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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 to Feel the Season (151–160)

Hanging decorations for Children’s Day

[Felt] How to Make a Children’s Day Hanging Decoration (No Sewing) — Just Cut and Glue! Perfect with Koinobori 🎏✨

Hanging decorations for Children's Day

Tsurushi decorations are said to be ornaments hung alongside Hina dolls during the Doll Festival, with cloth dolls and other items suspended from the ends of strings.

This time, let’s make ones themed for Children’s Day.

When we think of May’s Children’s Day, the Boys’ Festival comes to mind—helmets, swords, bows and arrows, streamers, and pinwheels.

Add to that iris flowers and kashiwa-mochi.

Trace these patterns onto felt fabric, cut them out with scissors, and simply attach the pieces with glue or double-sided tape.

You probably made pinwheels out of origami when you were a child, too.

Using gold or patterned fabric for the helmets and streamers will make them look even better.

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Sumire

[Craft Idea] Violets (March/April spring flowers) (wall decorations) (senior recreation/OT/daycare) (early childhood education) (origami) (DIY) (paper craft)

Sumire

Violets, which you often see in garden beds and parks, are flowers that are at their best in spring.

Let’s beautifully decorate a wall with colorful violet flowers in blue, yellow, white, and more.

Make violet petals using accordion-folded origami, then use construction paper as the stem to attach and build the violet flowers.

You can also create stems and leaves from origami, attach petals, and make side-facing violets.

How about making butterflies or ladybugs as well? Displaying them together with the violets will create wall decorations that evoke an even stronger spring atmosphere.

Feeling the seasons through wall decorations and looking at lovely violets can help brighten the mood of older adults, too.

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Dandelion Wall Hanging

How to Make Paper Dandelion Wall Hanging (Spring Wall Decoration) – How to Make Paper Dandelion Wall Decor

Dandelion Wall Hanging

You don’t have to go out of your way to travel somewhere—dandelions can be found in nearby parks or right outside your home.

Seeing them makes you think, “Spring is here,” and their yellow blossoms give you energy and cheer.

How about making a dandelion wall decoration? Prepare colored construction paper cut into long, narrow strips, then make fine slits along one edge.

Be careful not to cut all the way through, but even if you do by mistake, you can glue it back, so don’t worry.

After making the slits, roll the strip tightly from one end and secure it with glue to dry.

Once dry, gently spread open the slit sections to form the dandelion flower.

Arrange wooden coffee stirrers like a trellis, and attach the dandelion leaves and flowers on top!

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Tulip hina

[Craft Idea] Tulip Hina Dolls (March Hina Festival) (Wall Decorations • Senior Recreation • Occupational Therapy OT • Day Service • Childcare) (Origami • Colored Construction Paper) (DIY) (Tulips • Peach Blossoms) (Simple 3D Craft)

Tulip hina

Tulips are one of the essentials of spring, and the way their brightly colored flowers bloom so vigorously conveys the joy of the season.

This craft combines tulip blossoms with Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) motifs to create a project that feels distinctly springlike.

The base is construction paper cut into a tulip shape; onto this, you add origami clothing and decorations to complete the Hinamatsuri theme.

For the two main figures, make slits and then glue them together to give them a three-dimensional look so they stand out from the rest—that’s the key point.

Finish it off with leaf parts and surrounding tulips to create an overall festive look.

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flower box

[For Mother’s Day gifts] How to make a handmade flower box: a DIY using faux flowers from 100-yen shops.

flower box

May is a season when flowers are beautiful, and the second Sunday is also Mother’s Day.

How about making a flower box that makes a perfect gift? If you use a lidded wooden box sold at 100-yen shops for the materials, it will look great and finish nicely.

You can use the box as is, but painting it with acrylic paint will give it even more originality.

For the artificial flowers, remove the stems and use just the blossoms.

Place them in the wooden box and secure them with glue, and you’re done.

Choose your favorite flowers or artificial blooms and give it a try!

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A wreath with a samurai helmet and irises

[Children’s Day Decorations] How to Make an Origami Wreath with a Samurai Helmet and Irises (with Voice Commentary) ☆ Origami Wreath Tutorial – May Decorations

A wreath with a samurai helmet and irises

Let’s make a Children’s Day–themed wreath featuring a samurai helmet (kabuto) and irises using origami.

The wreath’s base is formed by connecting four kabuto, so start by folding the kabuto first.

Use origami of the same color and pattern to create the joint pieces, and use those to link the four kabuto together.

Fold the iris flowers, stems, and leaves with origami as well, and arrange them inside the kabuto wreath.

Even if you stick to purple for the irises, varying the shades will give the finish a more vibrant look.

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[For Seniors] Enjoy May: A Collection of Seasonal Crafts and Wall Decoration Ideas (161–170)

helmet ornament

[100-Yen DIY] Make It with Strong Double-Sided Tape! How to Create a Kabuto (Samurai Helmet) Decoration

helmet ornament

How about making a fabric samurai helmet decoration to display for Children’s Day? You might think it looks intricate and difficult, but these days you can find handy items at 100-yen shops, like adhesive fabric with tape on the back, which makes it easy and is highly recommended.

If you can’t find adhesive fabric, you can stick double-sided tape on the back of regular fabric.

Use black felt as the base of the helmet, and decorate it with crepe-style Japanese patterned fabric and gold Edo cords.

You’ll end up with a very beautiful and luxurious helmet decoration.

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