For Seniors: Feel the Arrival of Warm Spring. Introducing Origami Ideas
When we get through the cold winter and start to feel the warmth of spring, it somehow lifts our spirits, doesn’t it? What comes to mind for you when you think of spring? Perhaps iconic spring plants like cherry blossoms and dandelions, or creatures like butterflies and ladybugs.
In this article, we’ll introduce origami ideas that let you feel the arrival of spring indoors.
Nice-weather days are perfect for a stroll, but going out isn’t always easy for everyone.
These spring-themed origami projects are perfect for such times and will instantly brighten up your space.
In addition to plants and animals, there are pieces that fit spring-related events, too.
Why not decorate your room and enjoy the feeling of spring’s arrival?
[For Seniors] Feel the Arrival of Warm Spring. Introducing Origami Ideas (1–10)
Hanging ornaments of plum blossoms and Japanese bush warblersNEW!
As spring approaches, plum blossom and bush warbler hanging ornaments are lovely items that let you enjoy a spring atmosphere indoors.
Fold 7.5 cm square origami paper in half twice to make a triangle.
After folding so the triangle is divided into three equal parts, draw petal shapes and cut them out with scissors.
Open it up, attach patterns made with a hole punch, add slits, and you’ll have a three-dimensional plum blossom.
For the bush warbler, use four types of origami in different colors and sizes.
Draw and cut out the body, wings, and beak for each.
Once all the parts are assembled, attach them to a paper cord along with the plum blossoms, and you’re done! It’s very easy to make, so give it a try.
Clover and a VaseNEW!
These cute creations are perfect for the colorful spring season.
Prepare origami in your favorite colors and make a four-leaf clover and a vase.
The four-leaf clover is made from a single sheet of origami paper.
If you make several in different sizes and colors, they’ll give a bright, festive impression.
The leaves have a three-dimensional finish, so they look striking.
For the clover’s stem, roll a strip of origami paper thinly, flatten it, and attach it.
Place the clovers in an origami vase shaped with a bit of volume, and display them at home.
If you like, using puffy stickers to create little insects and sticking them on is also recommended.
lily of the valleyNEW!
This decoration involves making lilies of the valley in origami—flowers that bloom in a connected row—and arranging them to create a spring scene.
Use green origami paper to make the leaves and stems flat, then attach three-dimensional white flowers to them.
First, cut the white paper into petal shapes and glue them together to create a rounded form; that softness is the key point.
Since the palette is a simple two-color scheme of green and white, think about a background that makes those colors stand out, and arrange everything in a well-balanced way.
Plump StrawberryNEW!
Spring is the season that overcomes winter and brings abundant harvests, and we find more chances to see colors that feel warm.
This decoration features a strawberry motif that evokes the warmth of spring, layered with leaves for a colorful look.
The key is to crease both the leaf parts and the strawberry parts firmly—create them so they have a three-dimensional feel, then layer them together.
Treat each layered strawberry-and-leaf as a single set, and enhance the sense of depth by experimenting with how you arrange those sets.
Balancing with the background is also an important point for conveying warmth.
Tulips and DaisiesNEW!
When it comes to flowers that bloom in spring, tulips are a classic—their richly varied, colorful blossoms capture the excitement of the season.
This decoration features colorful tulips made from origami, arranged side by side to look just like a flower field.
The key to the flowers is to crease them firmly so they take on a three-dimensional shape, creating a cute, rounded look.
It’s also recommended to place daisy (marguerite) motifs around them; consider the balance as you arrange everything to make it look even more beautiful.
yaezakura (double-flowered cherry blossoms)NEW!
Cherry blossoms are a motif that symbolizes spring in Japan, and their soft colors really convey the warmth of the season.
This decoration expresses cherry blossoms with origami, layering petals to create a double-flowered yaezakura finish.
The tree is attached flat onto a background mount, and then three-dimensional flower pieces are arranged on top.
Doubling the flowers is a key point for adding depth, and giving them creases so they appear slightly lifted enhances the three-dimensional effect.
Letting small petals seem to dance around suggests a spring breeze, which is also recommended.
Mount Fuji and cherry blossomsNEW!
Cherry blossoms are an indispensable motif of spring in Japan; their pink appearance alone evokes the excitement of the season.
This decoration places cherry blossom and Mount Fuji motifs side by side to express Japanese spring.
It’s a simple composition—arranging an origami Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms on a backing—but by giving each a three-dimensional finish, their beauty is enhanced.
Adding deliberate wrinkles to create a natural look and other subtle touches may be key points for achieving a beautiful result.