[For Seniors] Exciting Summer Wall Decoration Ideas

yukata (summer cotton kimono)

Let’s make a yukata and an obi out of origami—perfect for July festivals.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper to make the yukata.

Make firm creases as you fold.

The key is to puff it out slightly as you fold so the top and bottom of the yukata connect smoothly.

Carefully make each crease one at a time.

For the obi, men should fold a long, narrow strip of origami paper as if tying it; women should fold it into a ribbon shape.

Adjust the proportions of the yukata and obi as you craft them.

Using patterned origami paper is recommended for a summery look.

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firefly

Easy way to fold an origami insect series firefly! Recommended for July.

These days, we don’t get as many chances to see fireflies glowing over rice fields and waterways at night.

When today’s seniors were young, weren’t there many more fireflies flitting about? Let’s make a calendar using firefly origami that brings back those kinds of summer memories.

Since you’ll make the firefly’s body and its glowing part separately, there are fewer tricky steps.

For the glowing tail, try sticking on a yellow circle cut from origami paper or a round yellow sticker.

Besides calendars, this firefly origami is perfect for summer crafts like wreaths and wall decorations.

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summer vegetables

[Easy Origami] Summer Vegetable Folding Guide – Make While You Watch! (Tomato, Corn, Bell Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber) Origami Easy Vegetables Paper Craft DIY 종이접기 야채

When you think of vegetables that evoke summer, what comes to mind? Many vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and corn are in season.

Let’s make a calendar with origami summer vegetables together with seniors.

With simple folding methods, you can create lovely summer vegetables out of origami.

It could also be fun to start by asking the seniors to name vegetables harvested in summer before beginning the craft.

Through making origami summer vegetables, they may get a sense of the season.

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Orihime and Hikoboshi

Perfect for Tanabata! Here are some ideas themed around making Orihime and Hikoboshi with origami.

You can choose any colors you like for Orihime and Hikoboshi, so you’ll end up with your very own cute couple.

Use a darker background—like black or indigo—and add star stickers to create a handmade Milky Way.

Once you place Orihime and Hikoboshi on either side of the Milky Way, you’re done.

Try decorating your room wall and enjoy the Tanabata atmosphere at home.

The steps are simple, so this year, spend a special moment with handmade Orihime and Hikoboshi for Tanabata.

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Pop-up summer wall decoration

[Craft Idea] Pop-up Summer Wall Decorations (July–August) (Senior Recreation, Day Service, Occupational Therapy OT, Childcare, Paper Crafts, Watermelon, DIY, Colored Construction Paper) (Summer Greeting Card)

An impactful wall display! Here are some ideas for a summer pop-out wall display.

Delicate and beautiful displays are lovely, but how about creating something dynamic and striking? This time, let’s make a wall display of a girl placing a hat on her head while bringing a red watermelon to her mouth.

It looks like you can finish it by cutting colored construction paper according to templates and sticking the pieces in place! If each person is in charge of one area, you can collaborate to complete it.

It will be eye-catching and a memorable display.

Milky Way star ornament

[Tanabata Festival] Milky Way Star Decorations

Decorate the ceiling and enjoy the atmosphere! Here are some ideas for Milky Way star decorations.

The Milky Way refers to a band of stars that emits a faint, milky light and looks like a river.

It’s also known as the Milky Way, derived from Greek mythology.

This time, let’s make Milky Way star decorations using origami.

You’ll need origami paper, a non-slip mat, string, and a sewing machine.

Choose any origami you like, such as patterned sheets or materials with a sparkly finish.

fireworks festival

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For a summer memory! Here are some ideas for a fireworks festival.

Some of you may want to see fireworks but find it difficult because of crowds or distance.

This time, let’s create and display a wall that launches impressive indoor “fireworks”! What you’ll need: newspaper, poster paper, colored construction paper, scissors, double-sided tape, sticky-backed origami paper, crayons, and navy-colored poster paper.

First, you’ll make the frames for the fireworks using newspaper or poster paper, so it should be easy to try.

Be sure to give it a go!