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[For Seniors] Perfect Finger Exercises! Seasonal Flower Origami

[For Seniors] Perfect Finger Exercises! Seasonal Flower Origami
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We’d like to introduce various flower origami projects especially for seniors.

In Japan, beautiful flowers bloom with each of the four seasons.

In spring, there are cherry blossoms; during the rainy season, hydrangeas; in summer, sunflowers; in autumn, cosmos; and in winter, Christmas roses.

Why not try making seasonal flowers with origami?

We’ve gathered many easy projects so that even beginners can enjoy them.

If you love flowers—or if you’re looking for a fine-motor rehab activity—please join us in creating lovely origami flowers together.

[For Seniors] Perfect Finger Exercises! Seasonal Flower Origami (1–10)

Easy! Cosmos OrigamiNEW!

[Origami] Easy way to fold a cosmos flower: autumn origami, a not-difficult method that even kids can make [origami]
Easy! Cosmos OrigamiNEW!

Here’s something you can make by folding, cutting, and gluing.

First, make three vertical crease lines, then add seven more vertical creases from the opposite direction.

Open it up, and along the first three creases you made, fold so that both ends are folded inward, leaving the center open.

Following the seven creases you made, cut the sheet into four equal strips.

Fold each strip lengthwise into a narrow piece, then glue them together in a radial pattern to form the petals.

Attach a green strip of origami paper folded lengthwise for the stem, and you’re done! Try making lots, bundling them into a bouquet, or decorating a wall with just the petals.

Cosmos like a medalNEW!

[Slow Origami] How to Make a Cosmos Flower / [Origami] How to Make a Cosmos
Cosmos like a medalNEW!

Origami cosmos that resemble a medal are perfect as a gift for celebrations! First, fold a 3.75 cm × 3.75 cm yellow sheet of origami into a small octagon to make the pistil.

Next, for the petals, prepare a 15 cm × 15 cm sheet and fold with the side you want as the petal color facing inward.

Fold vertically to create a crease, then fold both edges toward that crease and flip it over.

Fold all four corners into triangles, unfold everything, then fold the same shapes in the opposite direction.

Using the creases, form shapes like two boats, then make four squares, and from each square create two diamond-like shapes.

Finally, fold the corners, make a slit in the center of each diamond and open it up, then attach the pistil in the center, and you’re done! Using tweezers to lift the petals will add a three-dimensional look.

Papercut CosmosNEW!

[Autumn Origami] Easy! Cute Cosmos Flowers / Autumn Flower Kirigami Decorations - Origami Cosmos
Papercut CosmosNEW!

Here’s a simple project you can make with scissors.

Prepare one 7.5 cm × 7.5 cm pink origami sheet for the petals and one 7.5 cm × 3.75 cm yellow origami sheet for the pistil.

First, take the pink origami, fold it into a triangle three times with the colored side on the inside, then fold it once more from the edge.

Cut off the part that sticks out, open it back by one fold, mark the shape of cosmos petals, and cut along the marks.

Make a small cut in the center to create a slit, then open it up to complete the petals.

For the pistil, fold the yellow strip lengthwise twice, open one of the folds, make fine slits along the edge, and roll it up tightly.

Finally, insert it into the center of the cosmos you made, and you’re done! You can attach a chenille stem for the stalk and display it.

For kids too! Cute cosmos flowersNEW!

[Origami] Easy and Cute Cosmos Folding Method / Autumn Origami Flower — Origami Cosmos
For kids too! Cute cosmos flowersNEW!

Prepare four 7.5 cm × 7.5 cm pink origami squares, one 7.5 cm × 7.5 cm sheet for the base, and one 3.75 cm × 3.75 cm yellow sheet for the central pistil.

For the pink sheets, start by folding them in half into a triangle twice, then open once and fold both sides toward the crease.

While folding the corners, shape it like a heart to create two petals.

Make this with all four pink sheets.

For the base and the pistil, make cross creases first, then form an octagon.

Finally, glue the petals onto the base first, then attach the pistil in the center to finish! Try making many, varying the petal colors for interest.

One sheet of origami! Cosmos origamiNEW!

[1 Sheet of Origami] Easy Cosmos Origami Instructions / How To Make an Origami Cosmos
One sheet of origami! Cosmos origamiNEW!

Since you can easily make it with a single sheet of origami paper, let’s create cosmos flowers in various colors to brighten up your room! First, with the colored side of the origami facing inward, crease diagonally to form an X.

With the white side facing up, make vertical and horizontal creases to form a cross.

Use the creases to collapse into a square base, then on one side, fold the three corners toward the center to make creases.

Open it along the creases so it extends vertically, and fold it down.

On the reverse side, repeat up to the step of opening it vertically, then spread it left and right and fold it flat.

Make small cuts to create the cosmos flower’s characteristic angular petals.

Finally, stick a yellow round seal in the center, and you’re done!

cosmos

[Origami] Just three folds for the petals! The clearest way to make a cosmos flower ☆ with folding diagram | Origami Cosmos
cosmos

Origami cosmos flowers are lovely, aren’t they? If everyone gathers and makes these autumn-inspired blooms together in a friendly atmosphere, that alone becomes a fun time.

Choosing colorful origami paper and creating them in your favorite shades—pink, white, yellow, and more—is part of the charm.

The folding method is simple, so if you take your time and fold carefully, you’re sure to end up with a beautiful piece.

The finished cosmos can be displayed in your room or given as a gift to someone special—there are many ways to use them.

It’s also wonderful that origami lets you feel the changing seasons.

Tulip wreathNEW!

[Origami] A tulip wreath where the leaf part forms the wreath 🌷 How to make origami “Tulip Wreath.”
Tulip wreathNEW!

This wreath, which arranges tulips into a circle while highlighting their shape, is an origami piece whose impression changes depending on how the flowers are placed.

Whether you align the direction of the flowers and stems or vary their angles slightly will affect how cohesive the design feels.

By considering color combinations, you can tighten the overall look or steer it toward a softer mood.

Introducing variations in the flowers’ heights helps prevent a flat appearance.

Finally, surveying the whole and adjusting the placement stabilizes the shape and improves how it looks when displayed.

The bright colors of the finished wreath gently stand out in a space and evoke the arrival of spring.