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

Rapeseed blossoms and butterfliesNEW!

[Easy with tissue paper] Rapeseed blossoms and origami butterfly wall decoration

This is a decoration that arranges rapeseed blossoms, finished with a soft look by layering tissue paper.

Make each flower by carefully stacking the tissue paper to add volume, bringing out a soft, rounded feel.

Instead of using just one stem, line up rapeseed blossoms of varying heights to further emphasize both beauty and fullness.

Adding butterfly motifs will also convey the warmth of spring, which is highly recommended.

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carp-streamer ornamentNEW!

[Spring Craft] Koinobori Ornament

Use an MDF board covered with felt as the base, and insert bamboo skewers and toothpicks so they stand upright.

Roll craft bands into circles and glue them; attach carp streamers made from construction paper and origami inside.

Let’s also make pinwheels with craft bands.

Next, prepare double-sided origami paper to make iris flowers and helmets.

Finish by decorating the base: put the carp streamers and pinwheels on the bamboo skewers, and the irises and helmets on the toothpicks.

For the carp streamers’ eyes, using googly eye stickers adds movement and extra cuteness!

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Pompon StrawberryNEW!

How to Make a Pompom Strawberry ② 🍓

Here’s an idea for making pom-pom strawberries out of yarn.

Wrap red yarn around your fingers about 50 times, then tie it tightly in the center to bundle it.

Cut through the looped sides with scissors, and trim the excess yarn to shape it into a round ball.

Next, embed white yarn all over to look like strawberry seeds.

Apply glue to the white yarn, push it deep into the ball, and trim any excess.

Finally, attach a calyx cut from felt, and you’re done!

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Plum Blossoms and Bush Warbler Wall DecorationNEW!

[Spring Craft] Plum Blossoms and Bush Warbler Wall Decoration

Let’s make a plum blossoms and bush warbler wall decoration that will bring a full sense of spring to your room.

Paste washi-pattern origami on a circle-cut piece of thick paper, then attach a square piece of colored paper on top.

On the colored paper, arrange a branch made by rolling craft bands, plum blossoms, and a bush warbler to complete the design.

For the plum blossoms, attach craft ties to flower-shaped construction paper, bend the craft ties to add a three-dimensional effect, then make slits in a craft band, roll it to form the flower’s center, and attach it in the middle.

For the bush warbler, attach a paper-made tail feather to a balled-up tissue and wrap it with colored construction paper.

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Samurai helmet decoration made from paper platesNEW!

[Easy Craft] How to Make a Children’s Day Samurai Helmet Decoration | Activities for Seniors | Elementary School Entrance Exam | Craft | Paper Plate Craft | Koinobori (Carp Streamers)

A kabuto decoration made from everyday paper plates is a seasonal craft idea that combines simplicity with a sense of accomplishment.

The steps are straightforward and easy to tackle, making it perfect for recreational activities for seniors and for children’s craft projects.

Since it mainly involves basic actions like folding, gluing, and coloring, it can be enjoyed without strain.

Your individuality shines through depending on your choice of colors and decorative arrangements, and pairing it with carp streamers (koinobori) creates an even more festive atmosphere.

I felt it’s a highly practical craft that can also be used for Children’s Day events.

The fact that you can display and enjoy it is a major attraction as well.

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Bouquet of carnations

[Craft Idea] Carnation Bouquet (Mother’s Day in May) (Wall Decorations, Activities for the Elderly, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Childcare) (Origami DIY, Original Creation)

The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day.

On Mother’s Day, we give carnations to express our everyday gratitude.

Many seniors have probably received or given carnations on Mother’s Day.

Here’s a craft idea that may bring back memories while you make it.

Crumple origami paper to create carnations.

Doing this expresses the frilly petals of a carnation.

For seniors, gripping the origami also provides a bit of hand exercise.

Make the stem and leaves from construction paper, and attach the carnation flower.

Making several carnations into a bouquet to give as a gift to the seniors’ families would be lovely, too.

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Samurai Boy’s Day doll wreath

Easy✨ All from the 100-yen shop: How to Make a Boys’ Festival (Gogatsu Ningyo) Wreath 🎏 [Children’s Day] Wall Hanging / Hanging Decoration

Here’s a cute craft idea for a Boys’ Day (Gogatsu Ningyo) wreath.

Thread thin wire through craft pom-poms to make the wreath.

The doll parts are also made from pom-poms.

You can place an origami samurai helmet on the doll’s head as well.

Attach the finished doll to the wreath to complete it.

You can make everything with items sold at 100-yen shops, so preparation should be easy.

A wreath made of round pom-poms is irresistibly cute.

Older adults may also find themselves feeling warm-hearted as they create such an adorable piece.

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