[For Seniors] Perfect Finger Exercises! Seasonal Flower Origami

field of rapeseed flowers

[Craft Idea] Flowers from Winter to Spring: Rapeseed Blossoms (Canola) Crafts (February/March Spring) (Senior Recreation) (Wall Decorations) (Origami) (Early Childhood Education) (Creative) (Easy) (Flower Crafts)

A wall decoration themed around a field of rapeseed blossoms is a great idea for creating a bright, spring-like atmosphere.

Cut origami paper in half, fold it into small sections, and crease it.

Cut along the creases to form a square, then round the edges to shape the petals.

The key is to add a gentle curl to the petals.

Place the pieces you’ve made on top of a ball of crumpled origami paper.

For the stems, cut paper into rectangles, bend them into a bow shape, and give them a curve.

Make two types of leaves and add wrinkles to recreate a more realistic rapeseed field.

The gluing process also serves as fine motor exercise and is recommended for those who enjoy detailed work.

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wisteria flowers

Origami wisteria flower decoration — attach it to Demon Slayer characters — ORIGAMI FUJI flowers

Wisteria flowers have such beautiful purple hues that you can’t help but gaze at them.

They’ve long been cherished by many as an auspicious plant.

This time, let’s make wisteria flowers with origami.

We’ll fold the petals using purple origami paper.

For the tricky parts, please have a care worker assist.

The finished wisteria will look just like a real wisteria trellis.

If you display the wisteria everyone made on the wall, it can be enjoyed anytime and will surely delight older adults.

Your room will be filled with a springtime atmosphere.

Dandelions and butterflies

Dandelion flowers and butterflies made with yarn and paper (with audio commentary)

When spring comes, you may have chances to see dandelions blooming in fields and along rivers.

Dandelions have long been familiar in Japan, so they’re likely a flower many older adults know well.

Let’s try making dandelions out of yarn and decorating the wall with them.

You can make pom-poms from yarn and add paper leaves to create dandelions.

It also looks nice to link together leaves with attached dandelions and hang them as a garland.

You can craft butterflies from construction paper, too, and either hang them as mobiles or put them directly on the wall—they’ll look lovely either way.

Another recommended idea is to attach your dandelion crafts to a calendar.

As they work on the project, some older adults may even recall personal stories related to dandelions.

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Hanging ornaments

[Easy ✨ Origami] Temari Hanging Decoration 🎎 with Plum and Cherry Blossoms 🌸 [Hinamatsuri] Just Cut and Paste 💕 100-Yen Shop • Japanese Chiyogami

We’d like to introduce a lovely spring hanging decoration that gently sways in the breeze.

You can make it with just origami paper and string, so it’s perfect for craft activities in senior care facilities.

Prepare both solid-colored and patterned origami paper, cut three circles of each, and fold them in half.

Glue the solid and patterned halves alternately, attach them to a string, and your temari ball is finished.

Next, fold three sheets of origami paper in half vertically, stack and glue them together, then draw a pencil outline so it forms a cherry blossom shape and cut it out.

When you open it, you’ll have a symmetrical flower.

Snip small cuts into the petals to make it look like a sakura blossom, then attach it to the string to complete the piece.

Gazing at your hanging decoration while feeling the warm spring breeze is sure to bring a peaceful moment.

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Peach Blossom Wreath

[Origami] Lots of cute flowers: How to fold a peach blossom wreath | Easy origami flowers

Here’s an introduction to a cute peach blossom wreath made with origami.

Both the wreath base and the peach blossoms are created by combining individual parts.

Since many of the steps are simple, it should be suitable for a large number of older adults to try.

Origami involves thinking ahead to the next steps and the finished piece, so it’s said to have brain-training benefits.

What’s more, the fingers are so closely connected to the brain that they’re often called the “second brain.” Using your fingertips is said to stimulate and activate the brain.

Please consider using this peach blossom wreath activity for recreation.

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Three-Dimensional Cosmos

I tried making 3D cosmos origami #shorts

This is a three-dimensional cosmos flower that you complete by repeatedly folding it down small, using the creases radiating in eight directions from the center as guides.

The process involves stacking triangles to match the number of petals, and as you crease the tips of the triangles, you also form the center of the cosmos.

Precise, crisp refolds are crucial, so pay close attention to the creases and fold accurately.

Along the way, gently twist and open the paper to shape the flower, giving it a soft, rounded form.

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