[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: A Collection of Cherry Blossom Craft Ideas (41–50)
Sakura garland made with obi (kimono sash)
This is a garland made by linking cherry blossoms crafted from paper strips—its charm lies in the cute, three-dimensional look.
The key is that it’s not flat but 3D, giving it a popping sense of motion and strength.
First, fold two types of strips—one short and one long—into a zigzag shape, then bend the pointed tips and connect them into loops.
Finally, flip each piece over and neaten it to complete the cherry blossom shape, and then string them together to finish the whole garland.
Try varying the intensity of the pink strips and explore arrangements that make the colors look even more vibrant.
Cherry Blossoms in the Moonlit Night
Cherry blossoms at night have a different kind of beauty from those seen during the day, don’t they? In daylight, the blossoms look delicately charming with their cute pink petals.
But under moonlight or illumination, they give off a more mature atmosphere.
Here’s a perfect wall decoration idea featuring night-time cherry blossoms for seniors who love yozakura.
Choose darker construction paper for the background of the cherry trees and blossoms, and add a moon to create a night-sakura scene.
As they make the blossoms, seniors will likely feel the arrival of spring.
Looking at the finished piece, they may appreciate the beauty of night cherry blossoms and even reminisce about their past cherry blossom memories.
Cherry blossom paper cutout
Let me introduce an idea for making paper-cut cherry blossoms by folding origami into a specific shape and cutting it with scissors.
First, fold the origami into a triangle, then make three crease folds.
After that, fold it four more times, and the folding steps are done.
Draw half of a petal shape on it and cut along the line with scissors to create a cherry blossom shape.
The process is simple, and once you get used to it, you can make them quickly, so it’s great for decorating walls.
Enjoy making cherry blossom paper cutouts, the quintessential flower of spring!
Tulips and butterflies
Tulips in full, colorful bloom are one of the quintessential flowers of spring, and they powerfully signal that warmer days have arrived.
This is a three-dimensional decoration inspired by those springtime tulips and the butterflies fluttering around them.
First, prepare four rectangular sheets of paper, fold each in half, then cut and combine the pieces to form the tulip blossoms.
Paying close attention to how you cut the shapes and where you layer them is key to conveying the tulips’ vigor.
Finally, assemble these with stem and leaf parts for the display, add butterfly pieces around them, and you’re done.
Spring wildflowers
Let’s create a spring-themed floral mural to bring a touch of spring to your room.
You can easily make it using colored paper sold at 100-yen shops.
Since the sheets are large as-is, cut them into quarter size, and even into quarters again if needed.
For clovers, fold the paper into eighths, draw the lines, and cut along them to finish.
For five-petal flowers like cherry blossoms or pansies, you can fold at about two-thirds of the edge to get a nice shape.
Alternatively, make a six-petal flower first, then cut a slit and overlap the petals to turn it into a five-petal flower for a more three-dimensional look.
Finally, use a large sheet of colored construction paper as the base and attach the flowers and leaves you’ve made to complete your mural.
Pop-up cherry blossoms
From cherry trees laden with blossoms, one can sometimes feel a sense of luxury and impact.
The more cherry trees there are, the stronger that feeling can be, right? Let’s help older adults pick up on that atmosphere from the walls of facilities decorated with cherry-themed works.
We’ll make cherry blossoms of different sizes and colors out of construction paper.
Attach the tips of the petals you’ve made with glue.
The key is to be thoughtful about the order in which you attach them.
With a bit of planning, several blossoms can come together to create a three-dimensional finish.
Display them on the wall, and add some petals alongside to enhance the overall look even more.
Even seniors who find it difficult to go out may be able to feel the spirit of hanami by looking at these three-dimensional cherry decorations.
貼り桜 using illustrations
This is a cherry blossom collage craft using illustrations, recommended as a recreation activity in senior care facilities.
It includes steps like cutting and pasting pre-prepared illustrations, making it perfect for finger dexterity training and dementia prevention.
First, paint a background on colored paper with paints, then use glue to attach illustrations of cherry blossoms and trees that have been cut out with scissors.
Finally, trim any parts that stick out with a craft knife to neaten the edges, and it’s complete.
By changing the background colors or adding a waka poem, you can create a beautiful finished piece!
