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 (41–50)
Simple and cute Hina dolls
Introducing cute origami Odairi-sama and Ohina-sama dolls.
The charm of this origami is that you can draw the faces yourself—eyes, mouths, and more.
Older adults can draw them too, or of course staff members at facilities can do it.
You’ll end up with charming, one-of-a-kind Odairi-sama and Ohina-sama! For folding, align the corners to make triangles and fold along the pre-made crease lines.
If it seems complicated, try folding together with older adults and enjoy the process.
Finish by matching the outfits folded from origami in appropriate colors like blue or pink.
You can also paste the finished origami onto a paper plate or backing board to make a lovely decoration.
folding screen
If you’re making the Emperor and Empress dolls with Hina Matsuri origami, adding a folding screen will make the display even more festive.
You can make one with just two sheets of gold origami paper, so give it a try! First, stack the two sheets and accordion-fold them, then trim one end with scissors.
Open them up and simply attach the two pieces together.
Because it’s accordion-folded, it can stand upright on its own! You can use it both flat and three-dimensional, so be sure to incorporate it into your Hina Matsuri decorations.
Rabbit-shaped felt hina doll
A rabbit-shaped felt Hina doll you can make by cutting and sticking fabric—no sewing machine needed.
The gentle colors unique to felt and the cute rabbit motif make this a soothing item.
First, wrap fabric around a felt ball to form the kimono.
Next, use a glue gun to attach layered fabric ears and button eyes.
Finish by having the rabbit hold small accessories like a fan.
Adding blush to the rabbit’s cheeks with pastel or cheek powder makes it even cuter.
This is a craft with a traditional Japanese feel, recommended especially for older adults.
Hinamatsuri dolls made with side-dish cups
These are Hina dolls made using cups for holding side dishes in bento boxes.
Let’s create Hina Matsuri-themed crafts with items found at welfare facilities or at home.
First, fold the side-dish cup and staple it.
Next, place the facial parts on the top, and it’s done.
Because the materials are lightweight, it’s easy and safe for older adults to work on—one of the key points.
By changing the patterns and colors of the cups, you can make your own original Hina dolls.
Why not try making them for Hina Matsuri-themed events or recreational activities?
Paper-cup Hina dolls
These are Hina dolls made from paper cups that you can whip up in very little time.
All you need are patterned paper cups and origami paper—everything can be found at the 100-yen shop, so the low cost is another nice perk! They’re perfect for chatting and crafting together at a day service center.
First, draw the Hina dolls’ faces on the bottom of the paper cups and their sleeves on the sides.
Next, make cuts in the cup, leaving about 1.5 cm from the bottom intact, and cut out the sleeve areas as well.
Finally, fold the faces upright and adjust the sleeves so they lift slightly, then add accessories like crowns made from origami to finish.
Display them as ornaments and enjoy decorating your room.
Hinamatsuri mobile
Let us introduce a delightful Hinamatsuri mobile that gently sways and looks adorable! It’s easy to make with everyday materials and budget-friendly, too.
If you’re looking for a craft project for Girls’ Day, why not try this idea? Prepare parts made by cutting colored paper into circles, folding them in half and gluing them together; petal-shaped pieces cut like cherry blossoms; and strips of paper folded accordion-style.
After that, simply attach all the parts to yarn! You can freely enjoy customizing it by changing the color combinations and shapes.
paper lantern (especially small decorative festival lantern)
Let’s make paper lanterns (bonbori) out of origami to complement the Emperor and Empress dolls! You can make one lantern from a single sheet of origami paper.
The key is to make sharp, well-defined creases as you fold.
Some steps are a bit tricky, but take your time and enjoy folding carefully while chatting with others.
Try different colors or patterned paper for a lovely finish.
Since it works both as a flat piece for wall decorations and as a freestanding ornament, you can display it in various ways to suit your space—another part of its charm!