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[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!

[For Seniors] Enjoy the Arrival of Spring Indoors! Recommended April Origami (71–80)

Sakura wreath

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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.

Sakura haiku decoration

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Sakura haiku decoration

When you think of spring, cherry blossoms are surely one of the first things that come to mind.

Here’s a video that shows you how to make cherry blossoms easily.

It’s perfect for recreational activities at day-service centers and similar settings! Combining them with other flowers can create a more stylish atmosphere.

All you need are items like thick paper, craft bands, and colored paper.

Preparation is simple, so you can get started right away.

If everyone pitches in to make these cherry blossoms, you’ll be able to produce a lot in no time.

Give it a try!

cherry blossom twig

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cherry blossom twig

Introducing a cherry blossom twig decoration that symbolizes spring in Japan.

Once you have pink origami paper ready, let’s make the blossoms.

Using a round dish or similar object makes it easy.

Cut out a circle, fold it in half, then fold it again so it becomes one-third the original size.

Sketch a petal shape with a pencil and cut along the line.

When you unfold it, you’ll have a cherry blossom with six petals.

Overlap one petal onto the neighboring petal to give it a three-dimensional shape.

Make a branch from brown origami paper and leaves from green origami paper, then attach them along with the blossoms to finish.

It looks adorable when added to a message card or gift box.

Give it a try!

Collage of cherry blossoms

Cherry Blossom Collage — Handmade Spring Recreation — All materials from the 100-yen shop!
Collage of cherry blossoms

Why not feel the arrival of spring with a cherry blossom collage? Prepare a sheet of stiff black cardstock and cut it in half.

Use a cherry blossom craft punch to cut designs from patterned paper or origami, making lots of blossoms.

Draw the tree trunk on the black cardstock with a white colored pencil, then glue on the blossoms.

Layer them so they overlap and fill in the gaps.

When applying glue, don’t coat the entire piece—apply it only to part of each blossom and attach it lightly to create a three-dimensional effect.

The contrast of vivid blossoms against the black cardstock makes for a beautiful piece.

Because it uses fine finger movements, it’s great for finger dexterity training for seniors.

Consider incorporating it into craft recreation activities at senior care facilities.

Sakura Paper Cutout

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Sakura Paper Cutout

Do you know the paper-cutting artist Kanako Yaguchi? How should I put it—her kirigami pieces are fun to look at, beautiful to display, and make you marvel, “Is this all paper cutting?” If you’re curious, definitely look her up.

Here, we’re introducing a sakura (cherry blossom) kirigami project.

Even if you’ve never tried kirigami before, don’t worry—there are motifs that beginners can tackle with ease.

When you bring together each individual piece, they can become a striking wall decoration, so invite lots of friends and enjoy a wonderful time together!

Hanging ornaments of plum blossoms and Japanese bush warblers

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Hanging ornaments of plum blossoms and Japanese bush warblers

Here’s a seasonal hanging decoration you can make with materials from a 100-yen shop.

First, make the base: cut paper straws into short pieces and thread a pipe cleaner through them to form a pentagon.

Next, the Japanese bush warbler.

Cut green origami paper and washi paper into circles, layer them, and glue them together.

Add a beak and tail from origami, and stick on eye stickers to finish the bird.

For the plum blossoms, cut pink origami into small circles, layer and glue them, and add a bead at the center.

Attach the decorations to the base, add a hanging string, and it’s complete.

The plum blossoms and bush warbler seem to herald the arrival of spring.

Please give it a try and display it!

strawberry

Here’s how to make a three-dimensional strawberry using quilling techniques that older adults can enjoy as a fine motor activity.

Cut red origami paper into rectangles and make fine slits along the edge.

Wrap the paper around a bamboo skewer, twirling it as you shape it.

Once you finish wrapping, secure it with glue, then gently loosen it to create a soft, dimensional strawberry form.

For the leaves, cut green origami paper, add a jagged pattern, and fold it to give it depth.

The appeal lies not only in the joy of making but also in the pleasure of decorating walls with the finished pieces.

When displayed together, the work creates a bright, spring-like atmosphere.