Recommended Origami for Seniors: Fun December Theme

Demon bean box

[Origami for Setsubun] How to Fold an Oni Bean-Holder Box [With Voice Commentary] Easy with One Sheet! Practical Origami You Can Use for Bean-Throwing

Would you like to try making an “oni bean-holding box” out of origami? With a few simple steps, you can create a cute demon-faced box for beans.

The folding isn’t difficult, so it should be easy to try.

Once you’ve made the box, use a pen to draw any face you like.

It’s fun when you end up with an oni full of expression.

The finished box can be used for Setsubun bean-throwing.

You can also put snacks in it or use it as a Setsubun decoration—there are lots of ways to enjoy it.

Since origami uses your fingertips, it’s said to help stimulate the brain, too.

We hope it brings an enjoyable time for older adults.

pine cone wreath

[Craft Idea] Christmas Wreath with Origami Pine Cones (December Winter Christmas) (Wall Decoration) (Activities for Seniors, Day Service, Occupational Therapy, Childcare) (Origami DIY)

Let’s make a pinecone wreath.

For this craft, most of the origami paper is crumpled to create wrinkles, making it perfect for finger exercises for seniors.

For the pinecone, connect pieces of brown origami to make it a bit longer, crumple to add texture, then fold it in half vertically and glue it.

Cut slits into the looped edge, and roll it slightly diagonally to finish the cone.

Next, use wrinkled green origami for leaves and red origami for berries.

Glue the leaves first, then the pinecones, onto a donut-shaped base.

Attach the red berries while checking the balance.

It’s a great idea for a Christmas wreath, too!

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Cyclamen in origami

[Craft Idea] Cyclamen (December winter flower) (wall decoration) (activities for seniors, occupational therapy/OT, day services, childcare) (origami) (DIY papercraft) (original/flower craft/3D)

Let’s make cyclamen, a winter flower, out of origami.

This is also a great idea for a wall decoration.

First, prepare origami paper in the color of your choice and cut out the petals.

Fold the paper to a size that lets you cut out a single petal, then cut out several at once.

Use the tip of your scissors to gently curl the cut petals and add roundness.

Glue about five petals, slightly overlapping, onto a strip of origami that will be the flower’s core, then roll it into a tube and secure it.

Finally, attach the stem and leaves, and you’re done!

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A snowman from a single sheet of origami paper

One sheet of origami [Snowman] How to fold an origami snowman.

In regions where it snows in December, you’ll probably see snowmen made by children here and there.

This is an idea for making one of those snowmen using a single sheet of origami paper.

Fold the paper into a triangle twice and into a square twice, then open it up and use the crease lines to collapse the paper so that two squares overlap.

From there, you proceed with finer folds to create the snowman.

The impressive part of this idea is that the snowman is properly wearing a hat and a scarf.

Since there’s a step where you cut the origami partway through, please have scissors ready before you start.

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New Year’s decorations

[Craft Idea] New Year Decorations: Fan Wall Hanging (December/January) (Wall Decorations) (Recreation for Seniors, Occupational Therapy OT, Day Service, Early Childhood Education) (Origami DIY) (Creative Activity, Psychiatric Recreation)

When it comes to New Year’s decorations, fan ornaments are very popular.

So this time, I’m introducing a handmade fan wall decoration idea.

It’s a bit of work since you’ll be making the fan from scratch, but the finished piece will be striking and gorgeous—definitely worth a try.

You’ll make five parts: ornamental cabbage, sasanqua camellia, bamboo leaves, an origami crane, and the fan.

For the ornamental cabbage, the key is to soften the origami paper by crumpling it first, then cut out the pieces.

The sasanqua and bamboo have many parts, so fold the origami and cut multiple pieces at once.

You probably already know how to fold the crane.

The fan is made by accordion-folding origami paper.

Once the parts are ready, have fun arranging and decorating.

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