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

lily of the valley

[Craft Idea] Lily of the Valley (April–May, spring) (Wall decorations, senior recreation, occupational therapy OT, day service) (Three-dimensional flower craft) (Easy craft, origami DIY, creative)

This decoration involves making lilies of the valley in origami—flowers that bloom in a connected row—and arranging them to create a spring scene.

Use green origami paper to make the leaves and stems flat, then attach three-dimensional white flowers to them.

First, cut the white paper into petal shapes and glue them together to create a rounded form; that softness is the key point.

Since the palette is a simple two-color scheme of green and white, think about a background that makes those colors stand out, and arrange everything in a well-balanced way.

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kappamaki

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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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Nakajima Junko

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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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Nakajima Junko

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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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kojifumi

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Plump Strawberry

Paper strawberry decorations! Easy how-to make them. How to make paper strawberry decorations. [Tsukuru-mon]

Spring is the season that overcomes winter and brings abundant harvests, and we find more chances to see colors that feel warm.

This decoration features a strawberry motif that evokes the warmth of spring, layered with leaves for a colorful look.

The key is to crease both the leaf parts and the strawberry parts firmly—create them so they have a three-dimensional feel, then layer them together.

Treat each layered strawberry-and-leaf as a single set, and enhance the sense of depth by experimenting with how you arrange those sets.

Balancing with the background is also an important point for conveying warmth.

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Beer and edamame

Origami [Beer and Edamame] Origami Beer & Green Soybeans

We’ll introduce how to fold a beer-themed origami that forms a pouch and can even be used as an envelope, along with an edamame design that pairs perfectly with beer.

For the beer origami, yellow paper is recommended.

It’s also nice to add a message with a white pen, like tiny bubbles.

The edamame looks cute if you make it from a quarter-sized sheet of origami paper.

You can make two types: with pods and without.

After crafting such delicious-looking origami, you might find yourself craving the real thing! Give it a try yourself.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Hanging ornaments of plum blossoms and Japanese bush warblers

[Easy ✨ Origami] How to make plum blossoms and a bush warbler 🌸 3D [Hinamatsuri] Hanging decoration / Wall decoration DIY How to make paper plum blossoms. Paper flowers.

As spring approaches, plum blossom and bush warbler hanging ornaments are lovely items that let you enjoy a spring atmosphere indoors.

Fold 7.5 cm square origami paper in half twice to make a triangle.

After folding so the triangle is divided into three equal parts, draw petal shapes and cut them out with scissors.

Open it up, attach patterns made with a hole punch, add slits, and you’ll have a three-dimensional plum blossom.

For the bush warbler, use four types of origami in different colors and sizes.

Draw and cut out the body, wings, and beak for each.

Once all the parts are assembled, attach them to a paper cord along with the plum blossoms, and you’re done! It’s very easy to make, so give it a try.

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