[For Seniors] Hinamatsuri crafts with origami: a collection of simple, cute ideas for tabletop and wall decorations
As Hinamatsuri approaches, many people in senior care facilities or at home want to enjoy the seasonal atmosphere.
That’s why we recommend Hinamatsuri crafts made with origami.
Because origami uses delicate finger movements, it boosts concentration and provides pleasant stimulation to the brain.
This time, we’re introducing origami ideas perfect for Hinamatsuri—from simple folds that seniors can try with ease to more elaborate pieces that showcase the beauty of layered kimonos.
There are many ways to display the finished pieces, such as stand-alone decorations or hanging ornaments.
How about spending a moment feeling the arrival of spring while enjoying conversation with those around you?
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[For Seniors] Hinamatsuri crafts with origami: A collection of simple, cute tabletop and wall decoration ideas (11–20)
Hanging Hina ornamentNEW!
These are hanging hina dolls you can enjoy as a tabletop display.
First, drill a hole in a wooden board to make the base, insert a rod, and cover it with fabric.
You can choose any hanging ornaments you like! Use craft bands to make round kusudama-style decorations, or glue chirimen crepe fabric onto thick paper cut into your favorite shapes to create custom charms.
Connect the finished ornaments with string and attach them to the umbrella-shaped base.
When threading the ornaments, it’s also recommended to add bells or beads.
Celebrate Girls’ Day with a lovely tabletop tsurushi-bina display!
A hanging ornament of yo-yo quilt made from fabric scrapsNEW!
Let’s make a hanging decoration with a calm, soothing feel using fabric with traditional Japanese patterns.
You can make this with fabric scraps, so prepare plenty of your favorite prints.
After making a paper pattern and cutting the fabric, fold it in half with the right sides together and sew the edges.
Once you have a loop, lightly fold in each end to crease them.
Fold it in half and sew all the way around with large stitches, then pull the thread to form a round shape.
Gently shape it, then thread a cord through along with small fabric balls stuffed with cotton.
Make five of these sets to complete a vibrant yo-yo quilt hanging decoration.
Hanging ornaments made from cherished clothingNEW!
A hanging ornament filled with memories, made from your child’s outgrown clothes.
Use pinking shears to cut the clothes into small pieces and attach them to spherical Styrofoam forms.
Incorporating a variety of colors makes it more vibrant, so keep color balance in mind as you work.
Thread the finished pieces and some beads onto string to create the hanging decoration.
You can find Styrofoam spheres in various sizes at 100-yen shops, so have a look.
You can make this not only from your child’s clothes but also from fabric scraps, so please use this as a reference.
Hanging ornament of an origami kusudamaNEW!
A colorful kusudama hanging decoration made from origami in various colors is perfect for displaying around Hina dolls! First, fold the origami in half vertically, then fold both sides toward the crease you made and unfold.
Next, fold two corners on a diagonal into small triangles.
Then again, fold both sides toward the initial center crease.
From the short edge, fold toward the center to make a triangle, and tuck the folded section inside.
Once you’ve made all the necessary creases, one kusudama unit is complete! Make many of these units and assemble them to form the kusudama.
Thread a string through it and hang it from a wooden board to display.
Hanging ornaments of oshie-style Hina dollsNEW!
This is a hanging ornament made using the oshie technique, which creates dimensional pictures by layering pieces of fabric.
You attach various decorations—such as the Empress and Emperor dolls and plum blossoms—to a core, separating them into parts and sticking them on in order.
Once the pieces are finished, connect them with strings and assemble them onto the base to complete it! Using chirimen crepe fabric adds a traditional Japanese feel.
Attach a string to the base and display it on a wall or door.
You can enjoy arranging the decorations and their placement as you like, resulting in a highly original piece.
Hanging ornaments of plum blossoms and Japanese bush warblersNEW!
As spring approaches, plum blossom and bush warbler hanging ornaments are lovely items that let you enjoy a spring atmosphere indoors.
Fold 7.5 cm square origami paper in half twice to make a triangle.
After folding so the triangle is divided into three equal parts, draw petal shapes and cut them out with scissors.
Open it up, attach patterns made with a hole punch, add slits, and you’ll have a three-dimensional plum blossom.
For the bush warbler, use four types of origami in different colors and sizes.
Draw and cut out the body, wings, and beak for each.
Once all the parts are assembled, attach them to a paper cord along with the plum blossoms, and you’re done! It’s very easy to make, so give it a try.
[For Seniors] Hinamatsuri crafts with origami: A collection of simple and cute tabletop and wall decoration ideas (21–30)
No-sew felt hanging decorationNEW!
The no-sew felt hanging ornaments are lovely pieces that give a warm, cozy feel.
Use 5.5 cm × 4 cm felt and chirimen fabric scraps to make small birds.
Adding metallic yarn creates a neat accent and makes them look festive.
For the eyes, simply paint rhinestones black for an easy solution.
Use small pieces of pink, white, and green felt to make hishi-mochi, and use small oval felt pieces and chirimen scraps to make zori sandals.
After crafting three-dimensional cherry blossoms, use a bamboo skewer and embroidery thread to assemble them into hanging ornaments.
Soft-colored felt and chirimen fabrics blend well with interior decor, so they’re recommended.
Give it a try!