[For Seniors] Enjoy the Arrival of Spring Indoors! Recommended April Origami

pansy

[Craft Idea] Pansies with origami (March–April, spring) (with template) (flower craft) (activities for seniors, day service, occupational therapy OT, childcare) (wall decoration) (easy original creation) (DIY)

How about trying pansies with vivid colors that immediately catch the eye? First, fold the origami paper into six equal sections vertically and cut along the folds with a craft knife.

Then fold it into eight equal parts and cut to make eight petals.

Next, make six heart shapes as well, and draw patterns on each petal with a pencil.

Cut thick paper into small squares, and glue one curved petal at a time onto each square.

Combine petals of different colors on a single flower to create a vibrant look.

The key is to vary the height when gluing to give it a three-dimensional effect!

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randoseru (Japanese elementary school backpack)

[Craft Idea] Origami School Backpack (April Spring) (School Entrance) (First Grader) (Senior Recreation) (Childcare/Educational) (Wall Decoration) (Table Decoration) (origami) (Creative OT) (DIY)

How about creating a fun, excited mood for the spring school entrance season with a wall decoration of a randoseru (Japanese school backpack)? First, cut a sheet of black origami paper into thirds.

Fold each piece into thirds, fold the top and bottom in half, and then further fold the inside sections into quarters.

Next, take one of the thirds and trim the corners to make a curved shape.

Attach two small round pieces of cut-out paper at the edge, with the white sides facing up.

Use the last of the three pieces to make the shoulder straps.

Once you glue all the parts together, you’ll have a cute miniature randoseru.

Try different colors like red or blue to enjoy a variety of designs!

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Japanese bush warbler

Mikarin Easy Origami: Nightingale

The bush warbler is strongly associated with plum blossoms, and together with its song, it’s a bird that really evokes spring.

Let’s make this symbol of spring using origami.

Using light green origami paper, add triangular guides and fold it while keeping a rounded shape in mind—it’s a simple process.

A key point is to make good use of reverse folds, and by forming the wings and beak, you can create a soft, three-dimensional look.

It’s also recommended to cut the origami to make a plum tree and flowers, and arrange them in a three-dimensional layout so the bird looks like it’s perched there.

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cherry blossom arch window

[Origami] Kirigami Flowers (25): Sakura Arch Window 🌸 Cherry Blossom Window

These days, many homes are being built with smaller windows for security reasons.

From a safety perspective, that’s understandable to an extent.

How about your home? If you have a plain, empty wall, why not create a “cherry blossom arch window” that looks like a real window there? Imagine stained glass in a church, but made with colored paper.

Use light blue for the window to evoke the color of the sky, and decorate each pane with cherry blossoms in your own style.

Origami works, paper cutouts work—there’s no one right way.

A variety of cherry blossoms would be lovely.

Sakura Kusudama

How to make an origami sakura (cherry blossom) kusudama / How to make Origami [Sakura Ball]

Here’s a sakura kusudama that’s also great for a spring craft activity.

Cherry blossoms are at their best from March to April.

Seasonal flower crafts can help older adults feel the changing seasons.

There are various ways to make a sakura kusudama with origami.

It might be fun to look for a design you’d like to make together with older adults.

Many origami petals are quite delicate in their construction.

For older adults who enjoy origami, this could be a project they can create while having fun.

Once it’s finished, adding a pearl to the center of the cherry blossoms or attaching streamers will make it look even more beautiful.

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peach blossoms

[Origami] Peach Flower 3D Folding Method - Origami Peach Flower Tutorial (NiceNo1)

Peach blossoms, which bloom as spring grows warmer, are known to share many similarities with cherry blossoms, such as their small pink flowers.

Let’s create peach blossoms that capture that beauty and warmth by making a three-dimensional version with origami.

First, cut the origami paper into a pentagon.

Using the creases—which also serve as guides—fold it into a shape with five pointed directions.

From there, shape each tip into a petal, and you’re done.

It’s a design where precise small refolds are key.

The reverse side of the paper also becomes part of the design, so the impression will change depending on the color you choose.

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kappamaki

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Rabbit’s Easter egg

[Origami] Easy with just one sheet! Cute Easter Bunny Egg Folding Method / Bunny Egg, Easter Bunny, Spring Origami Easter Egg

Easter is a festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and it is set on a Sunday between late March and April each year.

Eggs and rabbits, regarded as symbols of rebirth and prosperity, are known as Easter symbols.

This time, we’ll introduce an origami Easter bunny.

After folding an Easter bunny with your favorite color or pattern of origami paper, use a pen or colored pencils to draw the eyes and mouth.

You can give it personality depending on the kind of face you choose.

By the way, each egg color has its own meaning, so how about turning it into a quiz as you work?

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