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[For Seniors] Handmade Ideas for Tsurushi-bina: Simple and Cute Hanging Decorations

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Handmade tsurushi-bina crafts are perfect for seniors, offering the fun of working with your fingers and the sense of accomplishment when you finish.

Using familiar materials like origami paper, felt, and chirimen crepe fabric to create festive motifs for Hinamatsuri makes for a heartwarming time.

Display them in your room to feel the arrival of spring and spark conversation.

In this article, we introduce easy tsurushi-bina ideas for seniors! We also share ideas for hanging decorations perfect for Hinamatsuri, so give them a try.

[For Seniors] Handmade Ideas for Tsurushi-bina. Simple and Cute Hanging Ornaments (41–50)

Peach Blossoms and Plum

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Peach Blossoms and Plum

These are hanging decorations of peach and plum blossoms, perfect for Hinamatsuri.

Cut fabric into circles, sew around the edge with a running stitch so it gathers evenly, stuff with cotton, then pull closed to make a round shape.

To form petals, stitch lines across the rounded piece to create segments, and attach a bead in the center to finish the flower.

Prepare fabrics in various shades of pink and red, and make many flowers in different shapes.

Once you’ve made a good number, attach them to a string to complete the decoration.

If you add the string to a small ring, it will enhance the circular look!

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Hanging hina dolls made from empty containers

(9) Hina dolls made from plastic bottles (Art Fun Squad vol. 31: Hanging decorations for the Peach Festival)

Hanging hina dolls made from empty containers

As Girls’ Day approaches, it’s kind of exciting, isn’t it? Many older adults probably have precious childhood memories of it, too.

For those with children or grandchildren, it may feel especially moving.

This time, we’ll introduce an easy craft you can make at home using items you already have: hanging hina dolls made from empty containers.

Besides plastic bottles, empty lactic acid drink containers work as well.

First, make a hole in the container and thread a string through it.

Making the holes can be dangerous, so please have a staff member do this part.

Then place washi-patterned origami inside the container to dress it in a kimono.

Draw the dolls’ faces, hang them with a cord, and in no time, they’re done!

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Paper-cup Emperor and Empress (Hina dolls)

Hina dolls made with paper cups (Art Fun Squad vol. 31: Hanging decorations for the Peach Festival)

Paper-cup Emperor and Empress (Hina dolls)

Hinamatsuri, the Peach Festival, has long been celebrated as an event to wish for children’s health.

And the stars of Hinamatsuri are, of course, the Odairi-sama and Ohina-sama dolls! This time, let’s make Odairi-sama and Ohina-sama using paper cups.

First, decorate the paper cups with masking tape or origami paper—choose any patterns you like.

Next, draw the dolls’ faces.

Attach the dolls to the paper cups, and finally thread a string through to complete a hanging hina decoration.

It would also make a delightful gift for your grandchild.

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Hanging Hina dolls made from paper plates and paper cups

(5) Flower Hina Decorations on Paper Plates (Art Fun Squad vol. 31: Hanging Decorations for the Dolls' Festival)

Hanging Hina dolls made from paper plates and paper cups

For the Peach Blossom Festival (Hinamatsuri), how about making hanging hina decorations using paper plates and paper cups? The materials are paper cups, paper plates, scissors, pens, and stickers.

First, put stickers on the paper cups.

Then make slits with scissors and decorate them cutely.

Drawing pictures and arranging them with fabric or ribbons is also recommended.

It’s great for seniors to make them together while sharing memories of Hinamatsuri, as it helps stimulate the brain.

Once finished, displaying them by the window might make them stand out nicely.

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In conclusion

We introduced ideas for making tsurushi-bina decorations by hand using familiar materials like origami paper, felt, and chirimen crepe fabric. The process of attaching and folding the small parts also helps train dexterity. And when you display the finished pieces in your room, you can feel the colors of the season. Try making a one-of-a-kind hanging decoration together with older adults while enjoying lively conversation!