For Seniors: Simple and Fun Hina Matsuri Crafts—An Idea Collection Using Various Materials

Hinamatsuri mobile

[Craft Play] A cute Hina Matsuri mobile you can make with everyday materials

Let us introduce a delightful Hinamatsuri mobile that gently sways and looks adorable! It’s easy to make with familiar materials and budget-friendly, too.

If you’re looking for a Hinamatsuri craft, why not try this idea? Prepare parts made by cutting colored paper into circles, folding them in half and gluing two halves together; parts cut into cherry blossom petal shapes; and strips of construction paper folded like an accordion.

Then, simply attach all the parts to a piece of yarn! You can freely enjoy customizing it by changing the color combinations and shapes.

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Hina-doll wreath

[Hinamatsuri] Origami wreath [Easy] [March craft] [Hina dolls] [Daycare] [Kindergarten]

Let’s make a Hina doll origami wreath using origami paper.

When you hear “wreath,” you might imagine it’s difficult to make.

But with this wreath, you only fold three times for the wreath base and three times for both the Emperor (Odairi-sama) and Empress (Ohina-sama) decorations.

Those three folds are simple, easy steps—not complicated—so it’s a project that’s approachable for seniors as well.

Since origami uses your fingertips a lot, it’s also recommended as brain training for older adults.

Many senior care facilities incorporate origami activities, too.

The method is simple, but the finished piece brightens the Doll’s Festival and evokes the feeling of spring.

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Hinamatsuri garland

[No-Sew] Handmade Hinamatsuri Garland with Felt / Hinamatsuri / Hina Dolls / Easy / 100-yen Shop DIY / felt / handmade / craft

Let us introduce a Hinamatsuri garland with an adorable felt texture.

First, prepare round-cut felt pieces and fabric with traditional Japanese patterns.

Cut the fabric into a V-shape and stick it onto the felt to create an open-collar body.

Make a face using another round felt piece and shape the hair to fit the face.

Attach the body and face together to complete the hina doll.

Add eyes and rosy cheeks as you like.

You can also cut red and white felt in wavy lines and layer them like ruffles to make cherry blossoms, and stack diamond-shaped pieces of three-colored felt to make hishimochi.

Attach the decorations to a string, and your garland is complete.

You’ll feel the Hinamatsuri atmosphere the moment you put it up.

Give it a try!

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Fluffy wall-hanging Hina dolls

[Hanging Decoration] Fluffy! Wall-hanging Hina Dolls [March Craft Project]

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.

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Swaying Cherry Blossoms

[Craft Idea] Swaying Sakura — Cherry Blossom (April) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation, Day Services, Occupational Therapy OT, Childcare) (Quilling) (Creative)

Here’s an idea for a wall decoration that evokes cherry blossom petals swaying in the wind.

Make petals by cutting origami paper into rectangles and forming each piece into a loop.

Combine four to five petals and glue a yellow piece in the center to create a three-dimensional cherry blossom.

If you press the inside of the flower and leaf pieces with a bamboo skewer to add curvature, they’ll gain a soft, rounded 3D look.

Connect the finished blossoms and leaves with thread and attach them to the wall so the design sways when a breeze passes through.

It’s a decoration that’s both visually striking and dynamic, letting you feel the arrival of spring.

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Hina dolls in clear pockets

[Hinamatsuri Craft] Easy with Clear Pockets! How to Make Hina Dolls [Ashitaba Channel]

These are soft, cute Hina dolls made with clear pockets and tissue paper.

You can enjoy the finished pieces even after making them by displaying them in seniors’ rooms and more.

Crumple tissue paper in colors inspired by the Emperor (odairi-sama) and Empress (ohina-sama), roll it into balls, and place it into clear pockets to form the bodies.

Since you use your hands and fingertips, it can help stimulate the brain.

Attach a face drawn on construction paper to the body you just made to complete the doll.

Prepare a decorated paper plate or backing, paste the dolls on, and hang it on the wall.

With a little creativity—like making it into a wreath—it becomes a lovely interior decoration or display piece.

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Hina dolls made with jelly cups

Hinamatsuri Craft: Easy Jelly Cup Hina Dolls – How to Make Dolls for the Doll’s Festival

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!

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