Recommended for seniors! Origami gifts

A kusudama that bursts open like a flower blooming in an instant.

【Origami】Basic Flower Kusudama – Origami Kusudama Flower

Let me introduce a kusudama that looks like it’s made of connected flowers.

It’s a gorgeous and cute piece, perfect for hanging as a decoration for the Peach Festival, and you can even arrange it into a kusudama bouquet.

Using a single sheet of origami, you fold both the petals and the parts that resemble stamens and pistils at the center of the flower.

Combine five of these units to complete one flower.

Even on its own, it makes an adorable origami flower.

Apply glue near the tips of the petals and connect the flowers to form the kusudama.

It really looks like a ball of blooming flowers, and I think even older adults would enjoy seeing the finished piece.

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Kusudama making with origami

Kusudama Origami: Introducing an easy trick [Kusudama] Origami

When you look at an origami kusudama, you can’t help but be captivated by its beautiful form, can you? Among older adults, there are surely people who want to fold kusudama or who simply enjoy making them.

Kusudama often feature bright colors and shapes that seem difficult to create.

That’s because they use many parts made from multiple sheets of origami paper.

When making the parts, folding several sheets together at once may make the process easier.

The key is to fold even the finer sections in batches.

Try creating a wonderful piece together with older adults in whatever way is easiest to fold.

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A kusudama made from a single sheet of origami

Easy kusudama made from a single sheet of origami paper

Kusudama made from origami look beautiful because of their colors and shapes.

However, they often use many sheets of paper and require complex folds.

So here, we’ll introduce a kusudama you can make from a single sheet of origami paper—something many older adults can enjoy trying.

First, fold and unfold the paper to create crease lines, then begin shaping along those creases.

These creases will form the kusudama’s geometric structure.

Like making an origami paper balloon, you’ll inflate it by blowing air into it to form the kusudama.

After inflating, gently prod along the fold lines with your fingers or a bamboo skewer to refine the shape.

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shooting star

[Can be made with one sheet of origami] Cute shooting star origami – Origami Shooting Star Tanabata decoration

The origami “shooting star,” perfect for the Tanabata night sky, is a magical and delightful craft to look at.

After folding a star shape and adding a tail, it looks just like a real shooting star streaking across the night sky.

By changing the colors and length, you can create decorations with a variety of expressions.

It’s easy for older adults to try, and the gentle, finger-focused work can help stimulate the brain.

Displaying them together with tanzaku strips and the Milky Way will bring out the Tanabata spirit even more.

Why not make a wish and create a shooting star with origami?

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a bouquet of tulips

[Easy Origami] How to Make a Tulip Bouquet for Graduation and School Entrance ♡ With Ribbon, Message Card, and Wrapping

Did you know that tulips, which bloom in vibrant colors from late March to mid-April, come in a wide variety of hues? In addition to classic red, yellow, and white, there are even black and purple tulips! Let’s try folding tulips with origami in your favorite colors.

Use quarter-size pieces of origami paper to make the flowers, and combine two pieces to form the stem.

Attach the flowers to wrapping paper with a ribbon, and you’re done.

They make a lovely gift for family and friends on special occasions.

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Sakura Japanese-style ornament

[Origami Japanese Cherry Blossoms] / Origami Cherry Blossom / Origami Flower / origamicherryblossom / cherryblossomdecoration / origamiflower

Cherry trees color Japan’s spring.

Seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom in parks and other places gives you a sense of seasonal charm, doesn’t it? Let’s make a Japanese-style cherry blossom decoration that captures that feeling of spring.

Use three sheets of origami in different sizes, accordion-fold them, apply glue, and connect them.

Create a three-dimensional cherry blossom out of origami.

Because it’s three-dimensional, some steps are quite detailed.

Older adults who enjoy origami will likely have fun making it.

If the finer parts are difficult, people around them should lend a hand.

Assemble the cherry blossom petals and place them on the accordion-folded origami to finish.

It will look lovely displayed at home.

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Cactus and flowers

[Origami] How to fold a cute cactus and flower – easy origami flower

A cactus characterized by prickly spines.

Cacti also bloom in a variety of colors, such as red, yellow, and white.

It varies by species, but they mainly flower from early spring to around summer.

Some older adults may also be growing cacti at home.

Let’s make a potted, flowering cactus out of origami that you can display at home.

Fold along the creases you’ve made to create the pot.

Use accordion folds to add creases, shape, and form the cactus.

Fold a triangle three times, cut off the excess, and make the cactus flower.

Put all the parts together to finish.

Real cacti have flowers in many different colors.

With your origami piece, try making the flowers in whatever colors you like.

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