Easy origami that delights the elderly. Enjoy a heart-lifting time with seasonal origami.

Washi-Modern Hina Dolls with Lace PaperNEW!

[Hinamatsuri Craft] “Wa-Modern” Hina Dolls Using Lace Paper

This is a perfect idea for Hinamatsuri! First, cut a sheet of patterned origami paper and a doily in half, then fold both sides inward like a kimono.

Slip the folded doily inside the origami so the lace peeks out from the kimono for extra cuteness.

Once you decide on the placement, glue it down firmly and add the face parts and accessories.

Next, color the backing paper, and stamp around the border with a dauber or a balloon to make it festive.

Finally, attach the hina dolls, and your handmade, modern-Japanese Hinamatsuri decoration is complete.

Its vibrant colors will instantly bring a spring feel to your room, and the making process is fun, too.

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Origami Hina DollsNEW!

#63 [Origami] How to make Hina dolls (How to make hina dolls)

Let’s make the parts for the kimono, face, hair, hair ornament, and fan, and complete the Hina doll.

Use Japanese-pattern origami paper for the kimono.

Cut out a triangle at the center, attach the collar on the back, then fold it into a triangle.

Fold up both corners, then fold them back parallel.

Open the origami once and refold so that the bottom corner splits into two layers.

Fold the top of these two layers upward toward the back and pass it through the triangular opening to form the neck.

Next, fold in the left and right sides to make the sleeves, and fold the remaining bottom corner up to the back to finish the kimono! Make the remaining parts and complete your Hina doll.

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Orihime and Hikoboshi

Tanabata Origami Activity: Complete Guide to Folding Orihime and Hikoboshi – Elderly Recreation

The origami piece “Hikoboshi and Orihime,” perfect for Tanabata, is a gentle, beginner-friendly project that seniors can enjoy as well.

Using origami paper to create the kimono and hairstyles, you can add clever touches for a cute, expressive finish.

Drawing in the facial features adds personality and makes the crafting even more fun.

Display them together with bamboo decorations, stars, and tanzaku strips to instantly enhance the Tanabata atmosphere.

With simple steps, you’ll have a heartwarming creation.

Why not enjoy the seasonal celebration at home or in a senior care facility using origami?

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pinwheel

[Craft Origami You Can Play With] How to Make a Well-Spinning Pinwheel with Audio Commentary ☆ Origami Windmill Tutorial

On hot summer days, there are things that make you feel cool, aren’t there? The sound of wind chimes, sprinkling water, and tokoroten jelly are just a few.

A pinwheel might be one of those cool-feeling items too, don’t you think? A pinwheel that spins in a light summer breeze or with a gentle puff of air—watching it whirl around somehow makes you feel cooler and more at ease.

Cut slits in four places on a piece of origami paper and fold the corners toward the center.

The key is to bring the corners to the center without making creases—more like folding them over gently.

Fix the pinwheel with a toothpick and attach it to a straw to finish.

It’s the kind of craft that might even bring back memories for older adults of playing with pinwheels when they were young.

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happi (traditional Japanese festival coat)

[Summer Origami] How to Fold a Happi Coat with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Happi Coat Tutorial / Tatsukuri

In August, many facilities probably hold summer festivals, don’t they? Here’s an origami happi coat that’s perfect for indoor summer festival decorations and August wall displays.

You’ll fold it using a single sheet of origami paper.

Some steps are a bit complex, but the finished result looks just like a real happi.

Please try folding it with support from those around you, tailored to the needs of older adults.

On the back of the finished happi, write the character for “festival” (祭) with a black pen, or write it on white paper and paste it on.

That will make it look even more authentic.

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Wind chime made with origami

[Easy ✨ Origami] How to Make a Wind Chime 🎐 Plump and 3D [Summer Wall Decoration] Sways in the Breeze for Extra Refreshment!

Origami wind chimes that coolly brighten up the hot summer are adorably eye-catching and make a perfect accent for indoor decor.

Fold a sheet of origami in half until it becomes one quarter of its original size, draw the shape of a wind chime, and cut it out.

Make a small hole in the center and thread a string through it.

By gluing together the pre-cut pieces, you’ll create a three-dimensional wind chime.

Change up the colors and patterns to add a personal touch.

Although it involves fine motor work, using your hands stimulates the brain, making this a great activity for seniors.

Once finished, the wind chime sways as if producing a gentle sound in the breeze, and just looking at it will make you feel cooler.

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Fireworks craftsman with drawing paper and origami

A fireworks artisan with drawing paper and origami♪

We’d like to share an idea that lets you recreate the summer night sky’s dazzling fireworks using construction paper and origami, so you can feel like a master pyrotechnician.

This is a kinetic craft where the movement is part of the fun.

Place a folded origami firework inside a tube made from rolled construction paper; when you pull the tube, the firework spreads open as if it’s been launched.

It looks just like real fireworks bursting in the night sky, making it enjoyable both to make and to play with.

Using brightly colored origami gives it a striking visual impact.

The steps are gentle and senior-friendly, making it perfect for finger dexterity rehabilitation and for sparking creative motivation.

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