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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 Crafts and Wall Decoration Ideas (161–170)

Pinwheel made from a clear file

How to Make a Colorful Pinwheel [Clear File]

Pinwheel made from a 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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clover

(Origami / copy paper) Easy! How to make a clover [DIY]

clover

Here’s how to make an easy and cute clover.

A craft punch that cuts paper into heart shapes makes it go faster, but you can use scissors too.

Prepare two sheets of green paper—one dark and one light—and cut out heart shapes.

Layer the leaves with a piece of wire sandwiched between them, and glue them together.

Make several of these.

Bend the leaves, bundle them, and wrap them with green floral tape to form three-leaf or four-leaf clovers.

Pour pebbles or beads into a small container and insert the clovers to enjoy them like houseplants.

Since it’s safe to make, it’s also recommended as a recreation activity in senior facilities.

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Onions and asparagus

#12 Torn-paper collage of onions and asparagus

Onions and asparagus

Onions and asparagus, with their distinctive looks, make perfect motifs for torn-paper collage! The combination of brownish onions and green asparagus creates a natural, stylish vibe.

To express the wrinkled onion skin, the trick is to apply plenty of glue and stick the paper down while scrunching it to form creases.

For asparagus, adding purplish tones in addition to green elevates the look.

Using newspapers or ads gives the piece even more character, so give it a try!

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Tulip

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Tulip

Tulips are a classic choice for schoolyard flowerbeds and a spring flower that pairs beautifully with windmills.

Their distinctive petals and leaves make them striking even as torn-paper collages.

For the tulip flower, imagine layering individually torn pieces and shaping them into a rounded form.

Using advertisements is recommended—you can discover unexpected color combinations! The stem is straight, so it should be easy to make.

The leaves are distinctive, so it’s better to include them, but it’s fine to skip them if that’s difficult.

Enjoy creating tulips in your favorite colors!

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a bouquet of tulips

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a bouquet of tulips

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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