[For Seniors] Exciting Summer Wall Decoration Ideas

Coastal scenery

[Newspaper Collage] I tried making a seaside scene. [newspaper-collage art]

The natural scenery of the coast—white clouds in a clear blue sky, the horizon, the sound of the waves—has a captivating beauty, doesn’t it? Let’s try expressing that wonderful scene with torn-paper collage.

First, tear newspaper to create the base parts for the sea, the sandy beach, and the rocky areas.

Then add the colors of the waves and rocks, and use tissue paper to represent whitecaps; this will give your work much more depth and a three-dimensional feel.

It’s also lovely to use paint to depict the movement of the waves and the rugged texture of the rocks.

By all means, enjoy creating freely with a variety of art supplies and materials.

Hydrangea wreath

How to Make a Hydrangea Wreath with Tissue Paper: Elderly Recreation Activity, Craft, 100-Yen Store Materials, Crepe Roll

Let’s express the beautifully blended colors of hydrangeas using tissue paper! Here’s a hydrangea wreath idea.

When you think of hydrangeas, you picture that distinctive round shape made up of many small blossoms, right? This time, we’ll make tiny flowers with tissue paper and arrange them into a wreath.

You’ll need a foam wreath form, tissue paper, cardstock, scissors, glue, toothpicks, and rhinestone stickers.

Use the toothpicks to help insert the tissue paper hydrangea flowers into the foam.

For the finishing touch, stick rhinestone stickers in the center of each flower to create an elegant look!

fireworks

Fireworks torn-paper collage

How about enjoying torn-paper collage using newspapers, a familiar recycled material? Fireworks—a hallmark of summer—are perfect as a seasonal motif because you can explore colorful, dynamic expressions! The unique texture and tones found only in newsprint add warmth and character to your artwork.

It’s also exciting to hunt for the various colors in the newspaper and cut them out.

Spending patient, focused time on the process stimulates the brain, so take your time and immerse yourself in creating your piece.

Tanabata wall decoration-making

[Craft Idea] Tanabata Star Festival Decorations (July) (Wall Decorations) (Activities for Older Adults, Occupational Therapy, Daycare, Childcare) (Eggplant, Cucumber, Watermelon, Stars, Lanterns, Shell Decorations, Paper Chains, Streamers, Bamboo Leaves, Tanzaku Wish Strips)

In July, as summer gradually comes into full swing, Tanabata arrives—a major event with a strong, romantic image of gazing up at the sky.

How about decorating your interior to evoke the starry sky of Tanabata and heighten the excitement for the occasion? The key element is the Milky Way, which is especially important in the folklore surrounding the festival.

Make an origami Milky Way the centerpiece, and then adorn the surrounding area with various motifs.

It’s fun that the choice of colors and motifs lets the creator’s personality shine through.

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Simple and cute morning glories

Easy and Cute Morning Glory Origami Instructions

Let me show you how to make a simple and cute morning glory out of origami.

Start with a sheet of purple origami paper, crease it vertically and horizontally, then fold it down into a smaller shape.

Flip it over, add some patterning, and begin shaping the flower.

If you also make leaves with green origami paper, it will really bring out the flower’s colors.

A single bloom looks cute on its own, but layering several flowers makes an even nicer display.

There are lots of fine, fingertip-sized steps, but if it feels difficult, try using larger origami paper to make it easier.

Give it a try!

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Milky Way

How about a design that recreates the Milky Way as a perfect wall decoration for Tanabata? The Milky Way shining in the summer night sky is a band of light woven by countless stars, creating a magical atmosphere.

For the wall décor, you can add a flowing blue river design on white paper or sheets, and scatter star-shaped paper or ornaments to express the grandeur of the Milky Way.

Furthermore, if you write wishes on tanzaku strips and hang them, and create related motifs such as Orihime and Hikoboshi or the Summer Triangle to display together, it will become an even more splendid wall decoration that older adults can also enjoy.

It’s also recommended to use materials like raffia tape (suzuran tape) to evoke the gentle, rustling flow of the river.

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Authentic morning glory made with five sheets of origami

[Origami] How to make a morning glory / How to make origami 'Morning Glory'.

Let’s make a beautiful three-dimensional morning glory! You’ll use five sheets of origami to create one bloom, so the difficulty may be a bit high.

Make five parts, then assemble and glue them together.

To prevent the glue from coming off, it’s a good idea to hold the pieces in place with clips or clothespins as you work.

For the finishing touch, slightly fold the rim to give the morning glory a 3D look.

You can also change the size of the sheets to make morning glories in different sizes—give it a try!

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