For Seniors: Simple and Fun Hina Matsuri Crafts—An Idea Collection Using Various Materials
As Hinamatsuri approaches, you might feel like adding a touch of springtime brightness to your room.
That’s why we recommend easy Hinamatsuri crafts you can enjoy casually.
We’ll share ideas for items like hanging ornaments and tabletop decorations that you can make using various materials such as felt and pompoms.
Many of them can be finished without sewing, letting you savor the seasonal tradition while keeping your hands busy—a delightful bonus.
Once you display your finished pieces, the space will instantly feel brighter.
Be sure to enjoy some conversation together as you try your hand at crafts brimming with the colors of spring.
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[For Seniors] Simple and Fun Hinamatsuri Crafts: A Collection of Ideas Using Various Materials (91–100)
Peach blossom frame
This frame, featuring peach blossoms popular during the Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri), makes a perfect gift.
It’s an appealing craft that can be easily made with origami, so why not incorporate it into a day-service craft activity? To make the flowers, fold the origami paper, sketch a peach blossom pattern, then cut it with scissors and unfold.
Use a quarter of a standard origami sheet.
Next, create the frame base with thick paper or cardboard and cover it with colored construction paper.
Finally, place a favorite picture or drawing inside the frame and adorn it with the peach blossoms to finish! You can also decorate the blossoms with beads or stickers for an extra lovely touch.
Hina dolls with dancing cherry blossoms
How about a craft that lets you enjoy cherry blossoms fluttering in the air? This project is fun both while making it and after it’s finished, so it’s perfect for craft recreation with seniors.
Use origami and construction paper to make the Empress (Ohinasama) and Emperor (Odairisama).
Attach them to a fan-shaped base and secure the base to a clear plastic cup.
Cut off the round knotted end of a balloon and stretch the balloon over the cup.
Don’t forget to put origami “cherry blossoms” or pom-poms inside the cup first! When you pull the balloon, the cherry blossoms inside will flutter.
It’s enjoyable to make, display, and play with—give this project a try!
The translucent look makes the Hina dolls cute.
How about a Hinamatsuri craft with a cute translucent look made from a clear file? Cut a clear file to any size you like and apply masking tape along all four edges.
Choosing your favorite colors or patterns adds originality and looks lovely.
Decorate with round stickers, then make and attach the Emperor and Empress dolls from construction paper.
Add peach blossoms or bonbori lanterns as you like, and it’s done.
It looks cute on a wall, but you can make the most of the translucency by hanging it by a window—the ways to display it are endless! Enjoy decorating it however you prefer.
Paper-cup Hina dolls
These are Hina dolls made from paper cups that you can whip up in very little time.
All you need are patterned paper cups and origami paper—everything can be found at the 100-yen shop, so the low cost is another nice perk! They’re perfect for chatting and crafting together at a day service center.
First, draw the Hina dolls’ faces on the bottom of the paper cups and their sleeves on the sides.
Next, make cuts in the cup, leaving about 1.5 cm from the bottom intact, and cut out the sleeve areas as well.
Finally, fold the faces upright and adjust the sleeves so they lift slightly, then add accessories like crowns made from origami to finish.
Display them as ornaments and enjoy decorating your room.
Bonbori (lanterns) made with toilet paper rolls and origami
Let’s make some bonbori lanterns that gently illuminate both sides of the Emperor and Empress dolls.
If you have a toilet paper roll and origami paper ready, you can make them easily.
Use the toilet paper roll for the lantern body, and create the glowing flame and decorative patterns with origami.
Choosing your favorite origami will give you colorful, unique lanterns.
You’ll be cutting the toilet paper roll into a lantern shape, so please be careful when using scissors.
It might be a good idea for staff to prepare pre-cut lantern shapes in advance and have older adults do the decorating.
Once finished, you’ll have a charming piece that gives off a soft, gentle glow.
Cut-and-paste Hina Dolls
These cute Hina dolls are easy to make by simply cutting and sticking fabric.
All you do is attach fabric with double-sided tape onto a Styrofoam ball.
For a neat finish, cut slits in the excess fabric at the bottom and overlap them as you stick them down.
Add eyes, a mouth, and a crown to complete a charming, round little Hina doll.
It’s perfect for people who enjoy detailed handiwork and also great for finger dexterity training, so consider incorporating it into craft activities for Hinamatsuri at your day service facility.
In conclusion
How did you like these Hinamatsuri craft ideas you can enjoy with older adults? Projects made with a variety of familiar materials—like pom-poms, felt, and tissue paper flowers—are great for stimulating both the fingers and the brain. Savoring a seasonal tradition while keeping your hands busy can add a warm touch of color to everyday life. We hope you enjoy creating your favorite pieces.