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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 (131–140)

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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Gogatsu Ningyo (Boys’ Day dolls)

[Easy] 🎏 How to Make May Dolls (Gogatsu Ningyo) 🎏 [Children’s Day] Just cut and paste ✨

Gogatsu Ningyo (Boys’ Day dolls)

In celebration of Children’s Day, why not try making a May doll? It’s easy to make: just cut the fabric and glue it—no sewing required.

The doll consists of three parts: the head and body, the armor, and the helmet.

Use chirimen crepe fabric for the head and body and for the armor.

Thanks to chirimen’s distinctive texture and fine surface patterns, the doll has a gentle, soothing feel.

For the armor, try a chirimen fabric with traditional Japanese patterns that include gold accents.

As for the helmet, you can enjoy making it much like folding origami from your childhood.

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three-dimensional butterfly

[Craft Idea] Butterfly Paper Crafts (April/May Spring) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation/OT/Day Service) (Early Childhood/Edutainment) (DIY) (Origami) (Easy) (Decorating on Poster Board)

three-dimensional butterfly

One of the things that comes to mind in spring is butterflies.

Watching butterflies flutter gently about makes you feel the arrival of spring and lifts your spirits.

How about making lots of those butterflies to turn the walls of a senior facility or residents’ rooms into bright spaces where butterflies dance? Prepare two sheets of origami paper in your favorite colors and draw lines with colored pencils.

Fold them accordion-style, then fold in half.

Apply glue to the center of the fold and secure firmly to complete the wings.

Make the body in a different color and attach the wings on both sides.

You now have a lovely, three-dimensional butterfly.

The fine motor skills used in accordion folding are perfect for hand and finger rehabilitation for older adults.

Be sure to include this craft in your recreation activities!

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Azalea / Satsuki azalea

[Craft Idea] Azaleas and Satsuki Azaleas – Flower Crafts (April/May) (Wall Decorations) (Activities for Older Adults) (Early Childhood/Educational) (Flowers) (Creative Projects) (OT)

Azalea / Satsuki azalea

May has come, the cherry blossom season has passed, and the hanami mood has completely faded.

But this is also when azaleas and satsuki come into full bloom, adding vivid reds and pinks to distant mountainsides.

How about making azaleas and satsuki out of origami? For the flowers, first cut a standard sheet of origami paper into four equal pieces.

The smaller paper may be a bit tricky to handle, but the tiny size and the detailed work of shaping the petals can be great exercise for your fingers and help stimulate the brain.

Make leaves as well, and arrange the flowers on top.

The key is to add gentle curves to the flowers and leaves—this will really bring out that azalea and satsuki look.

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Colorful hydrangea flower wreath

How to fold an origami hydrangea flower wreath | Origami Hydrangea Flower Wreath Tutorial (NiceNo1)

Colorful hydrangea flower wreath

Let me introduce a hydrangea flower wreath made from origami.

All you need is glue, so it’s easy to prepare.

Once you’ve picked your favorite origami paper, attach a marker piece and keep folding while flipping the paper front and back.

It involves fine work with your fingertips, but that helps stimulate your brain.

Attach the finished flowers to each other and shape them into a wreath.

Be careful not to let them shift until the glue dries.

You can enjoy making them in sizes from small to large, and layering them makes the result even more beautiful.

Give it a try!

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