[For Care Facilities] Let’s Enjoy the Summer! A Collection of Wall Decoration Ideas
A summer so hot you break into a sweat from the morning.
Things like swimming in the ocean, shaved ice, and summer festivals may come to mind.
However, it seems that many older adults find it difficult to sense heat and the change of seasons.
So this time, we’re sharing ideas for wall decorations that let people feel summer even inside a facility.
We’ve gathered works featuring iconic summer plants and animals like sunflowers and fireflies, as well as seasonal scenes such as the sea and fireworks.
By enjoying the season through wall displays and reminiscing about summers past, we hope everyone can savor their days more deeply.
Please use these craft activity ideas with older adults to help create enjoyable moments together.
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[For Nursing Care Facilities] Enjoy the Feeling of Summer! A Collection of Wall Decoration Ideas (81–90)
Chinese lantern plants and wind chimes
A vivid vermilion accent! Here are ideas featuring Chinese lantern plants (hōzuki) and wind chimes.
Many of you have probably played by putting hōzuki in your mouth to make sounds, or displayed them as interior decor.
This time, let’s combine beautiful hōzuki with wind chimes to create a wonderful wall display.
You’ll need origami paper, chiyogami paper, paper cups, glue, paste, tape, scissors, a craft knife, bamboo skewers, a compass, and a brush pen.
The process of making the fruit is a bit intricate, but it’s a great chance to take your time and focus on the details.
bamboo grass
Decorate together with Tanabata wish strips! Here are ideas for making bamboo branches.
When you think of Tanabata, many people picture hanging tanzaku with their wishes written on them.
This time, let’s make bamboo branches out of origami.
You’ll need origami paper, glue, a craft knife, and scissors.
It’s also recommended if you’re wondering how to decorate a Tanabata-themed wall! For the bamboo stalk, roll the origami paper into a tube shape; for the bamboo leaves, add creases to give them a three-dimensional look.
It will create the right atmosphere and a beautiful finish.
Give it a try!
Simple 3D Morning Glory
Colorful morning glories are beautiful! Here are some easy 3D morning glory ideas.
When you think of beautiful summer flowers, some of you might picture morning glories.
They come in a variety of colors like light blue, purple, and pink.
This time, let’s make a three-dimensional morning glory with simple steps.
What you’ll need: origami paper, glue stick, liquid adhesive, scissors, craft knife, bamboo skewer, and a pencil.
By crumpling the origami paper into a ball to create creases, you can add a three-dimensional look.
Give it a try!
Pastel Art: Water Balloons

In July, as summer gradually hits its stride, you can’t help but crave something cool to take the edge off the heat.
This piece suggests drawing water balloons with pastels—something that feels refreshing while still capturing quintessential summer scenes like festivals.
Cut paper into the shapes you want, layer them over a backing sheet, and apply shaved pastel over the cutouts to create a soft, gentle-colored illustration.
The key is to use bright colors for the water balloons and cool, blue-based tones for the background to evoke a sense of coolness.
Goldfish wind chime
@mamekibi07 [How to make it] This is a super easy summer craft! A cool-looking but silent ‘Goldfish Wind Chime.’ You can make it really easily—just gather materials from the 100-yen shop and the supermarket. Try making it when you’re bored at the end of summer vacation. It can even count as a homework craft project!#100-yen shop DIYHow-to videoWith childrenSummer Vacation CraftGoldfish BowlWind chime
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Goldfish are deeply associated with temple fairs, summer festivals, and nostalgic memories of summers in the countryside.
For many older adults, they evoke a strong sense of nostalgia.
By featuring goldfish on a wind chime, you can stir those fond memories and warm the heart.
And you can easily make a goldfish wind chime at home using items from a 100-yen shop.
The goldfish part is super simple too—just stick on some decals.
Add cute stickers or beads if you like to make it even more charming.
With its refreshing design, a goldfish motif is sure to become a must-have item for the hot summer.
Wind chime sun catcher
Suncatchers that sparkle in the sunlight create tiny rainbows and reflections around the room, lifting your spirits.
The visual stimulation can also help prevent depression and reduce stress.
Let’s try making a suncatcher by hand! Prepare tissue paper and cut it into circular shapes.
Attach them to a template shaped like a wind chime.
Make a small strip (tanzaku) from origami paper and stick it to the wind chime, and you’re done in no time.
If you add a bell with a subtle touch, it will create a pleasant, soothing effect.
[For Nursing Care Facilities] Let’s Enjoy the Summer! A Collection of Wall Decoration Ideas (91–100)
Wind chime made with 100-yen shop origami

Doesn’t making a wind chime feel kind of difficult and fiddly? For seniors who feel that way, we recommend wind chimes you can make with origami.
All you have to do is fold and cut the paper, and it’s done in no time—highly recommended.
There are many different origami patterns available, so try making one with a design you like.
From papers that give a cool, refreshing feel to ones that add a touch of elegance, there’s a wide range.
Create a wind chime that suits your taste and enjoy your summer time at home.
Your usual summer days will feel even more fun.






