[For Seniors] Origami Crafts to Brighten Hinamatsuri: A Collection of Decorative, Festive Ideas

Peach Blossom Wreath

Hina dolls with a peach blossom wreath

Let’s make a festive Hina Doll wreath with peach blossoms.

Prepare a paper plate, origami paper, construction paper, and raffia ribbon (suzuran tape).

Use a flat paper plate.

Cut out the center of the plate with a craft knife, then wrap the plate with the raffia ribbon to create the base.

Cut an egg shape from construction paper, and use patterned origami to make the kimono.

For accessories, draw shapes on gold origami and cut them out.

Draw the mouth, eyes, and hair on the faces, then add the accessories.

The peach blossoms are easy: fold one sheet of origami several times and cut along a curved line.

Attach the finished pieces to the wreath, and your gently swaying Hina Doll wreath is complete!

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moko

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How to fold a glamorous kimono

Origami Hina Dolls: How to Fold Elegant Kimonos [With Audio Commentary]—Hinamatsuri with Origami

Here’s a gorgeous 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 outer layer and one for the inner layer—you can create a realistic kimono look.

Also fold the hakama and face separately and combine them.

The basic kimono folding method is the same for both the Empress (Ohina-sama) and the Emperor (Odairi-sama), so have fun arranging them by changing the colors of the origami!

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Hanging decorations for the Doll Festival

Handmade Hina Festival hanging ornaments with origami! Perfect for March decorations. [Tsukuru-mon]

A hanging decoration that links together various items related to the Doll’s Festival—like the Emperor and Empress dolls, plum blossoms, and diamond shapes—is perfect for a March recreation activity.

First, let’s make the hina dolls.

The beginning is similar to folding a crane, and partway through it requires some finer work, but it’s fun that you can make each one from a single sheet.

Once you’ve folded a few types, arrange them in the order you want to display, place a string along the top, mark where you’ll attach them, and glue them on securely.

Even a decoration that might feel a bit plain on its own becomes splendid and impressive when hung as a mobile!

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hiyori

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Authentic Hina dolls

ORIGAMI: How to Make Hina Dolls – Part 2 (Ohinasama)

How about making a hina doll that beautifully captures the look of a twelve-layered kimono using six sheets of origami paper? Because you’ll be folding six layers together, it will require a fair amount of finger strength.

It’s good finger training, so take your time as you make it.

Use white origami for the innermost layer, black for the next, red for the third, and choose any papers you like for the remaining three.

If you pick a patterned paper like chiyogami for the outermost layer, it will look luxurious.

The white paper becomes the face, the black paper the hair, and the red paper the undergarment.

It’s fun to play with different color combinations.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Kusudama making with origami

Kusudama Origami: Introducing an easy trick [Kusudama] Origami

When you look at an origami kusudama, you can’t help but be captivated by its beautiful form, can you? Among older adults, there are surely people who want to fold kusudama or who simply enjoy making them.

Kusudama often feature bright colors and shapes that seem difficult to create.

That’s because they use many parts made from multiple sheets of origami paper.

When making the parts, folding several sheets together at once may make the process easier.

The key is to fold even the finer sections in batches.

Try creating a wonderful piece together with older adults in whatever way is easiest to fold.

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Nakajima Junko

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Peach blossom made from a single sheet of origami

[Made with a single sheet of origami] Cute peach blossom folding method ◇ Origami Peach Blossom Spring Flower Hinamatsuri Hina Dolls ◇

Introducing a craft idea that lets you feel the arrival of warm spring: “A Peach Blossom Made from a Single Sheet of Origami Paper.” It’s easy to make with just one sheet of origami, yet the softly opened petals look charming and add a bright, springlike touch.

Choose a gentle pink paper for a soothing finish that’s delightful to look at.

No tools or special skills are required, and the delicate, finger-based steps can also help with hand rehabilitation and improving concentration.

This is a recommended craft you can use to decorate your room or for seasonal wall displays.

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Hina dolls

When it comes to major events in March, some older adults may think of the Peach Festival (Hinamatsuri).

Here’s a calendar featuring the Emperor and Empress dolls as a Hinamatsuri motif.

You can make hina dolls out of origami and attach them to the calendar.

Of course, you can also cut colored paper into the parts of the dolls and glue them on instead of using origami.

Creating the hina dolls might prompt some people to remember festivals they’ve spent with family.

Talking about those memories could make for lively conversation while working on the calendar.

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Nakajima Junko

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