[For Seniors] Enjoy the Arrival of Spring Indoors! Recommended April Origami
April is a season when many people take their first steps into new environments, with events like school entrance ceremonies and company induction ceremonies.
Elderly care facilities such as day service centers may also be welcoming new seniors.
This time, we’re introducing recommended origami for April.
Because origami uses the fingers extensively, it’s also used as rehabilitation after a stroke and as a form of brain training.
Everything we’re introducing today is themed around April.
Enjoy creating pieces in origami recreation that let you feel the arrival of spring!
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[For Seniors] Enjoy the Arrival of Spring Indoors! Recommended April Origami (61–70)
lily of the valley

Lily of the valley blooms around April to May and is strongly associated with heralding the arrival of spring.
In this project, we’ll recreate this quintessential spring flower with origami, making the bell-shaped blossoms in three dimensions.
First, cut white origami paper into a flat shape like spread petals, then attach it to a long, rolled stem piece.
From there, overlap and adjust each petal to form the bell shape.
Once the flower components are complete, attach them to a backing sheet decorated with leaves and other parts to finish.
Aim for a design where the flowers appear to pop out.
Real wisteria flowers

Wisteria, with its pale purple blossoms, soothes the heart just by looking at it.
Many seniors may have visited famous wisteria spots.
In this article, we’ll introduce wisteria you can enjoy indoors.
Let’s make each wisteria bloom using small 6-centimeter square origami paper.
Because the size is small and the work is intricate, it’s perfect for people who enjoy origami or are good with their hands.
After making the flowers and leaves, attach them to wire and assemble each piece to complete the arrangement.
It’s fun to make and calming to display—please consider incorporating this wisteria craft idea into your recreational activities!
Wisteria in papercutting

Wisteria trellises swaying in the breeze are so lovely—they truly capture people’s hearts.
Some of you may look forward to visiting wisteria trellises in spring, while others, especially seniors who now find outings difficult, may have fond memories of touring famous wisteria spots.
In this article, we’ll introduce paper-cut wisteria flowers you can enjoy indoors.
That’s the beauty of crafts—you can enjoy them regardless of the weather or your ability to go out! Using blue, purple, and light-purple origami paper, we’ll make small petals.
It helps to draw lines with a pencil before cutting.
Leave the petals unattached without glue on purpose, so they flutter lightly and create a soft, swaying look.
Work together to make plenty of petals and create a beautiful wisteria trellis!
Wisteria flowers made with origami

Here’s an idea for wisteria flowers that will instantly brighten up a room when hung from walls or the ceiling.
Prepare origami paper in purple, light purple, yellow-green, and green, then fold the flowers and leaves.
Make the flowers using origami cut in half.
Fold the paper in half lengthwise, unfold it, and then fold both edges inward along the center crease.
Some of the steps are a bit detailed, but using your hands skillfully can help prevent cognitive decline.
The more wisteria flowers you make, the fuller and more beautiful the result will be, so please have the seniors divide the work and create them together.
Wisteria flowers made with origami or tissue paper

Let’s make wisteria flowers that sway beautifully.
The video uses tissue paper, but you can make them nicely with origami too! For the central stem, cut a strip of purple construction paper.
Prepare three different sizes of origami paper, as shown in the video.
Fold each piece in half, draw a flower shape, and cut along the lines.
Open it, fold it in half again, apply glue, and attach it to the stem.
By alternating and folding back the pieces in order of size, it looks beautiful from any angle.
Try making a vibrant hanging decoration using light purple, magenta, and pink origami paper!
Origami artwork: wisteria flowers

Let’s try making origami wisteria flowers in the style of tsumami-zaiku (pinching craft).
Fold the origami paper in half, then fold again leaving a small gap at the center and glue it in place.
Turn it over, fold in half, and glue the pointed tip side.
Insert a thin, elongated stick into the crease and gently spread it to create volume.
Make many petals using purple or light purple origami and layer them.
Create long, thin sticks, assemble them in a lattice-like structure, and attach the wisteria flowers to finish.
This project helps with hand exercise and rehabilitation, stimulating the brain and potentially aiding in dementia prevention.
How about using it as a recreational activity in a senior care facility?
Sakura wreath

This is a cute, three-dimensional cherry blossom wreath made by connecting origami cherry blossom flowers and leaf parts into a ring.
The key is how to make the cherry blossoms: first create each petal, then assemble them into a three-dimensional, fully bloomed flower.
Fold the paper into a triangle, lift both ends, trim off the excess, then open it into a tube to complete a petal.
Arrange several petals together to form the flower.
Finally, attach the cherry blossoms and leaf pieces to a ring-shaped base, and the wreath is complete.
Adding a string so it can be hung is also recommended.



