[For Seniors] Easy Koinobori Crafting: A Collection of Fun Ideas Using Various Materials

Swimming carp streamer

May seasonal wall decoration: 'Swimming Koinobori made from a single sheet of construction paper'—the scales move!! Eye-opening!! 'Template version available' How to make a swimming carp #koinobori #howto

How about making an authentic koinobori for Children’s Day in May? It would surely be a delightful gift for your grandchild as well.

The way koinobori swim in the breeze is refreshing and striking, isn’t it? Displaying a koinobori at home is sure to strengthen family bonds even more.

What we’re introducing this time is a way to make a genuine-looking koinobori from just a single sheet of construction paper.

The scales look so realistic that you might mistake it for the real thing.

The appeal is that you can easily create the scale effect simply by folding the paper and making a few slits.

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Nanaka

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Carp streamers and irises

[Craft Idea] Koinobori and Iris Flowers (May, Spring) (Wall Decorations) (Senior Recreation / OT / Day Service) (Early Childhood Education) (Origami) (Japanese Traditions)

Speaking of May, it’s all about carp streamers (koinobori) for Children’s Day.

Those koinobori swimming gracefully in the wide sky are a familiar seasonal sight in Japan, and are likely nostalgic for seniors as well.

This time, we’re introducing wall decorations featuring koinobori and irises.

Irises bloom around mid-May, and they pair beautifully when displayed alongside koinobori.

Make the koinobori in any colors you like—the scales really pop when they’re colorful.

Attach the scales to the koinobori, draw the eyes, and it’s done.

For the irises, cut a sheet of origami paper into six equal pieces and make each petal one by one.

Combine the petals, then add the stem and leaves to finish.

Brighten up your senior care facility with these wall decorations that are perfect for clear May skies.

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moko

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Message Card

[Children’s Day] How to make a message card with Kintaro and carp streamers

Let’s try making a message card for Children’s Day.

We especially encourage older adults who have grandchildren to make a Children’s Day message card.

Create items that evoke Children’s Day or the Boys’ Festival using origami or construction paper, and attach them to the card.

For example, carp streamers (koinobori), iris flowers, or Kintaro are great motifs.

Besides crafting with paper, you can also write a message with a brush or draw a picture.

A heartfelt, handmade card is sure to delight the recipient.

If you like, please use this as inspiration to create a wonderful message card.

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Nakajima Junko

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crocheted Koinobori (carp streamer)

[Crochet] How to make a carp streamer 🎏 A cute garland that fits Tsum Tsum too ♬ New Kirara Cotton, Kirameki Cotton, Seria yarn, crochet for beginners, Children's Day | crochet carp streamer

Children’s Day on May 5, a major event in May that celebrates children’s growth, wouldn’t be complete without carp streamers.

This craft project suggests making a garland inspired by those carp streamers using crochet to give it a soft look.

The process is simple: crochet a tube with yarn, change colors partway to create a gradient, and finish it with the look of a carp streamer.

The fine, repetitive step of connecting each loop one by one also makes it a perfect finger exercise.

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Carp streamers made with felt and chirimen (crepe fabric)

[Cut and Paste Only] Easy! How to Make a Hanging Koinobori Decoration with Felt and Chirimen 🎏

Here’s an introduction to making carp streamers (koinobori) using felt and chirimen crepe fabric.

Cut the felt into the shape of a koinobori.

Cover it with a piece of chirimen fabric that’s larger than the felt and attach it with a hot glue gun.

Trim off the excess, then glue on another layer of felt to reinforce it.

Attach metallic yarn along the edge of the koinobori, and add the eyes and scales.

Cut it into the shape of a banner, attach a cord, and it’s done.

Koinobori made with colorful felt and patterned chirimen fabric look lovely.

Displaying them indoors might even prompt older adults to share stories related to koinobori.

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Nakajima Junko

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