Wall Decor: Celebrate April! A Special Feature on Cherry Blossom Wall Decoration Ideas
Let’s create a vibrant cherry blossom wall display to decorate in April.
May this cute cherry blossom wall become something that cheers on children as they begin their new lives.
We’ve gathered many ideas—from wall displays you can put up in classrooms and hallways to impressive designs perfect for bulletin boards in entrances and halls.
It would also be lovely to add your favorite motifs, such as spring animals or birds.
Please try making a cherry blossom wall display that will energize children, teachers, and parents alike.
Because items made by the children are treated as “artworks,” we refer to them in the text as seisaku (制作).
[Wall displays] Decorate in April! Special feature on cherry blossom wall display ideas (1–10)
Cherry blossoms made with origami and a staplerNEW!
This project will make you want to create cherry blossoms in all sorts of colors and decorate with them.
First, fold a sheet of origami paper into an accordion and then fold it in half; staple it along the crease.
Fold it in half again at the stapled section and cut it into a shape like a cherry blossom petal.
Next, cut off one of the petals.
Then, open it up while shaping the remaining petals into a cherry blossom.
Slip a finger into the center and push outward as you open it to help the shape settle nicely.
Make lots of them and combine them with a tree trunk made from brown construction paper, then try decorating your wall.
Perfect for walls too! Origami cherry treeNEW!
Have each child make one cherry blossom tree so we can turn the room into a famous cherry blossom spot! Prepare five small origami sheets (7.5 cm × 7.5 cm) for the cherry blossoms and one brown origami sheet cut in half (15 cm × 7.5 cm).
For the cherry blossoms, fold the square in half vertically, make X-shaped crease lines on one side, then fold it along those creases into a triangle-like shape.
Next, draw a petal-like outline, cut along the line, and open it up to complete a cherry blossom.
Make five of these.
For the tree trunk, take the brown origami, fold it in half and open it, then fold both ends toward the center, and slightly flare out the root area—done! Glue the cherry blossoms onto the tree to finish.
cherry blossom arch window
Cherry blossoms made as papercut art from folded origami.
By changing where you use scissors or a craft knife, you can create cherry blossoms in many different designs.
Try displaying the cherry blossom papercuts in an arched window made from origami.
If you make the window with blue origami paper, it will look like cherry blossoms blooming under a blue sky.
The blue sky seems to bless the children’s upcoming life at the kindergarten.
If you also make cherry blossom petals from origami and decorate the wall, it will look even more beautiful.
This is a craft you can adapt to flowers of other seasons as well, not just cherry blossoms.
A wall display of cherry blossoms that sway in paper cups
The key points are the calm atmosphere and the beautiful cherry blossom petals! Here’s an idea for a wall decoration with cherry blossoms that sway using paper cups.
Cherry blossoms are the symbol of spring, right? They also represent beauty and fleetingness, and this craft idea perfectly fits that image.
Try making it together with children.
You’ll need origami paper, tissue paper, thick paper, paper cups, chiyogami (patterned paper), paper tape, and so on.
Making lots of cherry blossoms will create a gorgeous finish, so it’s great if everyone can work together! Take this opportunity to give it a try.
Pop-up 3D cherry blossoms
Create an eye-catching wall with dynamic design! Here are ideas for pop-up 3D cherry blossoms.
While most wall displays are flat, three-dimensional ones make a strong impression and add a festive touch.
This time, let’s make pop-up 3D cherry blossoms that can be stored away after display.
Some steps are a bit complex, but by working together with teachers or guardians, you’ll be able to complete a beautiful piece.
Give it a try!
Cherry blossom pattern made with a tampon stencil
“Tanpo stencil” is a technique in which you dab paint to transfer a design from a template.
This time, let’s make simple templates using origami and copier paper wrapping.
Copier paper wrapping is durable even when wet, making it a good material for stencils.
Once you’ve made the templates for cherry blossoms and petals, stamp them with paint.
It’s best to make the tanpo by wrapping gauze around a sponge and tying it with a rubber band.
Creating a gradient with dark and light colors looks lovely.
It’s an easy craft that instantly brightens up a wall.
Sakura made of yarn
Here’s an idea for making yarn cherry blossoms without knitting.
First, prepare white and red yarn and a template shaped like the letter “凸.” The template should have slits at the tips.
For detailed measurements, refer to various websites or homepages.
Then follow the steps to wrap the yarn around the template and form the cherry blossom petals.
Since you’ll be gluing the pieces together, there’s no need to knit.
Even people unfamiliar with knitting can try this easily.
If it doesn’t come out well, I recommend adjusting the size of the thick paper template.
