Wall decoration ideas for seniors recommended for September

Making grapes with coffee filters

Make two at once! Grape craft with coffee filters 🍇 #preschoolcrafts #kindergarten #nursery #kidsartsandcrafts #craftvideo #autumncrafts #grapegrowing

Here’s an introduction to a grape craft using coffee filters.

You might hear older adults ask, “Can you really do crafts with coffee filters?” Yes, you can.

Coffee filters don’t tear even when you place something moist on them.

This craft uses that water-resistant property.

Cut the coffee filter into round shapes like grapes.

Use liquid glue to stick them onto a backing sheet.

Then paint them with your preferred grape-colored paint.

If you peel off the filters before the paint fully dries, the paint will bleed through and create a grape-like image on the backing sheet.

You can also take the peeled-off filters and stick them on another sheet to make more grapes.

It’s fun to create two different styles of artwork in one go.

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Stained glass grapes

Sign-style stained glass [Summer Vacation Craft] Grapes - easy, cute, stylish

Stained glass displayed in museums and churches creates a lovely atmosphere, doesn’t it? Let’s make a grape-themed piece with a stained-glass look.

Place a drawing of grapes on a backing sheet and cut along the lines with a craft knife.

Next, place blue and purple film over the grape drawing on the backing sheet and draw your cutting lines.

Cut along those lines and stick the pieces onto the backing sheet.

That’s all it takes to complete a stained-glass-style artwork.

Since it doesn’t use real glass and is easy to make, it should be a project that’s approachable for older adults as well.

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Cosmos flowers dabbed with a sponge

[Craft Activity] Wall Mural Cosmos Made by Dabbing Color with a Sponge

This is a cosmos flower craft made by dabbing like stamping.

Cut a paper plate into the shape of a cosmos flower.

It’s easier if you first sketch the cosmos on the paper plate and then cut it out.

Place the cut paper plate on a sheet of paper, and dab a sponge with paint onto it to create cute cosmos flowers.

Try using cosmos-like colors such as pink, white, and red.

Aside from cutting the paper plate, there aren’t many complicated steps, so it’s a project that many older adults can easily participate in.

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Translucent Cosmos Sheet

Kimie Gangi’s tissue paper craft: “Let’s make a translucent cosmos sheet.”

Let’s make a cosmos craft with beautiful translucency using tissue paper.

Stack three colors of tissue paper and cut them into cosmos petal shapes.

Sort the cut pieces by color and assemble the cosmos flowers.

Use watered-down glue to attach the tissue-paper cosmos to an OPP sheet for bouquets.

This will create a semi-transparent cosmos sheet.

You can fold or roll the sheet to make a variety of creations.

It would be fun to think together with older adults about what to make.

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Origami Grape Wreath

[Origami] Grape Wreath – Autumn Wreath

We’d like to introduce a grape wreath made with origami.

Many older adults enjoy origami, don’t they? One of its charms is that you can make it while seated, so it’s easy to get started.

Since it uses your fingertips a lot, it’s said to stimulate the brain and help prevent dementia.

A fruit-themed project like grapes also makes it easier for seniors to feel the season.

Make the wreath base out of origami as well, then attach the folded grapes.

Seeing something you made displayed on a facility wall or in your own room can be a real joy.

Please use this as inspiration and create a lovely piece!

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Origami Cosmos Wreath

[Origami] Cosmos Wreath – Cosmos, Autumn Flowers, September Flowers

Here’s a perfect autumn craft: an origami cosmos wreath.

Fold origami paper to make the cosmos flowers and the wreath base.

Fold 8 petal pieces for each cosmos.

Glue the pieces together, trim the tips, and fan them out to complete the flower.

Adding a yellow sticker to the center makes it look even more like a cosmos.

Attach the origami cosmos and leaves to the origami wreath base to finish.

It’s also a delightful activity to chat with others while folding.

The finished piece can be taken home and displayed in a senior’s room.

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Grapes made with torn newspaper (collage)

[Newspaper Collage] I tried making grapes. [newspaper-collage art]

Let’s make a grape collage using torn paper (chigiri-e).

Chigiri-e uses your fingertips a lot, so it can be effective for fine motor training.

It also helps stimulate the brain.

Through detailed work, it is said to improve concentration as well.

Cut out photos or illustrations from newspapers that match your grape design.

To prepare the parts you’ll tear, trace the shapes on the newspaper with a brush moistened with water.

This makes it easier to tear along the shape you want to use.

Then, create the grapes on a backing sheet using the torn newspaper pieces to complete your work.

It’s also great for making calendars.

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