Recommended for seniors! Origami gifts
How about giving origami as a gift to an older adult?
Origami makes a perfect present for Respect for the Aged Day, birthdays, and other special occasions.
Handmade gifts warm the heart and make people feel cozy inside.
For such occasions, flowers are a great choice in origami, as well as celebratory good-luck cranes.
Try making something with the recipient’s tastes in mind.
It’ll be even more appreciated if you include a message card along with the origami gift.
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Recommended for seniors! Origami gifts (41–50)
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.
Flower memo stand made with origami
Let’s gather the materials at a 100-yen shop and give it a try! Here’s an idea for making an origami flower memo stand.
A memo stand is an item that holds papers or cards with notes written on them, right? It’s practical because you can display messages or things you tend to forget.
What you’ll need: origami paper, wood glue, a needle bottle, tweezers, scissors, a wooden clip, and wire.
If you make the flowers with your favorite colors of origami paper, or colors that match the recipient’s image, your feelings are sure to come across.
Origami Album
Let’s give a wonderful gift made with photos and messages.
Here are some origami album ideas.
In the past, albums were typically made by filing developed photos from a photo shop.
These days, it’s easy to print photos taken on a smartphone at home or at convenience stores.
Try making an origami album using your favorite photos taken with the person you’re giving the gift to, or photos filled with memories.
It’s also great that you can freely add more pages.
Origami Photo Frame
A wonderful idea for stylishly displaying photos! Here’s an idea for an origami photo frame.
Even if you want to make a photo frame by hand, many people might think, “It seems difficult,” or “Gathering materials is a hassle.” This time, let’s make and gift a simple, stylish photo frame using origami paper and cardstock.
All you need are craft origami paper, cardstock, scissors, and a photo.
The steps are simple and easy to follow, so give it a try!
Three-dimensional water lilies
Water lilies blooming in ponds and marshes in parks and temples have a dreamy atmosphere.
During the flowering season, some older adults may go to view them as well.
Because they evoke an image of water, they’re a perfect flower for June origami projects.
Water lilies are known for their distinctive petals, which can be long and slender or rounded.
If you fold the origami first and then cut, you can create beautiful petals.
Layer the petal pieces to complete the water lily flower.
You can also make leaves out of origami and place them with the flower.
It’s also recommended to stick them on a June calendar.
Simple and cute morning glories
Let me show you how to make a simple and cute morning glory out of origami.
Start with a sheet of purple origami paper, crease it vertically and horizontally, then fold it down into a smaller shape.
Flip it over, add some patterning, and begin shaping the flower.
If you also make leaves with green origami paper, it will really bring out the flower’s colors.
A single bloom looks cute on its own, but layering several flowers makes an even nicer display.
There are lots of fine, fingertip-sized steps, but if it feels difficult, try using larger origami paper to make it easier.
Give it a try!
Real wisteria flowers
Wisteria, with its pale purple blossoms, soothes the heart just by looking at it.
Many seniors may have visited famous wisteria spots.
In this article, we’ll introduce wisteria you can enjoy indoors.
Let’s make each wisteria bloom using small 6-centimeter square origami paper.
Because the size is small and the work is intricate, it’s perfect for people who enjoy origami or are good with their hands.
After making the flowers and leaves, attach them to wire and assemble each piece to complete the arrangement.
It’s fun to make and calming to display—please consider incorporating this wisteria craft idea into your recreational activities!
