[For Seniors] Hinamatsuri crafts with origami: a collection of simple, cute ideas for tabletop and wall decorations

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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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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Authentic Odairi-sama (the imperial prince/doll in Hina Matsuri)

ORIGAMI: How to make Hina Dolls – Part 1 (The Imperial Prince)

Let’s use five sheets of origami paper to make a refined Odairi-sama (the Emperor doll) dressed in a full kimono! Prepare white for the face, black for the hair, and three additional sheets in any colors you like.

For the outermost kimono layer, a traditional Japanese pattern is recommended—it will make the outfit look gorgeous.

Stack all five sheets together, fold them, align the center, and cut; then fold each part separately.

Be careful when using scissors.

This is a detailed, intricate design, best suited for people who love origami or dexterous older adults.

The three-layered kimono is stunning, and you’ll feel a real sense of accomplishment when it’s finished!

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moko

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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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Simple and cute Hina dolls

[Origami] How to Make Hina Dolls

Here we introduce cute origami Emperor (Odairi-sama) and Empress (Ohina-sama).

A key point of this origami is that you can draw the faces yourself—eyes, mouth, and so on.

Older adults can draw them, and of course staff members or caregivers can draw them too.

You’ll end up with charming, one-of-a-kind Odairi-sama and Ohina-sama! For the folding, align the corners to make triangles and fold along the pre-made creases.

Try making them while having fun—for example, folding together with older adults who may find it a bit tricky.

Finish by matching outfits folded from origami paper in colors like blue or pink.

You can also paste the completed origami onto a paper plate or backing board to make a lovely decoration.

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Nakajima Junko

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paper lantern (especially small decorative festival lantern)

[Origami] How to Make a (Flat) Bonbori Lantern – Hinamatsuri Doll Festival

Let’s make bonbori lanterns out of origami to complement the Ohina-sama and Odairi-sama! You can create one lantern from a single sheet of origami paper.

The key is to make crisp, well-defined creases as you fold.

There are a few slightly tricky steps, but please take your time, enjoy the process, and fold carefully while chatting together—especially great for seniors.

Try changing the color palette or using patterned paper for a lovely finish.

If kept flat, it works as a wall decoration; if set upright, it can be displayed standing.

Being able to decorate according to your space is part of the charm!

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miyabi

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Hina dolls you can place and display

[Origami Hina Dolls] Displayable Hina Dolls – Origami Hina doll

When today’s seniors were children, some of them celebrated by displaying seven-tiered Hina dolls at home.

While seven-tiered Hina displays are beautiful, many families stopped setting them out because they take up too much space.

So why not try making handmade Hina dolls that can be displayed in a small area? Use washi-patterned origami paper to create the bodies.

By opening the final folded section, they will stand upright.

Cut small pieces of black origami paper to make the faces, then dress them in kimonos.

Origami, which requires dexterous finger movements, helps improve concentration and stimulates the brain, making it recommended for seniors.

Enjoy making origami while also helping to prevent cognitive decline.

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