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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 (41–50)

Pink hydrangeas spilling out from the eaves

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Pink hydrangeas spilling out from the eaves

“Hydrangeas Overflowing from the Frame” is a craft idea that even older adults can enjoy without strain.

Cut pink origami paper into flower shapes, add some leaves, and gently paste them so they softly spill out beyond the frame—this is the key point.

With a small touch of creativity, you get a three-dimensional look that brightens up the room.

It can lift your spirits even during the rainy season, and it may bring back memories of visiting famous hydrangea spots or growing them at home.

Displaying it in the entryway or living room adds a seasonal feel and can spark conversations with visitors.

There are no difficult steps, making it a reassuring project even for first-timers.

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Two simple types of koinobori (carp streamers)

Koinobori wall decorations made of paper (2 types, with voice-over). How to make KOINOBORI paper wall decorations – 2 types.

Two simple types of koinobori (carp streamers)

Let’s try making a three-dimensional, paper-cut carp streamer with scales.

We’ll fold origami or construction paper and make slits as we go.

By changing where you cut with the scissors, you can create a variety of scale designs.

You can either stick the finished scales onto a sheet that becomes the body of the streamer, or stretch the scales themselves to form the body.

With a little ingenuity, you can make two types of carp streamers.

The materials are minimal, so it’s easy to make.

It’s also a project that older adults can enjoy, taking the finished piece home to decorate their own room.

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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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Carnation wreath

[100-yen DIY] Tissue-Paper Carnation Wreath ♡

Carnation wreath

Introducing a carnation wreath you can make with materials from a 100-yen shop.

Prepare flower paper, stack five sheets, and fold them in an accordion.

Open it once and cut it into quarters.

Staple the center of the flower paper and cut the edges into a zigzag.

After opening it once, cut a V-shape in the middle.

Wrap wire around the flower paper, then gently fluff the paper without tearing it to create a carnation blossom.

Make eight of these.

Prepare a wreath base and attach the carnations so they overlap.

Decorate with a ribbon to finish.

Because activities that use the fingertips are said to provide good stimulation for the brain, this is also recommended as a recreation activity in senior care facilities.

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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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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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Paper tag for carnations

Gift Tags with Paper Carnations [Mother's Day] – DIY How to Make Gift Tags (Paper Carnation)

Paper tag for carnations

Recommended for Mother’s Day gifts! Here’s how to make a carnation paper tag.

Cut red construction paper into a flower shape.

A craft punch is handy for this.

Cut the flower in half and refine the shape.

Use a toothpick to add curvature.

Make four of the same piece.

Apply glue to the center of the flower and layer the pieces, offset so the petals are visible.

To give the flower a rounded look, as you build upward, glue while gently bending the pieces.

Attach the flower to a paper tag along with leaves and a calyx made from green construction paper and a wire stem.

Thread a string through the tag, and it’s done.

Try making it with heartfelt gratitude.

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