For seniors: Heartwarming and cozy. Recommended handmade Hina dolls
Hinamatsuri is an event filled with the wish for girls to grow up healthy and happy.
On March 3rd, many families traditionally display Hina dolls and celebrate.
In this article, we introduce handmade Hina doll ideas especially for seniors.
One-of-a-kind handmade Hina dolls have a warm, charming feel, don’t they?
The Hina dolls featured here are all easy to make using familiar, readily available materials, so please feel free to use them as inspiration.
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[For Seniors] Heartwarming and Cozy: Recommended Handmade Hina Dolls (61–70)
Hanging Hina dolls made from paper plates and paper cups
How about making hanging Hina ornaments with paper plates and paper cups for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day)? You’ll need paper cups, paper plates, scissors, pens, stickers, and so on.
First, put stickers on the paper cups.
Then make some slits with scissors and decorate them cutely.
It’s also recommended to draw pictures and add fabric or ribbons for extra flair.
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.
Paper-plate Hina dolls
Hina dolls made with paper plates are not only easy to create, but also adorable because they rock using the plate’s curve.
By tearing and pasting origami or chiyogami onto the paper plate, you can create kimono patterns, making the activity easy even for older adults.
Once the plates are prepared, simply attach the parts for the male and female dolls’ faces to finish, so it’s perfect as a Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) recreation activity.
It’s a recommended seasonal craft that will continue to charm you with its cute, soothing movement even after it’s finished.
Easy Hina Dolls with a Topsy-Tail Twist
These are Hina dolls made using fabric tape that’s even sold at 100-yen shops.
Since you attach Japanese-patterned fabric tape to another piece of fabric to make them, there’s no need for needles.
It’s safe and suitable for older adults as well.
After sticking the fabrics together, turn the piece inside out with a quick twist through the slit you’ve made.
Once flipped, the head and neck portion will form.
Use craft supplies or origami paper to make the faces and accessories, and attach them to the fabric you prepared earlier.
You’ll end up with simple Hina dolls that have a refined, grown-up feel.
It’s a project you can continue to enjoy afterwards by taking it home and displaying it in your room.
Let’s try making a tiered display with tsurushi-bina (hanging hina ornaments).
Tsurushi decorations are indispensable for Hinamatsuri events held at senior facilities and day service centers.
They’re beautiful ornaments that brighten up the atmosphere when quietly displayed in a room.
This time, let’s make a tiered display of the Imperial Prince (Odairisama) and the Imperial Princess (Ohinasama).
First, draw the pictures and cut them out.
Then make the fan and hair ornaments as well.
Finally, draw the faces to complete the pieces.
Since you can freely draw their expressions, please finish it as a one-of-a-kind creation that’s uniquely yours.
hishimochi (diamond-shaped layered rice cake for Hinamatsuri)
When it comes to the three-colored Japanese sweets essential for the Peach Festival on March 3, hishimochi comes to mind.
The red layer of hishimochi symbolizes peach blossoms, the white represents snow, and the green stands for fresh spring greenery.
Let’s make this colorful hishimochi with origami! It adds a nice accent to your Hinamatsuri decorations.
First, make the base for the hishimochi.
Next, fold the three colored parts using red, white, and green origami paper.
Assemble each piece and attach them to the base to finish.
Displaying it together with your Hina dolls will create a festive, elegant Hinamatsuri atmosphere.
Enjoy decorating in your own style!
