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

Eraser-stamp Hina dolls

[Eraser stamps] I’ll stamp the March calendar with hina doll stamps 😄

How about making a gentle-looking Hina Doll calendar using eraser stamps made from various parts? Cut out the necessary pieces: connect rectangular parts to form the tiered stand, and use circular parts for the faces, and so on.

When stamping, it’s a good idea to wipe each part stamp with kneaded eraser to keep the colors from mixing.

The parts can be shared among several people, and regardless of drawing skill, you can simply stamp away in your favorite colors—pat, pat—to create an adorable set of Hina dolls.

Give it a try!

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hiyori

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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 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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Nakajima Junko

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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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Hinamatsuri wreath

[Simple 🌸 Cute] How to Make a Hina Matsuri Wreath [All from the 100-Yen Shop] Handmade Hina Dolls 🎎 Pom-Pom Series!

This is a soft and cute craft that combines Hina dolls with a wreath, all made from soft felt pom-poms.

First, thread pom-poms onto wire, form them into a ring to make the wreath, and then create Hina dolls sized to match that ring.

Hina dolls with a rabbit motif are recommended—this lets you take advantage of the pom-poms’ round shape while clearly highlighting the spring theme.

Using spring-inspired colors throughout is an important point that helps convey the joy of the warm season’s arrival.

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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Japanese-style tapestry

A tapestry inspired by the Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri)

Tapestries that look just like traditional Hina dolls are cute and lovely, but how about making a tapestry inspired by the Hinamatsuri festival like this one? First, create a padded motif inspired by the Emperor’s kimono and another padded motif inspired by the Empress, making them about the same size.

Attach them to a base fabric with batting sandwiched inside, and do the quilting.

Finish by appliquéing pieces of chirimen fabric cut into flower shapes here and there.

Since it’s made of fabric, it doesn’t take up much space and is easy to store.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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