[For Seniors] Wall Decorations to Enjoy October

Brush-lettering art: handmade calendar for October

[Brush Lettering Art] Handcrafted Calendar for October (with audio commentary)

Let’s try making a calligraphy-style art calendar using a brush pen.

With a brush pen, you can create a calendar featuring expressive lettering and illustrations unique to this tool.

What comes to mind when you think of October? Perhaps Halloween, sports festivals, roasted sweet potatoes, or fragrant osmanthus.

We’ll draw these October-themed motifs with the brush pen.

Unlike traditional calligraphy, brush-lettering art has no set stroke order or single correct way—feel free to write however you like.

Older adults can use their own ideas and preferred styles.

It’s also recommended to write the calendar dates with the brush pen.

You can create a one-of-a-kind calendar that showcases the individuality of older adults.

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Witch and Wizard

Here are some “witch and wizard” ideas to boost the autumn Halloween mood.

Use black and purple origami to make hats and capes, and add a pointed hat and broom to instantly elevate the Halloween atmosphere.

The simple shapes make it easy for seniors to try, and the contrasting colors create a striking look.

While keeping space for the date, you can express a cute yet mysterious world—perfect for a calendar craft when you want to enjoy seasonal flair and a playful touch.

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witch’s hat

[Origami] Perfect for Halloween♪ How to fold a witch hat. #origami #halloween #papercraft

Here’s an idea featuring a “witch’s hat,” perfect for making an autumn Halloween calendar.

Use black or purple origami paper and fold it into a triangle to give it a three-dimensional look for a cute finish.

Add decorations like pumpkins, ribbons, or black cats to show the maker’s personality.

The folding process helps develop fine motor skills and can also improve concentration.

It’s easy for older adults to try and enjoy without strain, making it a playful, seasonally themed activity that’s great for calendar crafting.

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Halloween ghost

[Halloween Origami] Easy and Cute Ghost Folding / Origami Pumpkin Ghost — Origami Ghost

In October, we have Halloween, right? Some senior care facilities may also hold Halloween events.

So, let’s try making an October calendar decorated with origami Halloween ghosts.

We’ll fold origami to make ghosts.

And when it comes to Halloween, pumpkins are also an important item.

With a single sheet of origami paper, we’ll fold a ghost holding a pumpkin.

If you use orange origami paper, you can make a pumpkin Jack-o’-lantern.

The orange side becomes the pumpkin, and the white side completes the ghost.

For seniors who may not be familiar with Halloween, try making the calendar while sharing some fun Halloween trivia.

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Animals’ Sports Day

Introducing the wall decorations for “Animal Sports Day”! September, October, sports festival, autumn, crafts, wall décor, papercraft, paper craft.

Events like sports days are popular and eagerly anticipated by many.

Why not create a mural that heightens that sense of excitement and boosts the atmosphere? This time, we’re introducing a cute “Animal Sports Day!” Combine blue and brown construction paper and add bunting to depict a sports day under a bright blue sky.

With a running rabbit and dog, and a cheering mouse and tiger, the participation of various animals conveys a lively, festive mood.

In senior care facilities, incorporating this kind of craft as part of an event is also recommended, as it brings a sense of the season.

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Jizo Bodhisattva pastel art

Smiley, Heartwarming [Ojizo-sama] Pastel Art – Easy & Beginner-Friendly

Many older people have probably seen rows of Jizo statues along the roadside at least once.

Let’s try turning a scene with Jizo statues into a wall decoration.

With pastel art, you can feel the gentle atmosphere of the Jizo even more.

We’ll powder the pastel medium and create the picture.

Pastel drawings are colored, but you can erase them with an eraser.

You can also use techniques like creating light and dark contrasts, blurring, and gradients.

Once older adults become comfortable with pastel art, it might be nice to have them try various techniques.

Jizo statues suit seasonal landscapes throughout the year.

Please use these pastel art ideas as inspiration.

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chrysanthemum flower

Wall decoration: Two easy types of chrysanthemum flowers made with origami and colored paper (with voice-over). How to make easy chrysanthemum flowers from paper / 2 types.

There are many varieties of chrysanthemums, aren’t there? Because there are so many types, their peak viewing season lasts throughout most of the year, except during the cold winter months.

Chrysanthemums have long been familiar flowers in Japan, so many older adults likely feel a close connection to them.

Here, we’ll introduce a wall decoration made with origami chrysanthemums.

Fold the origami paper and cut it so that it forms petal shapes.

Open and refold the paper, tie a string at the center, and adjust the petals to finish.

The number of petals will change depending on how you fold the paper.

You can also make beautiful chrysanthemums by creating petals from strip-shaped construction paper and gluing them together.

Let’s decorate with various kinds of chrysanthemums to brighten up the facility.

Being in a room with chrysanthemums is sure to bring a sense of calm to older adults.

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