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[For Seniors] Color Your Care Facility’s Spring: Wall Decoration Ideas

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My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.
Certified Care Worker / Former Day Service StaffAbe Eri
I worked at a day service for seven years and obtained my Certified Care Worker qualification in 2019. I have provided meal assistance and bathing assistance, as well as led recreational activities that involve physical movement and cognitive stimulation. I enjoy drawing and crafting. My motto is: “With a smile, anything is possible!” and I try to live joyfully every day. I’m also doting on my beloved Chihuahua.

In many elderly care facilities, such as day service centers, wall decorations are changed each month to match the season.

It’s also enjoyable to have the seniors help make them and decorate together.

In this article, we’ll share spring wall decoration ideas designed for older adults!

There are many motifs that come to mind when you think of spring: cute flowers like cherry blossoms and dandelions, and themes related to the Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri), among others.

A common feature is that they’re bright and charming.

Use lovely wall decorations that bring a sense of spring indoors to brighten up your facility’s walls.

[For Seniors] Coloring Spring in Care Facilities: Wall Decoration Idea Collection (21–30)

Tulip hina

[Craft Idea] Tulip Hina Dolls (March Hina Festival) (Wall Decorations • Senior Recreation • Occupational Therapy OT • Day Service • Childcare) (Origami • Colored Construction Paper) (DIY) (Tulips • Peach Blossoms) (Simple 3D Craft)

Tulip hina

Tulips are one of the essentials of spring, and the way their brightly colored flowers bloom so vigorously conveys the joy of the season.

This craft combines tulip blossoms with Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) motifs to create a project that feels distinctly springlike.

The base is construction paper cut into a tulip shape; onto this, you add origami clothing and decorations to complete the Hinamatsuri theme.

For the two main figures, make slits and then glue them together to give them a three-dimensional look so they stand out from the rest—that’s the key point.

Finish it off with leaf parts and surrounding tulips to create an overall festive look.

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white clover

(Paper Flower) How to Make Spring Decorations: Clover (White Clover) [DIY] (Paper flower) Spring Decoration Clover

white clover

A wall decoration of white clover that blends into every natural Japanese landscape, from parks to rice fields.

With its soft, gentle impression, it’s perfect for the warm, spring-like season.

First, color the center of the prepared paper with yellow-green or green.

Next, cut out parts to create the silhouette of the petals.

Then, attach them to wire wrapped with floral tape, and the piece is complete.

You can hang it directly on the wall or add it to a wreath.

Try making white clover to bring a touch of spring’s warmth indoors.

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[For Seniors] Brightening Spring in Care Facilities: Wall Decoration Ideas (31–40)

Tulip

[Craft Idea] Tulips (March/April, spring) (wall decorations) (senior recreation/OT/day services) (early childhood education) (3D) (origami) (windmill) (DIY)

Tulip

When you think of flowers perfect for the warm, pleasant days of spring, tulips come to mind.

Their rounded shape and gentle colors are distinctive, and they’re also popular among older adults.

When creating them as wall decorations, focus on making three-dimensional petals and leaf parts.

You can slightly open the tops of the petals from the inside, or fold the leaves down the center.

Adding a color gradient to the petals will give the piece a more authentic finish.

Simply changing the petal colors allows for rich variations—try displaying these wall decorations in care facilities.

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dandelion

How to Make Paper Dandelion Wall Hanging (Spring Wall Decoration) – How to Make Paper Dandelion Wall Decor

dandelion

This is a vibrant wall decoration themed around dandelions that bloom in spring.

It uses Tant paper, a material with a soft, airy feel, so you can enjoy natural tones.

First, divide the pieces into petals and leaves/grass, and make small cuts with scissors as you craft each part.

The key is to shape the petals while imagining the paper opening outward from the inside.

Next, attach the pieces onto a base made by combining wooden stirrers or disposable chopsticks, and you’re done.

Why not display this wall decoration—rich with the texture and warmth of real flowers—at a care facility?

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randoseru (Japanese elementary school backpack)

[Craft Idea] Origami School Backpack (April Spring) (School Entrance) (First Grader) (Senior Recreation) (Childcare/Educational) (Wall Decoration) (Table Decoration) (origami) (Creative OT) (DIY)

randoseru (Japanese elementary school backpack)

A warm, springtime piece inspired by the school entrance season: a wall decoration featuring a school satchel (randoseru) that can evoke nostalgia for older adults as well.

Cut origami paper into three equal parts; crease one piece firmly to create the bag section.

For another piece, trim about 1 cm from the edge and round the corners to make the flap.

For the shoulder straps, cut narrow, elongated strips; attach them at the top if displaying on a wall, or at the bottom if using it as a freestanding ornament.

Adding cherry blossom petals enhances the spring atmosphere.

Making the randoseru can also spark conversations about childhood memories and lead to an enjoyable time together.

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Rose

How to make a paper flower rose wall decoration using construction paper! Why not try creating a pink rose decoration that blooms in spring and autumn? [Tsukuru Mon]

Rose

Roses are highly popular plants for viewing, growing, and giving as gifts.

Their noble, almost unapproachable look with thorns and their luxurious fragrance are distinctive, aren’t they? Roses are also highly recommended as a design to decorate walls.

Even a plain wall can instantly feel brighter just by adding flowers.

Fold construction paper and cut it with scissors to make each individual petal.

Then use glue to attach the petals to one another.

Since this is quite detailed work, if you’re doing it as a large group craft activity, it may be a good idea to divide responsibilities by parts.

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origami butterfly

[Origami and Quilling] Easy! You can make a butterfly with just one sheet of origami♪ | Home time / origami / butterfly

origami butterfly

This project uses an origami butterfly base and adds various parts to create a three-dimensional finish.

Paper quilling is used for the antennae; by tightly rolling the paper and then spreading it, you get a gracefully curved, 3D look.

The butterfly base itself is simple—bundle and fan out an accordion-folded piece—but by refining the fineness of the pleats and how you spread them, you can achieve a more beautiful appearance.

Choosing the right origami paper is also a key point for a refined result.

Finally, attach the decorations to the base and you’re done.

As practice, it’s important to pay close attention to the details, such as the precision of the accordion folds and how you roll the antennae.

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