Wall decoration ideas for seniors recommended for September

Grapes made with an origami heart

[Origami] Grapes (You can make them with hearts♪) How to make origami grapes.

We’d like to introduce a calendar made with heart-shaped grape origami.

Autumn brings many harvests and everything tastes especially delicious, doesn’t it? It’s said that the peak shipping season for grapes generally starts around September.

A grape-themed calendar, one of the flavors of autumn, would help older adults feel the seasonal atmosphere.

Since the grapes are made from origami folded into heart shapes, some seniors might enjoy the cute style.

When making the grape vines, try wrapping vine-colored origami around a toothpick.

Add leaves and attach them to the grapes to create a piece that looks like real grapes.

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Marigold

[Craft Idea] Marigold (June–July, Summer) (Wall Decorations, Senior Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service) (Origami, Origami DIY) (3D, Flower Crafts)

Marigolds bloom in bright yellows and oranges even in the rainy season.

Let’s make origami marigolds that can blow away the gloom of June.

By folding and cutting origami paper, you can create marigold petals.

First, roll the paper into a ball and crumple it to give the petals more texture.

Make several petals and layer them.

This will express the marigold’s characteristic multiple layers of petals.

Make some leaves as well and display them together with the marigold flowers.

A room with marigolds has a bright, cheerful atmosphere—perfect for lifting the spirits of older adults.

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Squirrel cheer

Let us introduce a wall decoration of squirrel cheerleaders that practically makes you hear them shouting “Do your best!” These cheerleaders and cheer girls form a team to cheer with pom-poms—but turning them into squirrels makes them twice as cute.

Instead of pom-poms, have them hold flowers made from tissue paper.

Please make lots of squirrels out of construction paper and decorate with them.

Many older adults will likely feel their hearts lifted by this adorable cheering squad.

If you create and add seasonal flowers and plants alongside the squirrel cheerleaders, it will also help older adults feel the seasons.

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Mural of a Crane and a Turtle

How about making a lucky wall decoration featuring cranes and turtles, symbols of longevity, perfect for Respect for the Aged Day? If you craft cranes from colored paper using white as the base with black on the wings and red as an accent on the head, and turtles with green as the base, your wall will instantly look lively.

Adding elements like green pines and pink plum blossoms around them will make it even more festive.

You could also put up name tags for groups such as those celebrating their 70th (Koki), 77th (Kiju), 88th (Beiju), 80th (Sanju), and 90th (Sotsuju) birthdays, or include a longevity ranking chart to create a cheerful atmosphere.

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A cute rabbit garland from the 100-yen shop

[100-Yen Shop DIY] How to Make a Bunny Garland

When you look at the moon, doesn’t it seem like a cute rabbit is pounding mochi? There’s even a legend about it, which is why rabbits pair so well with moon-viewing.

Let’s make a rabbit garland to brighten up your tsukimi! All you have to do is attach rabbit ears—cut from felt—to pom-poms made of yarn.

If you want an easier way to make pom-poms, you can use a pom-pom maker available at 100-yen shops.

You could also stick patterned fabric onto the felt ears for a stylish finish.

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Two-toned cosmos flower folded from a single sheet

[Made with one sheet of origami] Easy and cute flower (2) folding method – Origami Flower

Here’s how to make a cosmos flower that shows both sides of the origami paper to create a two-toned bloom.

It’s a delicate process, but you only need origami paper, and the key is making small cuts at the end to create petal-like shapes.

There are many folding steps, but if you go slowly, it’s not too difficult.

It might be nice to fold them together during craft time at a facility and use them as wall decorations.

Using double-sided colored origami paper would also make the flowers colorful and beautiful.

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Cosmos in 2 Minutes! Easy Version

[Origami Cosmos] Easy: “Beautiful in 2 Minutes! How to Make 3D Cosmos” Wall Decorations, Preschool Crafts, Senior Recreation | How to make cosmos

Here’s a very easy way to make cosmos flowers using scrap materials.

Fold origami paper three times, then use pinking shears to make cuts on one side.

Snip between the petals with scissors, apply double-sided tape to the bottom, and roll a plastic bottle cap onto it to secure.

Stuff the inside of the bottle cap with crumpled yellow tissue paper, curl the petals, and you’re done.

If you’ve got lots of spare plastic bottle caps, why not take this opportunity to put them to use?

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