Easy origami that delights the elderly. Enjoy a heart-lifting time with seasonal origami.
Origami is a wonderful hobby that lets you enjoy the charm of the seasons.
Seasonal creations—like spring clovers, summer festival coats (happi), and autumn maple leaves—have a mysterious way of warming the heart.
Here, we introduce seasonal origami that can be enjoyed together with older adults.
Beyond their visual beauty, these activities can also help stimulate the brain through fingertip movements.
Most of the designs are simple and easy to fold, so seniors can join in comfortably.
They’re perfect for facility events or spending quality time with family.
We hope you enjoy a lovely moment through origami.
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Cute Origami Accessories (11–20)
Tonton Sumo
Let’s fold origami to make a sumo wrestler that stands up firmly on its own.
If you make two of the same, you can play a tapping sumo game.
Use the creases dividing the paper into fourths as guides to fold inward, then shape two edges into pointed forms and refine them into the wrestler’s body.
In addition to creating sturdy legs that let it stand securely, shaping the arms extended forward helps convey that it’s a sumo wrestler.
Make use of the reverse side’s color to give the impression of a mawashi (belt).
Folding accurately with attention to left–right symmetry will help develop finger dexterity and concentration, and during the tapping sumo game, it also encourages awareness of how to apply force.
origami spinning top
Let’s make a spinning top—the kind you play with at New Year’s—using a single sheet of origami paper.
Fold along radial creases as guides, shaping it so that the form approaches one with petals spreading out in four directions.
On the side opposite the flower-like surface, triangular flaps protrude; by twisting these, the petal side curves into a bowl-like bottom for the top.
Since colors from both the front and back of the paper will appear in various places, using double-sided origami paper is recommended.
Experiment with angles and how much you bend the parts to craft a top that spins longer.
vase
This origami vase is recommended for anyone who loves flowers.
It’s perfect for displaying paper flowers you’ve made or artificial flowers! Its rounded shape is super cute, so why not give it a try? There aren’t any particularly difficult steps, but if you make crisp creases as you fold, you’ll end up with a nicely shaped, beautiful vase.
You can use your favorite colors or patterns of origami paper, and double-sided origami will also look great.
It makes a lovely little gift, so you can share them with friends and family, too.
dress
Dresses, often worn by princesses in stories, are surely an outfit many people admire.
This piece introduces how to create a three-dimensional dress out of origami and use it for decorations and the like.
Starting with creases that divide the paper lengthwise into four narrow sections, you’ll add inward folds and other techniques to express the softness of the dress.
By paying attention to small details—such as the waistline, the flare of the skirt, and the shape of the shoulders—you can bring out subtle individuality even among similar-looking dresses.
Shuriken Origami
Let’s combine two sheets of origami in different colors to make a classic ninja item: the shuriken.
You’ll create parts with twisted, sharpened tips, then stack and align them to complete the shuriken.
Because the color contrast really stands out in this craft, be particular about your choice of origami paper and finish it with your own design.
It’s great for encouraging fine finger movements and concentration during the folding steps, and it’s also recommended as a target-throwing tool to help build arm strength.
balloon
Many of you likely remember playing with paper balloons when you were children.
These simple balloons, easily made with origami, evoke nostalgia and bring excitement to older adults.
Because the steps are very simple, they’re perfect for seniors to fold while having fun! Finish by blowing air into it to shape it, and the balloon is complete.
Folding the paper balloon helps train fine motor skills, and batting the balloon with the hands provides stimulation.
It’s also recommended for recreational activities in senior care facilities, so be sure to give it a try!
Cute Small Origami Crafts (21–30)
Guinness-certified! A paper airplane that flies well
I think everyone has tried making a paper airplane out of origami and seeing how far it can fly.
Among the many folding methods for paper airplanes, let’s explore those that stay aloft longer and try folding them.
This approach focuses on creating proper air resistance through features like overlapping layers of paper within classic shapes, such as wings that flare out toward the back.
Durability that keeps the shape from deforming in the wind, along with a structure that drives the plane forward, are also key points.
Even if you think you folded it the same way, slight differences in angles will change how it flies, so concentrate on your fingertips and fine-tune the angles carefully.