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Handmade ideas for summer decorations. Perfect for interior decor and craft activities!

When summer comes, you start wanting to decorate your rooms with cool, refreshing interiors.

In this article, we’ll introduce handmade ideas for summer decorations.

From authentic summer decor you’ll want to display at home to projects that can be used in childcare and eldercare settings—and ideas that will delight at events like Tanabata—we’ve got you covered.

There are many types of decorations, such as garlands, hanging ornaments, and wreaths, so try finding ideas that perfectly suit where you want to display them.

Let’s make summer a bit more comfortable with cool-looking decorations.

Handmade ideas for summer decorations. Perfect for interior decor and craft activities! (81–90)

paper-cup wind chime

Let’s make colorful wind chimes! ~Let’s make a colorful wind chime!~
paper-cup wind chime

How about making your own wind chime, which is also a seasonal word for summer? The materials you’ll need are a small paper cup, cellophane, string, and a bell.

First, attach the bell to the middle of the string and a rectangular piece of cellophane to the end.

Next, turn the paper cup upside down, make a hole in the bottom, and thread the string through—then it’s done.

It’s beautiful to see the cellophane swaying in the breeze, and you can enjoy the bell’s gentle sound.

Another advantage is that, since it doesn’t use glass, it won’t break if you drop it.

It’s safe even if you have small children.

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firework ball

[Summer Origami Craft] How to Make a Fireworks Ball with Audio Guide ☆ Origami Fireworks Ball Tutorial — Decorations for July and August
firework ball

If you want to give your room a summery feel, firework balls are a great idea.

These are hanging decorations made of origami that look like fireworks.

First, cut the origami paper into a circle and fold it in half.

Then make three of those and glue them together back-to-back to form the main piece.

Make a bunch and hang them up to create an even more firework-like atmosphere.

It’s also fun to use different colors for each firework.

Just imagining fireworks going off in your room is exciting, isn’t it?

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Goldfish hanging ornaments

Summer decorations Goldfish hanging ornament “Part 2” Introducing how to make the basket and decorations! How about a goldfish ornament made from origami? Perfect for summer festival decorations! [Tsukuru-mon]
Goldfish hanging ornaments

If you like origami or want to try something a bit more complex, I recommend a hanging goldfish ornament.

You’ll start by making three parts: first, a lantern-shaped basket; second, the goldfish; and third, a square ornament.

Then you’ll assemble them with glue so the goldfish sits inside the basket, with the decorative square attached above.

The structure is intricate and involves many steps, but that makes the sense of accomplishment all the greater.

It also has a striking presence, so it’s sure to wow anyone who sees it.

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In conclusion

We introduced ideas for summer decorations! There were plenty—from ones that are easy for children and seniors to make, to ideas that craft hobbyists will enjoy. It’s also great that the materials seem easy to find at 100-yen shops or online stores. If you find an idea you like, be sure to give it a try.