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

Wisteria Flowers Made from Triangles

Kimie Gangi: Super-easy wisteria made from triangle origami

This is a wisteria decoration made by combining origami folded into triangles.

The folding method is very simple: first, divide a sheet of origami into four triangular parts.

Apply glue to the left and right edges and fold them inward toward the center.

Glue two of these pieces together to make one large blossom.

Next, make the small blossoms.

This time, divide the origami into four squares, then fold each square in half to make a triangle.

Fold them the same way as the large blossom, preparing both some pieces glued in pairs and some left as single pieces.

Attach these in order onto a paper tape, and the beauty of the arrangement will create a lovely wisteria trellis!

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Koinobori made from egg cartons

Children’s Day: Koinobori made from egg cartons (carp-shaped streamers)

How about making colorful and cute carp streamers using clear egg cartons? They’re easy to create with familiar materials, making them perfect for May activities at day service centers! First, cut colored construction paper to make the carp’s head, tail fin, and eyes.

Next, place crumpled origami paper into each compartment of the egg carton.

You can keep the patterns consistent or mix them up—try expressing your own original carp scales.

Finally, tie knots at both ends of a ribbon, attach it to the egg carton, close the carton, and staple on the head and tail fin—and you’re done! Adding the ribbon lets you hang it on the wall, making it a lovely accent for your interior decor.

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origami butterfly

[Origami and Quilling] Easy! You can make a butterfly with just one sheet of origami♪ | Home time / origami / butterfly

This project builds up a three-dimensional finish by adding various parts to a butterfly base made from origami.

Paper quilling is used for the antennae; by tightly rolling and then spreading the paper, you create graceful, three-dimensional curves.

The butterfly base itself is simple—bundle together accordion-folded strips and fan them out—but by refining the fineness of the folds and how you spread them, you can achieve a more beautiful look.

Choosing the right origami paper is also a key point for a refined finish.

After that, just attach the decorations to the base and you’re done.

It also serves as practice: paying close attention to details like the accordion folds and how you roll the antennae is important.

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Wreath of daffodils and roses

[Origami] Daffodil and Rose Wreath

Daffodils bloom until early spring, and roses bloom around late spring, so even though their seasons are offset, both can be said to be representative spring flowers.

This is a simple yet dimensional wreath with a glamorous look that combines daffodils and roses.

Another key point is that the wreath base and stem parts are kept flat, which helps emphasize the three-dimensionality of the daffodil and rose blossoms.

For each flower, it’s important to deliberately add fine creases, cuts, and bends, and to shape them carefully so that a sense of depth and volume comes through.

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Wisteria flowers made from rectangular origami

Kimie Gangi: Super easy wisteria 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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A carp streamer with wishes written on it

When it comes to craft activities in May, the first thing that comes to mind is the koinobori (carp streamers), isn’t it? There are many ways to make them and lots of variations—ones you can play with or display—but how about writing everyone’s wishes or things they want to try in the future on the scales of a big koinobori? It’s a mixed idea, like hanging wish strips on bamboo for Tanabata.

Let’s make the scales colorful with construction paper, using a variety of colors.

It’s also fun to see what everyone wrote—like, “I wonder what so-and-so wrote?”

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Wisteria flowers made with tissue paper and cellophane tape

Kimie Gangi: Wisteria flowers made with tissue paper and cellophane tape #MayWallDecor #SuperEasy #Beautiful #LowCost #Elderly #DIY #WisteriaTrellis #Handmade #Simple #Wisteria #Fluffy

The hanging wisteria decorations are lovely.

The petals made from purple origami look so realistic you could almost get lost staring at them.

Since you only need to attach them with cellophane tape, they’re easy to make.

Older adults should be able to enjoy making them too.

For the vine part, just cut it to your preferred length and shape it.

Once it’s finished, try hanging it on the wall or ceiling.

Your room will instantly transform with a full springtime vibe, and you’ll likely feel nice and relaxed.

It could also be fun for everyone to make together at a day service center.