[For Seniors] Exciting Summer Wall Decoration Ideas

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

kimie gangi Summer wall display: “Fireworks Festival” #July wall display #August wall display #summer wall display #Summer_Wall #elementary school #bulletin committee #skyrocketing fireworks #senior facility #seasonal wall decorations

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!

Hibiscus and Sea Creatures

Craft Idea: Summer Wall Decorations – Hibiscus & Sea Creatures (July/August) (Senior Recreation / Occupational Therapy / Daycare / Childcare) (Origami) (Fish, Whales, Jellyfish, Seagulls) (DIY)

It’s like a tropical paradise! Here are some ideas featuring hibiscus flowers and sea creatures.

When you think of hibiscus, Hawaii or Okinawa might come to mind.

These ideas are perfect if you want to feel like you’re on vacation or create a summer-themed wall display! You’ll need origami paper, patterned origami paper, colored pencils, glue, scissors, a craft knife, a pen, a pencil, and a ruler.

The featured sea creatures include fish, whales, jellyfish, and seagulls.

Be sure to give them a try!

bamboo grass

[Craft Idea] Sasa bamboo — small bamboo ~papercraft~ (July Tanabata) (wall decoration) (tanzaku wish strips) (recreation for seniors) (early childhood/educational) (super easy) (creative) (psychiatric OT) (Psychiatric Occupational Therapy)

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!