paper Carnations

For Mother’s Day, let’s make and give carnations as a gift! It’s also a lovely idea for a husband to give to his wife, or to present to the staff at a care facility who always help you.

There are many ways to make them: use tissue paper to create fluffy carnations, or cut multiple flower shapes out of construction paper and layer them to form a three-dimensional carnation.

Try making several to create a bouquet, or combine them with other crafts as decorations.

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Koinobori hanging decoration

[Care Recreation] “Koinobori Hanging Decoration” made with construction paper and chiyogami (traditional patterned paper)

This is a hanging decoration with gently swaying carp streamers.

By using chiyogami paper, the design appeals to seniors as well.

Roll your favorite color of construction paper into a tube, fold the chiyogami in half and cut it to create a scale pattern.

When you attach the chiyogami to the construction paper tube, the base color shows through, creating a beautiful contrast! By coordinating the colors and patterns of the construction paper and chiyogami, you can make a one-of-a-kind carp streamer.

Adding an origami helmet or pinwheel will make it even more festive.

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Wisteria in a tsumami-zaiku style

Kimie Gangi’s May wall decoration Tsumami-zaiku style “Wisteria made with tissue paper” Ver. 3

These are wisteria flowers made from tissue paper using the tsumami-zaiku technique.

First, stack four purple and four white sheets of tissue paper alternately.

Staple them along the diagonal, then cut out three large squares and two small squares.

Fold each square into a triangle.

Align the folded pieces and clip them together with a clothespin, apply glue to the cut edge, and smooth it with your finger.

Before the glue dries, release them and fold back the edges slightly.

Use a pointed tool to open the pouch-like part and shape it into petals.

Create several strands of these airy, beautiful wisteria flowers in varying lengths and bundle them together.

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Carnation bouquet

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Mother’s Day is in May, isn’t it? Some senior homes and welfare facilities may also hold Mother’s Day events.

When it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, carnations are the classic choice.

Here, we’ll introduce an origami bouquet featuring carnations.

Fold origami paper and use scissors to cut and shape the carnations.

Make the stems and leaves as well, then attach the carnation flowers.

Create several carnations, place them in an origami bouquet sleeve, and you’re done.

The finished bouquets can be presented by staff to senior residents as Mother’s Day gifts.

Of course, this also makes a great craft project for May.

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Making a calendar with a carnation stamp

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

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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Pinwheel made from a clear file

How to Make a Colorful Pinwheel [Clear File]

May, known as the early summer season, is when temperatures start to rise and the breeze feels fresh and invigorating.

This activity guides you in making a pinwheel from a clear plastic file so you can really feel that May wind.

Cut the clear file into a square, make slits, then bring each corner toward the center to form four aligned tubes.

Use a wire and a straw for the axle and handle to complete it.

Test how it spins in the wind and adjust the shape as needed.

If you use a patterned clear file, the design will show through nicely, letting you express your own style by the one you choose.

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lily of the valley

[Craft Idea] Lily of the Valley (April–May, spring) (Wall decorations, senior recreation, occupational therapy OT, day service) (Three-dimensional flower craft) (Easy craft, origami DIY, creative)

Lily of the valley blooms around April to May and is strongly associated with heralding the arrival of spring.

In this project, we’ll recreate this quintessential spring flower with origami, making the bell-shaped blossoms in three dimensions.

First, cut white origami paper into a flat shape like spread petals, then attach it to a long, rolled stem piece.

From there, overlap and adjust each petal to form the bell shape.

Once the flower components are complete, attach them to a backing sheet decorated with leaves and other parts to finish.

Aim for a design where the flowers appear to pop out.

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