[For Seniors] Feel the Arrival of Spring: A Collection of Cherry Blossom Craft Ideas
In this article, we introduce recommended “sakura craft” ideas for those looking for inspiration.
When you think of spring, many older adults probably picture cherry blossoms.
While many people look forward to cherry-blossom viewing, some have fewer opportunities to go out as they get older.
We hope even those individuals can feel the spring season while spending time in their rooms.
This time, we’ve gathered a range of ideas—from practical small items to decorations you can simply enjoy displaying.
There are also easy projects, like making decorations by dabbing with a sponge (tampon technique) and cutting and pasting illustrations.
Please use these ideas as a reference!
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[For Seniors] Feel the Arrival of Spring: Cherry Blossom Craft Ideas (11–20)
Sakura haiku decoration
Let’s make a haiku decoration adorned with cherry blossoms.
Cut pink origami paper into thin strips and overlap the ends to glue them into a loop.
Flatten the loop, then fold one side inward to shape a petal.
The key is to give it a rounded form.
Make five of the same petals and glue them together to create a cherry blossom.
Write your haiku on a backing sheet made from construction paper and attach the blossom to complete a lovely wall decoration.
Add extra petals, too, and enjoy arranging them.
If you write haiku you came up with during a cherry-blossom viewing activity or a nature walk activity, it will become a delightful, memorable keepsake.
Collage of cherry blossoms
Why not feel the arrival of spring with a cherry blossom collage? Prepare a sheet of stiff black cardstock and cut it in half.
Use a cherry blossom craft punch to cut designs from patterned paper or origami, making lots of blossoms.
Draw the tree trunk on the black cardstock with a white colored pencil, then glue on the blossoms.
Layer them so they overlap and fill in the gaps.
When applying glue, don’t coat the entire piece—apply it only to part of each blossom and attach it lightly to create a three-dimensional effect.
The contrast of vivid blossoms against the black cardstock makes for a beautiful piece.
Because it uses fine finger movements, it’s great for finger dexterity training for seniors.
Consider incorporating it into craft recreation activities at senior care facilities.
Three-dimensional cherry blossom paper flower
Using colored construction paper or TANT paper to make three-dimensional cherry blossoms can be tricky, right? For anyone who finds that difficult, try making cherry blossoms with a craft punch.
With a craft punch, you can create 3D blossoms very easily.
After punching out the cherry blossom shapes, start adding creases.
Making these creases is the key to creating dimensional flowers! Make small cuts between the petals, then use a stylus or a pencil to gently curl the petals.
Press down the center, attach beads, and your cherry blossom is complete.
They look lovely when added to message cards or colored paper.
Give it a try!
Cherry blossom decoration made of paper
We’d like to introduce a cherry blossom craft that’s perfect as a mobile part, gently swaying indoors when hung with a string.
Prepare several sheets of construction paper cut into long, narrow rectangles.
Fold the paper and staple the ends to create cherry blossoms.
Older adults might recall past events while making these, too.
Conversations may liven up with memories of cherry-blossom viewing and stories from cherry blossom season.
Making many and decorating a wall to form a large cherry tree would also be lovely.
Try various arrangements and enjoy creating your own cherry blossom pieces.
Let’s draw cherry blossoms with a straw
Starting around late March, there are regions where cherry blossoms begin to bloom, right? Many older adults may also associate cherry blossoms with spring.
Let’s make an easy cherry blossom craft using straws.
Cut slits into the tip of a straw to divide it into five sections.
The five split tips will look like cherry blossom petals.
Apply pink paint to the five-sectioned tip.
If you dab the straw onto a backing sheet, it will look like cherry blossoms are blooming.
If you use colored paper as the backing, it becomes a lovely wall decoration.
Or you could press the straw like a cherry blossom stamp onto a postcard to create your own card.
Cherry blossom garland
This is a cherry blossom garland that can easily bring spring colors to your room.
Since it’s simple to make with paper, it’s a perfect idea for craft activities at day service centers.
Combine pastel-colored paper with cherry blossom patterned paper to create a garland in gentle hues! By folding the paper and cutting it with scissors, you can easily form petal shapes.
Pair the petals—given dimension with creases—with paper balls made from the same sheets for a lovely touch! Adjust the paper colors to suit your room’s atmosphere and enjoy making it.
[For Seniors] Feel the Arrival of Spring: Cherry Blossom Craft Ideas (21–30)
Hanging ornaments made from felted wool balls
Don’t many Japanese people like cherry blossoms? Perhaps because they’re also a representative flower of Japan, cherry blossoms go well with Japanese-style crafts.
A hanging ornament made from yarn balls decorated with cherry blossoms also has a traditional Japanese feel.
Use a balled-up piece of aluminum foil as the core and wrap yarn around it and around it.
Attach strings to the top and bottom of the yarn ball.
Make cherry blossom flowers out of felt and glue them onto the yarn ball.
Adding cherry leaves will enhance the cherry-blossom look.
You can hang it indoors as is, or add hardware and use it as a keychain—both are recommended.