[For Seniors] Wall Decorations to Enjoy October
October is filled with various events like Halloween and sports festivals.
Why not decorate your home or facilities used by older adults with lovely wall displays to match these fun occasions?
In this article, we introduce wall decoration ideas that let you enjoy October’s events!
We’ve gathered a variety of ideas featuring Halloween, of course, as well as foods that are in season in October.
They’re all easy to try—many just involve cutting and pasting—so be sure to make them together with older adults!
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[For Seniors] Wall Decorations to Enjoy October (41–50)
3D grapes
Let’s make one of autumn’s flavors—grapes—out of origami.
Use a compass or similar tool to cut out round shapes from origami paper.
After making several circles, apply glue and layer them.
The key is to fold each piece of origami paper in half, then attach each half to a different circular piece, one by one.
This creates a spherical shape out of origami.
Connect the spheres together, and they will look like a bunch of grapes.
Using origami paper with dots or patterns can add a cute accent.
Older adults may also enjoy feeling the season of autumn through this grape craft.
[For Seniors] Wall Decorations to Enjoy October (51–60)
Easy cosmos flowers made with paper
Let’s make a three-dimensional cosmos flower out of paper.
Cut a strip of paper lengthwise, fold it in the center, and attach both ends together to form a cosmos petal.
If you look closely, the petal even looks like a heart, adding extra cuteness.
Glue the petals together to create a cosmos flower, and you’ll have a dimensional piece.
Add the paper-made stamens to finish.
When displayed on the wall, it gives the room a bright, festive feel.
Being in a room with an impressive cosmos craft might lift the spirits of older adults, too.
It’s a simple method, so give it a try!
A wreath of vividly colored cosmos flowers
Here is an introduction to making a cosmos wreath with origami.
Cosmos petals are long and slender, right? We’ll make petals in that shape using a single sheet of origami paper.
First, fold the paper to create crease lines, then fold it into the shape of a cosmos.
Some of the folding steps are a bit complex, so older adults or others may find parts challenging.
Please have people nearby help out during the craft.
Once you’ve folded the cosmos flowers, glue them together to form a wreath.
Since the cosmos ends up shaped like a medal, it would also make a lovely gift as a medal-style decoration.
Cosmos wall hanging
Here’s a 3D, beautiful paper cosmos wall decoration.
Fold paper to create the stems and leaves.
Since the stems and leaves are delicate, the key is to carefully make small cuts with scissors as you work.
When attaching the stems to the base cardstock, adhere them while forming a slight curve to give a three-dimensional finish.
Attach the cosmos flowers as well to complete a dazzling cosmos wall decoration.
Changing the colors of the cosmos will make it even more vibrant.
Felt cosmos
Here’s an easy felt cosmos project perfect for beginners.
When crafting cosmos flowers from felt, make small jagged cuts with scissors as you go to create a three-dimensional look.
For the center of the flower, make a yellow felt piece and secure it together with a wire.
Cut felt leaves and attach them to the wire, and your cosmos is complete.
The warm, gentle feel of these cosmos flowers is so charming.
Try displaying them in a vase and enjoy!
Spider web
As a recommended wall decoration for Halloween in October, let me introduce a spiderweb! Spiderwebs may seem delicate and difficult to make, but you can easily create a beautiful one just by folding origami and cutting it.
If you sketch the parts to cut and the parts to leave on the origami first, you can cut without mistakes.
Since you’ll be using scissors, it’s perfect for recreational activities in senior facilities, too.
The finished paper-cut spiderweb is sure to impress! Give it a try.
haunted house
We’d like to introduce an idea for a “haunted house” that creates a Halloween atmosphere using a house made from black origami with orange windows.
Simply attach cut-out windows to instantly expand a spooky yet fun haunted house world.
Add white ghosts and pumpkin decorations for a lively finish, while also leaving space to write the date.
Because the simple origami shapes are easy for seniors to handle, you can enjoy making a seasonal calendar that captures the fun of handmade crafts.
Give it a try!
