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Also great for walls! A cherry blossom made with 5 sheets of origami

[Flowers/Cherry Blossoms] Super Easy & Cute 🩷 How to Fold an Origami Sakura 🌸 Great for wall decorations too! Easy and cute ❤️ Origami: How to fold cherry blossoms

Let’s make a cherry blossom using five sheets of origami.

Prepare five sheets of origami paper and start folding.

First, fold the paper into a triangle once; the key for the second triangle fold is to offset the tip slightly as you fold.

Fold up the side where the paper is not fluttering, and fold the opposite side to match the crease.

It’s also recommended to use glue to hold it in place so it doesn’t spread open.

Make five pieces in the same way, combine them, and finish as a single cherry blossom.

Using different colors of origami to create a variety of colorful cherry blossoms is also cute.

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Cherry blossom petals made with coffee filters

Color with water-based markers! Let me show you how to make cherry blossom petals using coffee filters.

You’ll need white coffee filters, water-based markers, scissors, a spray bottle, and old paper like newspaper.

First, color the coffee filter with water-based markers.

You can draw spirals, or straight lines vertically or horizontally.

Using 2–3 colors of water-based markers lets you enjoy how the colors blend and change! Next, spray the coffee filter with water.

Finally, once the coffee filter is dry, cut it into petal shapes and you’re done.

Pill Bug Made with Paper Plates

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The pill bug is one of the most popular insects among children.

Its trait of curling up into a little ball when touched is one of the features that fascinates them.

Let’s try making a pill bug out of a paper plate.

First, draw patterns on the paper plate with crayons, then paint over it with black paint.

Enjoy watching how the crayon resists the paint.

Next, cut the paper plate into six equal sections, stack all the small triangles, punch a hole at the tip, and insert a split pin (paper fastener).

Finally, add the face and legs, and you’re done.

It even reproduces the pill bug’s distinctive movement, so kids are sure to be captivated.

Give it a try!

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A wiggly caterpillar you can make with construction paper! It’s perfect for spring crafts.

First, stick double-sided tape onto the construction paper and cut it with scissors.

Try to keep the strips as even as possible, cutting up to just before the tape.

After you peel off the tape backing, make loops with the cut strips and attach them.

Put double-sided tape on the caterpillar’s face section as well, and make a loop there in the same way.

Finally, attach the facial features, and you’re done! For the face parts, it’s cute to have the kids draw them themselves, adjusting to their age.

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Cherry-blossom viewing craft

Speaking of spring, it’s the perfect season to enjoy cherry blossom viewing.

Here’s a fun craft for hanami using paper plates and tissues.

Prepare tissues, paint, tissue paper, paper plates, construction paper, and glue.

Stick torn pieces of tissue paper in the center of the paper plate to create volume, then glue tissues around the edges.

Add paint to the tissues to instantly create a cherry-blossom vibe.

Finish by placing a photo of a favorite animal or a child in the center! You can also change the background colors to your liking for a more original look.

Sticky Felt Balloon

Here’s an idea for making balloons that takes advantage of felt’s soft, fluffy texture.

First, cut light blue construction paper into the shape of a balloon.

Next, cut felt in three colors into triangles and squares.

Finally, use wood glue to attach the felt pieces onto the balloon, and make a handle with yarn to finish.

It’s also cute to display the balloon as if an animal or character is holding it.

Adjust tasks like cutting the paper and using scissors based on the children’s ages and interests.

Not limited to felt, it’s also fun to try attaching various materials like ribbons or beads to the balloon.

Give it a try for inspiration!

Cherry blossoms made by sputtering

Let’s paint using the delicate motion of watercolor! Here are some ideas for creating cherry blossoms with the spattering technique.

You’ll need drawing paper, a paper stencil cut into a cherry blossom shape, a blending mesh (screen), a toothbrush, and paint thinned with water.

Spattering is great because you can depict your motif without using pens or crayons.

No two large or small paint splashes are ever the same, so each person’s individuality will shine! Give the spattering technique a try and paint beautiful cherry blossoms.