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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 (181–190)

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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Koi carp streamers leaping

[Children’s Day Origami] How to fold a cute koi-nobori (carp streamer) 2 with voice commentary ☆ Origami Japanese carp streamer tutorial — decoration for the May seasonal festival

Koi carp streamers leaping

When you think of koinobori, many of you probably picture them swimming energetically across the sky.

This time, we’ll introduce an origami koinobori craft with a lively, dynamic look.

You’ll make the body and head using two sheets of origami paper.

The finished piece looks as if it’s leaping, just like a real koinobori.

Using patterned paper enhances the koinobori’s feel even more.

For older adults, making koinobori may bring back memories of Children’s Day and the Boys’ Festival.

Once finished, you can attach a stick to make a tabletop koinobori, or paste it onto a wreath for display—there are many ways to enjoy your creation.

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Koinobori garland

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Koinobori garland

When it comes to Children’s Day decorations, koinobori carp streamers are a classic—their colorful look really highlights the fun.

This piece is about making a koinobori-inspired garland using felt.

First, cut the base felt into the shape of a carp streamer, then combine it with colored felt and decorative parts.

After that, just connect the koinobori pieces and you’re done, but it’s also recommended to pair them with decorations like pinwheels to express the feel of wind.

Focusing on aligning and sticking the felt pieces neatly together is a good way to boost fingertip concentration.

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Wisteria flowers made with tissue paper and cellophane tape

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Wisteria flowers made with tissue paper and cellophane tape

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.

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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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