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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 That Capture the Season (191–200)

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

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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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Tulips and butterflies

[Craft Idea] Tulip & Butterfly Quilling (April Spring) (Wall Decoration) (Elderly Recreation, Day Service, Occupational Therapy OT, Childcare, Creative Activity) (3D Decoration) (DIY)

Tulips and butterflies

This is a 3D wall decoration of tulips and butterflies made with paper quilling.

Cut two types of paper, such as red and yellow, into rectangles and apply double-sided tape to one edge.

Wrap the paper around a bamboo skewer and roll it to create quilled rings for the petals.

Arrange the parts inside each ring and glue them tightly with no gaps to complete the three-dimensional tulips.

Make the leaves with the same quilling method; giving them a gentle curl adds a soft, flowing look.

When making the butterfly, vary the colors and sizes of the wings as you quill.

For the antennae, tightly roll thin strips of paper to make them look realistic.

Because this involves many fine finger movements, it can also serve as a hand dexterity exercise for older adults.

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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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Tabletop Koinobori

[100-yen DIY] Koinobori made with felt

Tabletop Koinobori

Let’s make a tabletop koinobori you can enjoy indoors! For the pole that lets the carp streamers “swim,” bamboo skewers or disposable chopsticks work well, and for the base that supports the pole, we recommend using a plastic bottle cap with a hole or some air-dry clay.

Make the carp themselves from colorful origami paper, fabric, or felt.

Once you’ve shaped the carp, just attach them to the pole and you’re done! You can freely choose not only the patterns but also how many carp to include, so let as many carp swim as you like.

This cute tabletop koinobori also makes a perfect gift for your grandchild!

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How to fold spring flowers

[Made with a single sheet of origami] Cute peach blossom folding method ◇ Origami Peach Blossom Spring Flower Hinamatsuri Hina Dolls ◇

How to fold spring flowers

How about making a wisteria decoration with purple origami, featuring cute, plump, three-dimensional blossoms? It may look complicated at first glance, but the folding is simple and follows the same steps as a crane up to a certain point.

Combine the center sections, fold the petal parts outward, and one petal is complete.

If you firmly tuck the folded triangular section inward, you’ll get wisteria that looks almost real.

Make about ten of these, then use green origami to create the stem and leaves.

Decorate your room for spring with realistic, beautiful wisteria.

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