[For Seniors] Exciting Summer Wall Decoration Ideas

Flower kusudama with streamers decoration

Origami Tanabata Decorations: How to Make a Cute Flower Kusudama Streamer Decoration (niceno1)

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.

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straw hat

[Craft Idea] Straw Hat Crafting (with templates) (August/Summer) (Wall Decorations) (Activities for Seniors/Preschool Learning) (Origami) (Original Creation) (Psychiatric OT) (Daycare/Day Service) (Sunflowers)

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!

Hula Girls and Hibiscus

[Craft Idea] Hula Girls and Hibiscus (August Summer) (Wall Decorations) (OT, Senior Recreation, Daycare, Early Childhood Education) (Origami) (Flowers) (DIY Papercraft)

How about a wall decoration with hula girls and hibiscus flowers that makes you feel like you’ve escaped to a warm southern island? It’s a great idea to give older adults—who may find travel difficult—a taste of a trip and a bit of summer mood.

Use construction paper or origami to make hula girls dancing the hula, along with lots of hibiscus flowers, and create a lively wall display! For the hibiscus blooms, it’s also recommended to take apart Hawaiian leis or artificial flowers sold at 100-yen shops and reuse the pieces.

You can even incorporate them into parts of the hula girls’ outfits.

And while admiring this wall decoration, why not give hula dancing a try yourself?

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uchiwa (Japanese hand fan)

How to Make an Origami Fan (Uchiwa)

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!

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Torn-paper collage of sunflowers

We made a torn-paper collage of sunflowers with the service users (a small-group day service in Yamato City).

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.

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Frame decoration of Orihime and Hikoboshi

Orihime and Hikoboshi Frame Decoration / Tanabata Craft

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.

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Water Lilies and Goldfish

Water Lilies and Goldfish Made with Colored Construction Paper and Tissue Paper (with Audio Commentary)

A refreshing wall display! Here are ideas with water lilies and goldfish.

With the summer heat dragging on, many of you may be looking for ways to feel a bit cooler.

Let’s create a wall decoration featuring goldfish swimming serenely in the water and beautifully blooming water lilies.

What you’ll need: colored construction paper, tissue paper, scissors, glue, facial tissue, a plate, a pencil, rubber bands, and chopsticks or another round stick.

By adjusting the sizes of the materials you use, you can enjoy a different look and feel.