[For Seniors] Exciting Summer Wall Decoration Ideas

Sendai Tanabata Festival

[Craft Idea] Tanabata Wall Decorations – Sendai Tanabata Festival (July wall display, senior recreation, day service, occupational therapy, childcare, origami, kusudama, origami DIY)

A Tanabata-themed wall display! Here are some ideas inspired by the Sendai Tanabata Festival.

How about creating a wall display that evokes the Sendai Tanabata Festival, one of Japan’s three major Tanabata festivals? A glamorous and dynamic display is sure to lift everyone’s spirits.

You’ll need origami paper, chiyogami (patterned paper), colored construction paper, drawing paper, newspaper, tissue paper flowers, copier paper, and more.

While the overall effect is impactful, there are also many small decorations, making it a wonderful idea that everyone can collaborate on together!

summer festival

[Craft Ideas] Summer Festival ~ Shaved Ice, Lanterns, Fireworks ~ Japanese Summer Festivals (August, Summer) (Wall Decorations, Senior Recreation, Day Service, Occupational Therapy OT, Childcare) (Original/Creative)

Let’s soak up the festival spirit! Here are some summer festival ideas.

When you think of festivals, what comes to mind? Lanterns, shaved ice, fireworks—things that make you excited, right? This time, let’s create and decorate a wall display with a summer festival theme.

You’ll need origami paper, colored construction paper, shaved-ice themed coloring pages, paper tape, scissors, a craft knife, tape, a hole punch, colored pencils, glue, paste, and a ruler.

There are both coloring steps and crafting steps, so it’s good to choose whichever you prefer and get started.

The sky, the sea, and under the sea

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A wall display packed with summer memories! Here are ideas for the sky, the sea, and under the sea.

It’s exciting not only to make it, but even just to look at the finished display, isn’t it? This time, let’s try a striking wall display with a summer theme.

You’ll need colored construction paper, scissors, a pencil, a craft knife, crayons, glue, and more.

It’s a great idea to combine each person’s wonderful creation into a single work of art! Be sure to give it a try.

Wind Chime Market: Wind Chimes and Morning Glories

[Craft Idea] Wind Chime Fair – Wind Chimes and Morning Glories – Wind-chime Festival (July–August, summer) (Wall Decorations, Senior Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Childcare) (Swaying 3D Craft)

A summer tradition! Here are ideas for wind chimes and morning glories inspired by a Wind Chime Market.

When summer arrives, you can hear that gentle “chirin” sound from somewhere, can’t you? Many people find charm in wind chimes swaying in the breeze.

This time, just like the name “Wind Chime Market,” let’s make and display wind chimes and morning glories in various patterns and colors.

What you’ll need: origami paper, chiyogami (patterned paper), colored construction paper, paper tape, glue, a craft knife, bamboo skewers, a pencil, scissors, double-sided tape, and templates.

You can choose the difficulty level to suit your participants, so feel free to give it a try.

Sunflowers and blue sky

[Craft Idea] Sunflowers (July–August, Summer) (Wall Decorations, Senior Recreational Activities, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Childcare) (Origami, 3D, Origami DIY)

A wall display that feels like a refreshing summer! Here are ideas with sunflowers and blue skies.

When you think of summer flowers, many people probably imagine sunflowers.

This time, let’s make sunflowers blooming energetically under a blue sky.

What you’ll need: origami paper, scissors, a craft knife, a pencil, bamboo skewers, craft glue, paste/glue stick, and templates.

When making them, focus on the flower’s center—it’s the key detail—so take extra care there.

For the white clouds floating in the blue sky, adjust the number as you go to get a nice balance.

Chinese lantern plants and wind chimes

[Craft Idea] Chinese Lantern Plant & Wind Chime (July/Summer) (Wall Decorations) (Activities for Seniors, Occupational Therapy, Daycare, Childcare) (Origami DIY) (Paper Cup)

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.

Paper fan with fireworks

[Summer Origami Craft] How to Make a Fireworks Paper Fan with Audio Instructions ☆ Origami Fireworks Paper Fan Tutorial – August Decoration

Here’s a fireworks craft idea that adapts the familiar paper fan used for wall decorations.

Accordion-fold two sheets of origami paper and attach each one end to end.

Then accordion-fold two more sheets, fold them in half, and cut out fireworks-style patterns.

Glue the cut pieces to the top and bottom of the ones you made first, tie the center with string, open it into a circle, and glue it together to finish! You can stick it directly on the wall or enjoy it as a hanging decoration.

The mood changes dramatically depending on your color combinations, so give it a try!

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