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

Iris made with origami

[Origami] How to Fold an Iris (Ayame) – Easy May Flower Origami Iris [With Voice Commentary] Children’s Day Series #4 / Grandma’s Origami

Let’s make and display irises—at their best in early May—using origami! Fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold both ends toward the top point.

Open it once, fold the base of the triangle up to meet the crease you just made, and then fold again while spreading the pocket-like sections.

Turn it over, fold the top point down just one layer, then fold the bottom corner up.

Make small cuts with scissors to refine the shape, and the flower portion is done.

Combine it with a stem and leaves made by folding green origami paper into long, thin pieces, and your iris is complete!

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Spring hanging ornaments

[Easy] How to Make Wisteria Flowers [Construction Paper & Origami] Spring Hanging Decoration

Speaking of spring, many flowers are in bloom, aren’t they? Among them, wisteria is especially notable for its purple color, and many people can’t help but be captivated by its beauty.

This time, let’s make a spring hanging ornament inspired by wisteria.

First, cut purple construction paper into thin strips.

Glue them together with craft glue to connect them.

The finished piece recreates the distinctive cascading look of wisteria, making it feel almost like the real thing.

Just hanging it by your window will instantly fill your room with a springtime atmosphere.

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Gogatsu Ningyo (Boys’ Day dolls)

[Easy] 🎏 How to Make May Dolls (Gogatsu Ningyo) 🎏 [Children’s Day] Just cut and paste ✨

In celebration of Children’s Day, why not try making a May doll? It’s easy to make: just cut the fabric and glue it—no sewing required.

The doll consists of three parts: the head and body, the armor, and the helmet.

Use chirimen crepe fabric for the head and body and for the armor.

Thanks to chirimen’s distinctive texture and fine surface patterns, the doll has a gentle, soothing feel.

For the armor, try a chirimen fabric with traditional Japanese patterns that include gold accents.

As for the helmet, you can enjoy making it much like folding origami from your childhood.

A child wearing a raincoat

Origami [Child Wearing a Raincoat]

During the rainy season, we tend to stay indoors more and go out less.

But it all depends on how you look at it.

Instead of thinking you can’t go out, why not see it as a great chance to enjoy time at home? This time, we’re introducing an origami idea: a “child in a raincoat.” You’ll use two colors of origami paper, which means lots of finger movement.

Some steps are a bit complex, but that makes it a good stimulus for the brain, so you can expect brain-training benefits too.

Once finished, the piece can also be used as a finger puppet.

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A pond where water lilies bloom

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We’d like to introduce a wall display featuring a pond of water lilies—perfect for June—where the blossoms look beautiful floating on the surface.

Let’s make the flowers by layering tissue paper.

Fold yellow tissue paper, cut slits into it, then roll it into a tube to create the flower’s center.

Attach the center to the water lily flower, and it’s done.

It’s also great to glue the lilies onto a large sheet of light blue poster paper and cut green construction paper to make leaves.

Create this lovely, June-themed wall display! Once it’s finished, decorating your entryway or a room will add a bright, festive touch.

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Three-dimensional water lilies

Origami in June — Water Lilies

Water lilies blooming in ponds and marshes in parks and temples have a dreamy atmosphere.

During the flowering season, some older adults may go to view them as well.

Because they evoke an image of water, they’re a perfect flower for June origami projects.

Water lilies are known for their distinctive petals, which can be long and slender or rounded.

If you fold the origami first and then cut, you can create beautiful petals.

Layer the petal pieces to complete the water lily flower.

You can also make leaves out of origami and place them with the flower.

It’s also recommended to stick them on a June calendar.

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Hydrangeas and a snail

Easy with a stapler: Make a hydrangea with origami (with audio commentary)

Here’s a lovely idea featuring beautifully colorful hydrangeas and a little snail.

First, prepare small sheets of origami paper.

If you don’t have small ones, you can quarter a standard sheet to make the same size.

Crease the paper, secure it with a stapler, then open it up to form a flower.

Once you’ve made about ten, gather the flowers and glue them together.

If you attach them closely, you can create a full, realistic hydrangea look.

With such pretty hydrangeas, even the snail seems to be having fun.

Even on gloomy, rain-prone days, this decoration will brighten up your room—so give it a try!

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