[For Seniors] Brighten up the rainy season! A collection of origami hydrangea ideas
Hydrangeas are popular flowers that add color to the rainy season.
This time, we’ll show you how to make hydrangeas with origami—a simple activity that even older adults can enjoy.
Using your hands is not only brain training for seniors, but it can also help maintain and improve concentration and memory.
Displaying the finished hydrangeas lets you savor the rainy season, too.
Since it can be hard to go outside during the rainy season, crafts are a great indoor recreation activity.
By all means, try it at adult day care centers and other senior facilities!
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[For Seniors] Brighten up the rainy season! A roundup of hydrangea origami ideas (11–20)
Pink hydrangeas spilling out from the forehead
We’re pleased to introduce an adorable pink hydrangea decoration that overflows from its frame.
First, prepare small pieces of pink origami paper and cut them into quarters.
Fold each piece into a triangle twice, then stand and fold each side halfway front and back, pressing flat as you go.
Round off the left and right corners with scissors, fold one layer back, and crease it well.
Once you have the crease, open up the petal.
Repeat the same steps for all the prepared papers.
Make the leaves, and once they’re ready, start attaching everything to the frame.
Finish by placing a bead in the center of each flower.
It’s perfect as a room decor accent, too.
Hydrangea lampshade
Here’s how to make a hydrangea lampshade using tissue paper and washi paper.
This project just involves sticking on square-cut pieces of paper, with no complicated steps, so it’s great even if you’re not into fine, detailed work.
Brush diluted glue onto square pieces of tissue paper and stick them onto a sheet of washi that will serve as the base.
Once everything is attached, brush the remaining glue over the entire surface of the washi, making that side the top.
After the washi dries, roll it into a cylinder, secure it with a clip, and place a lamp inside to finish.
You can also keep it flat and stick it onto glass for a beautiful, Japanese-style stained-glass effect.
Hydrangeas made as wall decorations
This hydrangea decoration is made by attaching origami flowers—crafted from three small sheets of origami paper in similar colors—to a styrofoam bowl.
Because the bowl is three-dimensional and the flowers are inserted into slits rather than simply glued on, it should result in a fuller, more voluminous look.
Finally, thread a string through the top so you can hang it on a wall, door, or by the entrance—it’s very cute and adds a seasonal touch.
You can choose your preferred color scheme—pinks, purples, blues, etc.—to create a colorful hydrangea.
Hydrangea made from a single sheet of origami paper
When it comes to origami hydrangeas, they’re often completed by combining many small pieces, but this hydrangea can be made from a single sheet of origami paper.
It’s composed of three tiers of petals, so the process is a bit more complex—give it a try.
Since it’s intricate, the key is to make crisp, well-defined creases as you go.
Using origami paper with a gradient or mottled pattern will make it look more three-dimensional, so it’s recommended.
If it feels difficult, you might find it helpful to lightly mark the lines you need to fold with a pencil.
Hydrangeas made with origami and a stapler
The hydrangea origami introduced here is easier to make by fastening with a stapler than by folding alone.
It’s recommended for those who don’t have much time but still want to create something intricate.
To achieve a more three-dimensional and colorful result, use several sheets of origami in the same color family with slight variations in shade.
Along with the flowers, you can also make parts like snails and water droplets; string them together to create a lovely decoration.
Of course, you can also make just the flowers and mount them three-dimensionally in a frame.
Rain Boots and Hydrangeas
Is the rainy season the same time as the peak season for hydrangeas? For many older adults, the word “rainy season” might bring hydrangea flowers to mind.
Here’s a recommended craft for the rainy season: a project featuring rain boots and hydrangeas.
Make the rain boots using origami paper or construction paper.
Create the hydrangeas with craft supplies like felt fabric, cloth, lace, and pearls.
Attach the boots and hydrangeas to a backing board, thread a string for hanging, and it’s complete.
To enhance the rainy-season feel, you can also add raindrops made from construction paper.
[For Seniors] Brighten the Rainy Season! A Collection of Origami Hydrangea Ideas (21–30)
hydrangea
Here is an idea for making three-dimensional hydrangeas using origami.
By layering small petals made from origami and assembling them into a spherical shape, you can create a beautiful, dimensional piece that looks just like a real hydrangea.
It’s fun to experiment with color combinations, and the process lets you feel the season while also helping improve fine motor skills, imagination, and concentration.
The finished hydrangea is gorgeous as a decoration and gives a great sense of accomplishment.
Doing this in a group naturally sparks conversation and makes for an enjoyable time, so it’s also recommended as a recreational activity in senior care facilities.