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[For Seniors] Craft ideas to enjoy Children’s Day: cute decorations of carp streamers, samurai helmets, and Kintaro

This article introduces craft ideas themed around Tango no Sekku (Children’s Day) that are perfect for older adults! May-only motifs like carp streamers, samurai helmets, Kintaro, and iris flowers are colorful and uplifting just to make.

Everything uses familiar materials like origami and construction paper, so they’re ideal for recreational activities in senior care facilities.

Please enjoy a moment of seasonal celebration with your fingertips, together with everyone.

[For Seniors] Craft ideas to enjoy Children's Day. Cute decorations of carp streamers, samurai helmets, and Kintaro (11–20)

Koinobori garlandNEW!

[Easy] 🎏 How to Make Koinobori (Carp Streamers) 🎏 Just cut and paste ✨ [100-yen shop origami] How to make carp-shaped streamers
Koinobori garlandNEW!

Here’s a simple carp streamer (koinobori) idea you can make with Japanese-style origami paper from the 100-yen shop.

First, prepare a 8 × 7.5 cm piece of Japanese-patterned origami and a strip of origami paper 2 cm wide.

Apply glue to the long, narrow strip and attach it along the edge of the patterned paper.

Once attached, flip it over and fold it in half.

Next, cut with scissors to shape the tail fin.

After refining the shape, finish by attaching the eye piece.

Just by sticking the pieces on, you’ll get a traditional Japanese look, making it perfect for Children’s Day wall decorations.

You can also adjust the size to suit where you want to display it and enjoy arranging variations.

Hanging decorations for Children’s DayNEW!

[Simple ✨ All from the 100-yen shop] Children's Day hanging decorations 🎏 [Tango no Sekku] Carp streamers, samurai doll, kashiwa mochi, and iris flowers ✨ assorted set!
Hanging decorations for Children's DayNEW!

Here’s an idea for a Children’s Day hanging decoration made with origami, felt, and pom-poms.

You can get all the materials at 100-yen shops.

First, prepare a 3×6 cm piece of felt and cut about 1 cm to shape it into a carp streamer’s tail fin.

Next, cut adhesive-backed felt to the size of the carp streamer and shape it into scales.

Layer and stick them on from the back to the front to create a three-dimensional look.

Make and attach the eye parts as well.

Finally, when hanging it, secure the string by sandwiching it with the adhesive-backed felt, and your cute carp streamer hanging decoration is complete.

You can also have fun customizing it by making kashiwa-mochi with pom-poms and more.

origami carp streamerNEW!

[Children’s Day Origami] Easy and Cute Carp Streamer Folding / Koinobori, Arrow Wheel, Pole — Origami Carp Streamer
origami carp streamerNEW!

Here’s how to fold a cute carp streamer with a puffy mouth.

It’s very easy, so everyone from children to seniors can enjoy making it.

If you use quarter-size origami, it turns out small and adorable; with a 15 cm square, it will be palm-sized.

First, place the origami colored side up and fold it into a triangle twice, then unfold.

Fold the bottom edge up to the nearest crease, then fold it up once more along the same line.

Shape it along the creases, flip it over, fold to the center, and repeat on the other side.

Finally, fold it in half, then decorate with round stickers for the eyes and patterns, and your cute carp streamer is complete.

Carp streamer craft with clothespinsNEW!

Get all the materials at the 100-yen shop♪ A carp streamer craft using clothespins 🎏
Carp streamer craft with clothespinsNEW!

These are carp streamers made with clothespins that are fun to decorate.

First, make a template for the carp streamer and trace it onto construction paper.

Since you’ll be attaching them to a clothespin, prepare two carp streamer pieces for each clothespin.

Once traced, cut along the outline.

Next, apply double-sided tape to both sides of the clothespin.

Mix a small amount of water into some paint and use your finger to add a scale pattern.

After it dries, use round stickers or pens to draw the eyes and patterns, and enjoy decorating.

Peel off the backing of the double-sided tape and attach the carp streamers to the clothespin.

For the base, cut a paper cup to a suitable height and put floral foam inside as a weight.

Insert a chopstick and attach the carp streamer to finish.

Simple Chirimen Craft: Koinobori (Carp Streamer)NEW!

Wakomon TV Crafts: Children's Day Koinobori – How to Make a 'Carp Decoration' for Boys' Festival #046 • Easy Chirimen Crafts, Temari, Oshie, and Japanese Accessories
Simple Chirimen Craft: Koinobori (Carp Streamer)NEW!

Here’s a craft tutorial for making cute Boys’ Day (Tango no Sekku) decorations using chirimen fabric.

Prepare an 8 cm square template and apply tape to all areas except the white parts.

Next, cut the chirimen about 5 mm larger than the template.

Apply wood glue along the edge of the template and attach the chirimen, wrapping it around.

For tricky areas like curves, make small slits to achieve a neat finish.

Finally, stick on the pre-cut part stickers, and your adorable Boys’ Day decoration is complete.

In conclusion

How did you like these craft ideas inspired by Children’s Day (Tango no Sekku)? Creating pieces with familiar materials offers the joy of working with your hands while letting you feel the colors of the season.

Enjoy friendly conversation among seniors as you complete your own original works.

The finished decorations will brighten up the space.