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 (31–40)
Hina dolls made with jelly cups
These hina dolls made with jelly cups are highly recommended for a Hinamatsuri craft at day service centers.
To make them, stuff a jelly cup with tissue paper to form the body, then add a face and crown made from construction paper and decorate with origami to resemble a kimono.
The overall look changes dramatically depending on the tissue paper colors and origami patterns, so have fun customizing your own version.
Placing the dolls on a handmade stand will make them look even more festive, so give it a try if you have the time!
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!
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.
Hina doll wreath
A wreath of Hina dolls assembled from eight sheets of origami makes for a festive and original craft.
The wreath base is glued together, and the Hina doll components are also easy to make, so it should be approachable as a recreational activity.
However, if the glue is applied in the wrong places, it can be difficult to fix, so when seniors are doing the craft, those around them should provide solid support.
Also, if you’re making a smaller version that requires the use of scissors, please ensure that care staff supervise the process.
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.
[For Seniors] Heartwarming and Cozy. Recommended Handmade Hina Dolls (41–50)
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.
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.