[Respect-for-the-Aged Celebration] Celebrate with vibrant decorations! A roundup of decoration ideas

Great as a gift too! An origami crane wreath

[Origami] How to Make a Crane Wreath — A Festive Decoration or Gift for New Year’s, Respect-for-the-Aged Day, and More | Origami Crane Wreath Tutorial / fukuoriroom

Cranes are also famous as symbols of longevity.

How about making a crane-themed wreath for Respect-for-the-Aged Day? You can assemble folded paper cranes like a puzzle to form a wreath, use a paper plate and attach the cranes to it, draw pictures of cranes—the methods are endless.

Try swapping them with friends or displaying them at Respect-for-the-Aged Day events.

Using origami with traditional Japanese patterns will give your wreath an even more stylish finish!

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A turtle message card made with mizuhiki

Respect-for-the-Aged Day message card made with a simple Mizuhiki turtle

Mizuhiki, the decorative cords often seen on gift envelopes, are made from washi paper and are said to be tied only by hand! Let’s use mizuhiki to handcraft a gift for Respect-for-the-Aged Day.

It’s a great material for expressing gratitude to seniors.

There are many ways to tie mizuhiki, but since we’re celebrating longevity, let’s make a message card with a turtle motif! You’ll make the turtle’s head and shell separately and join them at the end.

It may be a bit challenging for beginners until you get used to handling mizuhiki.

Besides the turtle, try adding ume (plum) knots or awaji knots to create a more luxurious message card!

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Respect for the Aged Day text

[Wall Decorations] “Respect for the Aged Day Letters” wall decoration tutorial! Easy with free templates! Autumn, September, construction paper crafts, wall decor, papercraft, paper craft

You’ll want to display the title “Respect for the Aged Day” prominently on the wall as the main decoration, right? The method is simple: cut out the letters with a cutter, then place them on a base in your favorite color, or on round-cut colored paper.

It sounds easy when explained, but the character “敬” has some fine details, so cutting it out might be a bit tricky.

A design knife or art knife works better than a regular cutter for this.

Arrange the letters with good balance and glue them in place.

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Chrysanthemum flowers made with origami and colored construction paper

Wall decoration: Two easy types of chrysanthemum flowers made with origami and colored paper (with voice-over). How to make easy chrysanthemum flowers from paper / 2 types.

Chrysanthemums are often chosen as celebratory flowers for Respect-for-the-Aged Day, either as gifts or decorations.

So why not make chrysanthemum flowers as decorations for the occasion? This idea uses two sheets of origami paper to create one chrysanthemum.

Fold the paper in half, open it, and then fold the top and bottom edges to meet the center crease.

Fold it in half again to make a long, narrow strip like a band.

Round off both ends like petals, then open the paper and use the creases to accordion-fold it.

The key here is to only crease at the center.

Make two of these parts, layer them, gather them at the center, and glue the ends to form a circle.

Finally, attach a circular piece to the center of the flower to finish.

By keeping the creases only at the center, the petals will spread out softly.

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sasashina

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bouquet

[Flower Origami] Easy bouquet tutorial with voice commentary ☆ Origami Easy bouquet tutorial

This colorful and cute bouquet motif is easy to use as a decorative element.

Make the flowers and the wrapping paper in different colors to create a sense of depth through contrast and layering.

Trimming each part with scissors is also an important step, and it’s a great idea to use the offcuts to decorate the flowers or the wrapping paper.

Not only should you choose your colors carefully, but also make good use of both sides of the origami paper to create a vibrant bouquet.

It could also be fun to design it so the wrapping opens up and can be used as a message card.

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Crane memo holder

Let’s make a Respect-for-the-Aged Day gift with origami! [With audio commentary] A message gift for Grandpa and Grandma: a crane memo holder.

How about a crane memo holder as a gift for someone special? Cranes are considered a symbol of longevity, making them perfect for celebrating elderly loved ones.

We all want the people we care about to stay healthy forever.

Words that are hard to say in everyday life can be gently conveyed by adding a note to the crane memo stand.

Also, the folding method for the crane doesn’t require many intricate steps, so it’s recommended even for those who aren’t confident with origami.

It would likely be a hit if you quietly placed one on the table for Respect for the Aged Day or at a birthday celebration.

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Nanaka

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Crane diamond ornament

[Origami] Five-Color Diamond-Shaped Crane Ornament/Decoration [no audio]

Here’s an idea for making a “Crane Diamond Ornament” using five sheets of origami in different colors.

It may look difficult, but the folding steps are simple, so please give it a try.

Fold the origami into a triangle and unfold it, then fold the adjacent edges along the crease.

Turn the paper over, fold a crane using the white area at the remaining corner, and create the connecting section using the yellow area.

The crane only includes the head and wings, so it’s easier than it looks; just fold the head slowly to make a clean shape.

Fold all five pieces in the same way and connect them to complete the ornament!

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