[For Seniors] Perfect Finger Exercises! Seasonal Flower Origami

plum blossoms

[Origami] Easy! How to fold a plum blossom / origami ume

Plum blossoms have long been beloved by the Japanese as flowers that herald the arrival of spring.

Because they announce the start of the season, they are considered auspicious.

Their Chinese characters also carry the meaning of bringing abundance, which adds to their good fortune.

As flowers to accompany Hina dolls, which are displayed with wishes for children’s health and growth, plum blossoms are a perfect choice.

This origami plum blossom is easy to make with simple steps.

There is a step where you use scissors to shape the petals, so please handle them with care.

Make lots of them and enjoy arranging them in different ways, such as creating a garland or making a wreath by attaching them to a backing.

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Nakajima Junko

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Origami artwork: wisteria flowers

Origami Work: Wisteria

Let’s try making origami wisteria flowers in the style of tsumami-zaiku (pinching craft).

Fold the origami paper in half, then fold again leaving a small gap at the center and glue it in place.

Turn it over, fold in half, and glue the pointed tip side.

Insert a thin, elongated stick into the crease and gently spread it to create volume.

Make many petals using purple or light purple origami and layer them.

Create long, thin sticks, assemble them in a lattice-like structure, and attach the wisteria flowers to finish.

This project helps with hand exercise and rehabilitation, stimulating the brain and potentially aiding in dementia prevention.

How about using it as a recreational activity in a senior care facility?

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carnation

[Craft Idea] Carnation crafts (Mother’s Day / May) (senior activities) (early childhood/educational) (wall decorations) (creative) (origami) (flowers) (flower crafts)

The bright pink and red carnation wall decorations are a perfect motif for Mother’s Day in May.

Many older adults may have received or given carnations before.

They may look difficult to make, but the steps are simple—give it a try! Crumple a sheet of origami paper, fold it in half twice, and use zigzag scissors to cut it into a circle.

Cut the circle in half, accordion-fold each half, and combine three pieces to create one flower.

Use green origami paper to make and attach the stem, calyx, and leaves.

It looks just like a real carnation! Why not enjoy making them while sharing nostalgic Mother’s Day memories?

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How to fold an origami morning glory

[Origami] Easy! Cute Flower Morning Glory Folding Method (Origami Flower Morning Glory)

Morning glories made by folding origami are a classic, senior-friendly craft that engages the hands while letting you enjoy colors and shapes.

Using purple or blue origami paper, you simply fold and open to create a softly rounded, spring-like form.

For the finishing touch, cut white origami paper into a star shape and paste it in the center to highlight the morning glory look.

The completed flowers can be displayed in a row on the wall or used as hanging decorations, offering plenty of ways to enjoy them.

This seasonal recreation lets you fold, look at, and decorate with a nostalgic summer flower.

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Wisteria in a tsumami-zaiku style

Kimie Gangi’s May wall decoration Tsumami-zaiku style “Wisteria made with tissue paper” Ver. 3

These are wisteria flowers made from tissue paper using the tsumami-zaiku technique.

First, stack four purple and four white sheets of tissue paper alternately.

Staple them along the diagonal, then cut out three large squares and two small squares.

Fold each square into a triangle.

Align the folded pieces and clip them together with a clothespin, apply glue to the cut edge, and smooth it with your finger.

Before the glue dries, release them and fold back the edges slightly.

Use a pointed tool to open the pouch-like part and shape it into petals.

Create several strands of these airy, beautiful wisteria flowers in varying lengths and bundle them together.

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white clover

[Craft Idea] White Clover Crafts (May–June, spring) (senior recreation) (wall decorations) (early childhood education) (daycare) (flowers) (crafting) (Flower crafts) (OT)

White clover is a familiar plant that you can often see blooming along roadsides.

Though modest, the clusters of small white flowers look delicate and beautiful, like lacework.

Let’s try expressing that white clover on a wall! First, prepare some origami paper, then cut and fold it to make petals.

The key is to give the petals a curve.

Layer them to form a single flower.

Cut the leaves into heart shapes, and by combining them, you can create a four-leaf clover.

Since white clover is said to bring good luck, decorating your room with it might lift the energy in your space.

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hibiscus

[Origami] Finger-training 3D hibiscus 🌺

Hibiscus under the hot summer sun.

Wouldn’t it be perfect for an August origami project? Here’s a hibiscus origami craft that almost makes you hear a cheerful “Aloha!” The hibiscus is known for its large, fluttering petals.

You can express this by adding long, narrow creases to the origami when folding the petal sections.

Since it uses a lot of finger movement, it’s also great for brain training and finger dexterity.

Cut the tip of the origami into a curved, petal-like shape.

Create the stamens and pistil in the center, as well as the leaves and stem, attach them to the petals, and you’re done.

It’s a lovely, three-dimensional hibiscus piece.

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