[For Seniors] Have Fun with Recreation! Origami Ideas

poinsettia

[Origami] Poinsettia / Paper-Cut Flower (57) 🎄 Poinsettia Origami

Poinsettias, which vividly brighten up the winter season, strongly evoke Christmas with their red and green appearance.

How about recreating a poinsettia with origami to feel a touch of warmth amid the cold? The method involves cutting origami into shapes that look like spread leaves and layering them, but by giving each part crisp creases, you create depth when they’re stacked.

Make sure to press firm creases into each piece, fold and cut, and then layer them while keeping a sense of softness in mind.

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peach blossoms

[Origami] Peach Flower 3D Folding Method - Origami Peach Flower Tutorial (NiceNo1)

Peach blossoms, which bloom as spring grows warmer, are known to share many similarities with cherry blossoms, such as their small pink flowers.

Let’s create peach blossoms that capture that beauty and warmth by making a three-dimensional version with origami.

First, cut the origami paper into a pentagon.

Using the creases—which also serve as guides—fold it into a shape with five pointed directions.

From there, shape each tip into a petal, and you’re done.

It’s a design where precise small refolds are key.

The reverse side of the paper also becomes part of the design, so the impression will change depending on the color you choose.

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Standing Kintarō

Origami 3D Kintaro

Kintaro, the folk tale character, has a strong image of power, which makes him perfect for the Children’s Day theme of wishing for growth.

This piece is about recreating Kintaro with origami, paying attention to creases and the shapes of each part to build a three-dimensional figure.

Use skin-toned origami paper for the base, and be mindful of the angles of the folds so it can stand on its own.

Then add decoration: use red origami for the body parts based on a triangle, and black origami for the face part shaped like a square pouch.

Since the body and face are made separately, it’s important to keep an eye on the size balance as you work.

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a bouquet of tulips

Standing Bouquet! How to Make Cute Tulips with Origami – Standing Bouquets: Crafting Adorable Mini Tulips from Paper! / Tutorial

In spring, you sometimes see tulips blooming in park flowerbeds or along the roadside.

Older adults who go out for a walk may feel the arrival of spring when they see the blooming tulips.

So for a May craft, let’s make tulips, the flowers that herald spring.

We’ll fold them with origami so they have a three-dimensional finish.

Using patterned or transparent origami paper gives them an even lovelier look.

Attach wire for the stem and add leaves to complete the flower.

Bundle several tulips together to make a bouquet.

Having a beautiful bouquet of tulips you made yourself can give you a real sense of accomplishment.

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Three-dimensional origami iris

Paper Iris Tutorial: How to Make an Iris (Ayame)

We’d like to introduce an origami craft featuring a beautiful three-dimensional iris.

You’ll need green washi paper, craft wire, and purple origami paper.

First, make the flower.

Fold the origami paper vertically, horizontally, and diagonally to create crease lines.

Fold along these lines to collapse the paper, then fold and open each edge one by one.

Once the shape is set, gently open it while curving with your fingertips to form the flower.

Next, make the stem.

Apply glue to the washi paper and attach the wire and the flower together.

For the leaves, cut the washi into long, narrow strips and neaten the top edges.

When everything is ready, arrange the flower and leaves in a vase.

You’ll be pleased with a result that hardly looks like it was made from origami.

The fingerwork involved and the task of arranging with an eye for balance can also be expected to help prevent cognitive decline.

Carp streamers made only with origami

[Children’s Day Origami] Easy and Cute Carp Streamer Folding / Koinobori, Arrow Wheel, Pole — Origami Carp Streamer

Easy prep! Here’s a koi-shaped windsock (koinobori) you can make with a single sheet of origami paper.

First, fold the paper along the diagonal to make a crease.

Open it, then fold both sides toward the center to mark the lines.

After folding to the marks, flip it over and fold the left and right corners toward the center.

Flip it over again and fold the remaining corners.

Flip once more and fold along the center line.

Make a small cut with scissors on the tail section; flip it over and fold the clipped corners.

Fold the whole piece in half, then draw or stick on eyes and scales with a pen or stickers to finish.

There are some fine steps, but using your fingers while thinking stimulates the brain and may help prevent cognitive decline.

Give it a try!

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Kintaro

[Children’s Day Origami] Easy! Cute Kintaro Folding Instructions / Origami Koinobori

On Children’s Day in May, many households display Kintaro dolls.

They are put up with the wish that children will grow up kind and lively like Kintaro.

So for a May origami craft, let’s try folding Kintaro.

If you fold the face, hair, and body with separate sheets of origami paper, you can create a piece that looks just like the real Kintaro.

The folds aren’t very complicated and are simple enough that older adults may also find this project easy to do.

Adding an origami carp streamer to the finished piece or mounting it on a backing board for display will make it look wonderful.