[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 (21–30)
Cherry blossom corsage
Let’s make a small, cute cherry blossom corsage.
This one is made with felt, and since you can assemble it without sewing, it’s great for recreational activities for seniors.
Cut small pieces of felt and make slits to form the cherry blossom petals.
Attach wire to flower stamens (flower peps), then secure them to the petals.
Use a glue gun to shape the flower so it looks three-dimensional.
Make the calyx with green felt and wrap brown floral tape around the wire.
Bundle several cherry blossoms made in the same way to complete the piece.
It’s a perfect motif for the cherry blossom season, as well as entrance and graduation ceremonies.
It would also make a delightful gift for a grandchild.
Try making this piece and give it to someone special.
Pop-up cherry blossom card
Let’s make a pop-up cherry blossom card that’s perfect for celebrations like school entrance, graduation, or passing an exam! It’s simple yet stylish, and easy to create.
After cutting a circle from construction paper and folding it into a triangle, lightly sketch a petal-inspired design and cut along the lines.
Open it up, then make a slit along one fold and glue two petals overlapping to give it a three-dimensional look.
Finally, fix it to the center of your card base—and you’re done! You can write a message and decorate it with stickers or washi tape to make it even more festive.
Hanging ornaments
We’d like to introduce a lovely spring hanging decoration that gently sways in the breeze.
You can make it with just origami paper and string, so it’s perfect for craft activities in senior care facilities.
Prepare both solid-colored and patterned origami paper, cut three circles of each, and fold them in half.
Glue the solid and patterned halves alternately, attach them to a string, and your temari ball is finished.
Next, fold three sheets of origami paper in half vertically, stack and glue them together, then draw a pencil outline so it forms a cherry blossom shape and cut it out.
When you open it, you’ll have a symmetrical flower.
Snip small cuts into the petals to make it look like a sakura blossom, then attach it to the string to complete the piece.
Gazing at your hanging decoration while feeling the warm spring breeze is sure to bring a peaceful moment.
Wrapping paper cups with a cherry blossom pattern
Here’s a paper cup wrapping idea that’s perfect for casual gifts.
This version uses cherry blossom–patterned paper cups from a 100-yen shop, so it’s super easy to make! First, cut off the rim of the paper cup, then gently flatten the top and punch holes with a hole punch.
Next, tuck the gift inside the cup, thread a ribbon through the holes, and tie it.
It already looks lovely as is, but if you add cherry blossom decorations made from felt or craft paper, it will look even more festive!
Cherry blossom curtain made with tissue paper
These cherry blossom curtains have a soft, spring-perfect vibe.
They’re easy to make with tissue paper, so they’re a great idea for craft activities at day service centers, too! You can make them by stacking a few sheets of tissue paper and folding them accordion-style, but using flower paper available at 100-yen shops is very convenient.
To make them, cut tissue paper into petals, thread them onto string to form curtain-like strands, and add a tissue-paper cherry blossom at the top.
They look beautiful not only on walls but also by windows, where the sunlight makes them shine—highly recommended.
Cherry blossoms made with a craft punch
When you think of a punch, you might picture making round holes, but there are actually craft punches that cut out specific shapes—and there are cherry blossom shapes, too.
This idea uses those punches to make cherry blossoms.
First, punch out two blossoms, one large and one small, and layer and glue them together.
Then punch out the parts to use as stamens and attach them to the center of the blossom.
Since attaching the stamens is a delicate task, tweezers come in handy.
It’s a very easy project, so be sure to use it for your spring crafting!
Cherry Blossom Torn-Paper Collage
Chigiri-e, a torn-paper collage, is a popular hobby that’s easy to try.
Because it uses your fingertips, it’s also effective for finger rehabilitation in seniors and for helping prevent dementia.
As a spring craft, let’s make cherry blossoms with chigiri-e! Using the color pages of a newspaper keeps costs down and is economical.
Tear five heart-shaped petals and combine them to create a cherry blossom.
Depending on which parts of the newspaper you use, each piece will turn out uniquely original.
Just tear and paste for seasonal greeting cards, and you’ve got a lovely gift.