[For Seniors] Enjoy May: A Collection of Seasonal Craft and Wall Decoration Ideas

Aoi wall decoration

[Craft Idea] Hollyhock (Aoi) (May) (Wall Decoration • Senior Recreation • Occupational Therapy OT • Day Service • Creative Activity) (Flower Craft Aoi Origami DIY) (Paper Craft)

Let me introduce an aoi-themed wall decoration.

First, let’s make the petals.

Fold a sheet of origami paper into thirds both vertically and horizontally, then cut along the creases.

Fold each piece and cut it into a petal shape.

Using a template makes this easier.

Next, to create flowers in a deeper shade of the same color, fold the paper and cut it with a jagged edge.

When you attach these to the center of the petals, it creates a pattern that looks almost real.

Rubbing the petals also adds roundness and gives a three-dimensional effect.

Now, let’s make the leaves.

Cut green origami into four equal parts, shape them like leaves, and add creases.

Using different shades of green will look beautiful when you arrange them.

Finally, attach the flowers and leaves to a large sheet of construction paper, and you’re done.

It’s simple, looks great, and is very satisfying to make.

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banner flag

[Children's Day] 🎏 How to Make a Carp-Streamer Banner 🎏 [With a Bonus Calligraphy Segment at the End] Handmade Banner Flag DIY

Along with carp streamers and May dolls, some households also raise nobori flags for Boys’ Day (Tango no Sekku).

They’re especially essential for a child’s first Boys’ Day celebration.

Let’s try making one of these nobori flags by hand.

Older adults might enjoy reminiscing about past Boys’ Day celebrations as they craft.

Fold chirimen crepe or other Japanese-patterned fabrics to form the flag.

Since you’ll use double-sided tape for adhesion, there’s no sewing required.

For the family crest, craft metal parts make attachment easy.

You can also add a name, so including your grandchild’s name is a lovely touch.

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Samurai helmet made of cloth

[Folded to Make] 🎏 How to Make a Samurai Helmet (Kabuto) 🎏 [Children’s Day] Handmade DIY

Here is an introduction to making a kabuto helmet using your favorite fabrics or ones with lovely patterns.

People often make kabuto from origami or construction paper.

It’s said to be difficult to fold fabric into a finished piece.

However, there’s a tip: if you use craft glue to secure the folded sections of the fabric, it becomes easier to make.

Why not try making one with fabric, just like you would with origami or construction paper? Once it’s finished, place it on a stand to display it—it will make a wonderful decoration for Children’s Day.

It’s also recommended as a decoration for seniors’ rooms at home.

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Poppy

[Craft Idea] Poppy Paper Craft (April–May) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service) (Origami DIY) (Creative)

Let me introduce a beautiful wall decoration featuring three-dimensional poppies.

First, prepare origami paper in the color of the flower you want to make.

Fold it in half twice, cut it into quarters, then fold each piece in half twice again.

Open it once, draw lines from the center outward, trace the lines with a bamboo skewer to score them, and make several pieces cut into petal shapes.

Next, create the stamens.

Cut a narrow strip of origami, round it further, fold it in half twice, make fine slits with scissors, and open it.

Layer the petals, place the stamen in the center, and glue it to complete the flower.

Finally, make the leaves and stem.

Draw leaves and their patterns on green origami and cut them out with scissors.

Attach everything to construction paper to create a three-dimensional wall decoration in which the flowers appear to pop up.

Although there are some delicate steps, it’s also recommended as finger dexterity training or for rehabilitation.

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Koinobori made with tsumami-zaiku

[Tsumami Zaiku] Let’s make carp streamers to display in a frame! Children’s Day – Tango no Sekku

Carp streamers swimming grandly across the fresh May skies.

These days, depending on the region, we see fewer of them.

For many older adults, Children’s Day and Tango no Sekku may still bring to mind carp streamers.

So let’s make a carp streamer frame decoration that looks as if it’s really swimming.

If you use the tsumami-zaiku technique on the body of the carp, it will give the feel of scales.

Tsumami-zaiku is one of Japan’s traditional crafts.

The round “maru-tsumami,” made by folding small pieces of fabric into triangles, seems perfect for scales.

Crafting with your hands may also help stimulate the brain.

Adding iris flowers made with tsumami-zaiku to the frame will make it even more charming.

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Carp streamer wall decoration

[Elderly Recreation] May Carp Streamer Wall Decoration [Easy Craft] Carp streamer

Why not try making a seasonal carp streamer wall decoration? Since it uses paper cups, it gets a slightly three-dimensional look, which is a nice touch.

First, cut a paper cup into four equal sections for the body of the carp streamer.

Wrap origami paper around the cup pieces to form the scales and glue it on, then add a sticker eye to finish.

Fold a samurai helmet, a pinwheel, and irises separately.

Assemble everything and glue it to a backing sheet.

If you make a set of decorations for the whole year and swap them out, it adds a pleasant change to your daily life.

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Kashiwa-mochi decorations

(100-yen shop) Children's Day decorations: How to make kashiwa mochi [DIY] Kashiwa mochi

Perfect for a May craft activity! Here’s how to make a kashiwa-mochi decoration using materials from a 100-yen shop.

Mark a guideline on a polystyrene ball and cut it in half with a craft knife.

Follow the line and round off the edges of the cut surface so it looks curved.

Glue on white fabric, then trim any excess fabric with scissors.

Wrap it with a kashiwa (oak) leaf made from green felt, and your kashiwa-mochi decoration is done in no time.

In senior care facilities, you can prepare any steps involving blades in advance to ensure safety, making this a great option for recreation.

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