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 (21–30)
Bunny Hina Wreath
This is a cute bunny Hina wreath you can make with simple materials.
First, for the wreath, roll the decoration balls by hand and thread them onto wire to form a ring.
Cut off any excess wire.
Next, make the bunny dolls.
Use felt to create bunny ears and glue them to the decoration ball for the head.
Wrap a chenille stem around the decoration ball for the body, and attach a paper fan or a ritual baton made from origami with double-sided tape.
Carefully thread a needle with string from the body side to the head side, paying attention to the orientation, and wrap it onto the wreath.
Be sure to leave the string long enough so it can be hung.
Give it a try!
Hina dolls made with chirimen crepe
These are Hina dolls made with chirimen fabric, often used for Japanese-style accessories and yukata.
They can be made without a sewing machine, making them suitable for group recreation activities.
Repeat the process of attaching cut pieces of chirimen fabric to Styrofoam balls.
Use tweezers for small parts such as sleeves.
When making the face, it’s recommended to attach the hair before adding the eyes.
Finally, add decorative elements to complete Hina dolls with a traditional Japanese feel.
[For Seniors] Heartwarming and Cozy. Recommended Handmade Hina Dolls (31–40)
Wreath-style Hina dolls
Let’s make Hina Matsuri decorations using chiyogami and origami.
The hina doll and the imperial prince displayed on the backing sheet are crafted by using chiyogami to resemble kimono.
Using gold origami for the backing sheet and small parts adds a luxurious touch.
In addition to the hina doll and the imperial prince, adding a circular garland at the top and hanging streamers from it brings cuteness and splendor, giving the piece a thoughtfully crafted look.
You can also personalize the dangling ornaments and decorate them with whatever you like.
Paper cup Hina dolls
Here’s an idea for making Hina dolls using paper cups—a reliable favorite for craft activities.
Turn a paper cup upside down to create the doll’s body.
Use chiyogami or colored paper to make the kimono; cutting it into a semicircle helps nicely express the overlapping front of the garment.
Add parts like hair, a fan, and a crown, and draw the face.
You can leave it as is, but if you prepare a base, cover it with red felt, and place the dolls on top, it will look much more festive and enhance the Hina-doll feel.
How to fold a glamorous kimono
Here’s a vibrant kimono folding method that’s sure to shine for Hinamatsuri.
It might be a bit challenging, but it’s also great for fine motor training for seniors—so why not give it a try? By layering two sheets of origami—one for the outside and one for the inside—you can create a realistic kimono look! Also, make the hakama and the face separately with origami and combine them.
The basic kimono folding steps are the same for both the Empress (Ohinasama) and the Emperor (Odairisama), so have fun arranging them by changing the colors of the paper.
Fluffy wall-hanging Hina dolls
Here’s a cute idea for round, plump hina dolls that are perfect as wall decorations! First, apply glue to the bottom of a paper plate and stick on some cotton.
Next, cut colored construction paper to make the hina doll parts, glue them together, and draw the faces.
Finally, attach the dolls onto the cotton and decorate with pom-poms to resemble hina-arare, and you’re done! It’s best to choose a deep paper plate so it can hold plenty of cotton.
When displaying on the wall, attach a ribbon to the back of the paper plate.
Heart Hina Doll Wreath
How about a heart-shaped Hina-doll wreath that turns out super cute and festive? Place the Empress and Emperor dolls in the center of the wreath and adorn the surrounding area with heart shapes! Since you’ll make several parts, it’s also great as a group craft during day-service activity time.
First, make heart-shaped pieces with origami and assemble them into a wreath.
Next, create flowers and Hina dolls with origami and decorate! You can change the color of the wreath base or mix in patterned paper for a lovely look.
It will instantly bring a touch of spring to your room, so give it a try!