[For Seniors] Exciting Summer Wall Decoration Ideas
It’s the time of year when we start to break a sweat and feel the heat.
As we get older, it’s said we feel the heat less.
Some people even avoid going out due to concerns about heatstroke.
So why not create a summery atmosphere indoors instead? Here are some ideas for summer wall decorations.
We’ve gathered pieces that evoke classic summer scenes and a sense of coolness.
They’re easy to make, so you can use them for craft activities.
Craft sessions can help with finger dexterity and stimulate the brain by thinking through the steps.
From wreaths and mobiles to tapestries, there’s a wide variety of wall decor ideas.
How about making and displaying them to enjoy the summer?
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[For Seniors] Introducing Exciting Summer Wall Decoration Ideas (91–100)
Tanabata decorations: cute star ornaments
Here’s a popular and cute origami idea to brighten up Tanabata: star decorations.
Make three-dimensional stars or star-shaped chains that you can link together using colorful origami paper, and your room or living area will instantly take on a cheerful, festive vibe! The simple shapes make them easy for seniors as well, with potential benefits for finger exercise, rehabilitation, and improving concentration.
Create many and decorate the wall to bring a Tanabata atmosphere in no time.
Using shiny papers like gold or silver makes them even more beautiful.
Try making origami stars and enjoy the seasonal celebration!
Morning glory flowers and buds
We’d like to share an idea for making morning glory flowers and buds out of origami, a classic symbol of summer.
By combining the flower and the bud, you’ll create a gentle piece full of seasonal charm.
Carefully folding the rounded petals and tiny bud shapes naturally engages your fingertips and makes for good fine-motor exercise.
It may even help prevent cognitive decline, so it’s highly recommended.
By changing the colors and sizes, the same morning glory can really show its individuality.
You can also use them for wall decorations or card-making, and just looking at them brings a refreshing feeling.
Let’s brighten up summer with cheerful origami morning glories!
shooting star
The origami “shooting star,” perfect for the Tanabata night sky, is a magical and delightful craft to look at.
After folding a star shape and adding a tail, it looks just like a real shooting star streaking across the night sky.
By changing the colors and length, you can create decorations with a variety of expressions.
It’s easy for older adults to try, and the gentle, finger-focused work can help stimulate the brain.
Displaying them together with tanzaku strips and the Milky Way will bring out the Tanabata spirit even more.
Why not make a wish and create a shooting star with origami?
yukata
Why not try expressing a cool, breezy feeling by making a yukata out of origami? The key to conveying coolness is choosing patterned origami paper.
You can also cut advertisements or wrapping paper into squares and use those.
It’s lovely to combine other origami with the finished yukata to evoke summer festivals and the like.
For the yukata, prepare a standard 15 cm square sheet of origami paper, and for the obi, use a sheet that’s one quarter that size.
For the obi, cut that paper in half and combine the two pieces to make it.
You can also fold a morning glory flower and attach it to the obi.
bamboo leaves
How about making the essential “bamboo leaves” for Tanabata out of origami and enjoying a decoration full of seasonal charm? Fold green origami paper into long, slender shapes and you’ll have refreshing bamboo leaves that sway in the breeze.
A single leaf looks lovely, but combining several creates a more three-dimensional decoration.
Display them together with stars, tanzaku strips, and kusudama balls to instantly enhance the Tanabata atmosphere.
The steps are simple, so even seniors can work on them with confidence, and it’s effective as finger exercise, too.
Why not start preparing for a fun Tanabata with origami?
Simple goldfish
Though origami goldfish may sound difficult, this version is relatively easy to make.
To briefly explain the steps: start by folding a kabuto (samurai helmet), which is a popular and commonly folded model, and stop partway through.
Turn it sideways and squash-fold it.
Make a small cut where the fins will be, then reverse-fold that section to finish.
Try using colors that resemble real goldfish, like red, orange, or black.
It’s also fun to let them “swim” on blue construction paper, or cut strips of origami to make algae and stick them on a glass window for a cool, refreshing look.
boat
How about making a cool-looking origami boat that’s perfect for summer? All you need is a sheet of origami paper, round stickers for the windows, a pen, glue, and scissors.
Choosing cool colors like blue or celadon will suit the summer vibe.
You can add the round-sticker windows, or cut thin strips from the edges of the origami paper to create stripes for a breezy feel.
Cutting out and attaching parts like an anchor is also a nice touch.
It would look lovely to mount it on a background that suggests a seaside scene.
Give it a try!