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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 (1–10)
Flower kusudama with streamers decoration
Would you like to handcraft a “flower kusudama with streamers” out of origami—perfect for the Tanabata season? Make multiple flowers from colorful origami paper, assemble them into a sphere to create a kusudama, and then attach long, slender origami streamers to complete a vibrant decoration that sways in the breeze.
The delicate, finger-intensive work stimulates the brain simply by doing it, making it potentially effective as rehabilitation.
Once finished, you can enjoy it as a Tanabata ornament by displaying it on the wall at a facility or at home.
Spend a moment feeling the season through origami.
uchiwa (Japanese hand fan)
To help you stay energized through the hot summer, here’s an idea for making a “uchiwa” fan out of origami.
Since it’s made only with origami paper, it’s safe and easy—no tools required, which is a nice bonus.
Using colorful, traditional Japanese patterned paper gives it a cool look and a seasonal feel.
The process of folding it into a fan shape also exercises the fingers and may help stimulate the brain.
The finished fan makes a charming summer decoration.
It’s also recommended as a recreational activity in senior care facilities, so please give it a try!
Torn-paper collage of sunflowers
A popular recreation activity in senior care facilities is “chigiri-e,” a craft where you paste torn pieces of colored paper onto a coloring sheet.
Although the steps are simple—tearing paper by hand and gluing it down—it helps exercise the fingers and stimulate the brain.
By using yellow and brown origami paper to create summery sunflowers, you can capture a strong sense of the season.
It’s flexible and appealing because you can have a large group create one piece together or have each person make their own unique work.
No special tools are required, making it perfect for activities in day service programs and other senior facilities.
It’s a safe and enjoyable craft we highly recommend.
Frame decoration of Orihime and Hikoboshi
Here’s a cute Orihime and Hikoboshi frame decoration you can make with items from a 100-yen shop.
If you use aurora-colored origami paper, you can create sparkling versions of Orihime and Hikoboshi.
First, use a template to make the faces and cut them out.
Fold the bodies along the template’s fold lines and trim any excess.
Attach the faces and bodies with double-sided tape.
For the background, star-patterned origami paper works well.
To give it a framed look, fold the edges of the origami paper into a thin border and secure them with stickers or similar, and you’re done.
straw hat
A wall display that practically echoes with the cheerful voices of children! Here’s a straw hat craft idea.
Straw hats are a summertime staple for outings, aren’t they? Many of us probably wore one as kids while catching bugs or going on trips.
This time, let’s decorate them together with sunflowers, the quintessential summer bloom.
You’ll need origami paper, glue, a craft knife, scissors, a pen, and a template.
The key tip is to crinkle the origami paper to add texture and create a charming, realistic look!
SUMMER Garland
This SUMMER garland will instantly brighten up any room with a lively vibe! It’s also great as a wall decoration at home or in senior care facilities, so give it a try.
First, attach a half-cut piece of brown origami paper to the center of a yellow-toned sheet.
Make two identical pieces, accordion-fold each one, and connect them.
While folded, round off both ends with scissors, tie a string at the center, open it into a circle, and secure the two seams with clips or glue—and you’re done! You can also have fun customizing it by adding not only sunflower blooms but also leaves and other summery motifs.
sea
Even many seniors who don’t get to the seaside much anymore still love the sparkling, glittering ocean.
For them, let’s make a wall decoration that lets them feel the summer seascape! Construction paper and origami are great, of course, but you can also easily create a vast ocean using packing tape or raffia-style tape.
Combine multiple strips of blue tape and make clouds from construction paper to complete a vivid summer sea.
Add decorations like swim rings and watermelons to bring a lively summer scene to life.
