[Day Service] Excited for Hinamatsuri! Craft ideas to brighten up your room
Seasonal craft recreation is a special activity for older adults to savor the four seasons.That said, many staff members may be searching for new ideas, thinking that Hinamatsuri crafts end up being similar every year.In this article, we introduce craft ideas perfect for day-service settings during Hinamatsuri.We’ve gathered a wide range—from projects you can easily start with familiar materials to more elaborate works that are fun to focus on.All of these are enjoyable ideas that can help expand communication with those around you, so please enjoy the conversations as you work on them.
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Cherry blossom mobile
Will there already be places where cherry blossoms start blooming in March? The pink, white, and red hues of cherry blossom petals perfectly match the image of Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day), don’t they? So, here’s a cherry blossom mobile craft.
You’ll use tissue paper and a toilet paper roll.
Shape the toilet paper roll into a cherry blossom petal and cut it into 5-millimeter-wide rings.
Glue the cut rings onto the tissue paper, then cut the tissue paper into petal shapes.
Arrange the petals into a cherry blossom shape, attach a string, and hang it up to finish.
The gently swaying cherry blossom mobile evokes the feeling of petals dancing in the wind.
It’s a lovely way for older adults to sense the season through a cherry blossom craft, too.
How about displaying it together with peach blossoms?
Hina dolls you can make with just three folds
Just three folds! Here’s a simple Hina doll you can make even if you’re not good at origami.
Using patterned paper gives it a stylish finish, so it’s highly recommended.
Try making it while chatting with older adults.
First, fold the paper about one-third of the way, then turn it vertically and fold about one-third again.
Finally, angle it and fold the bottom portion to the back, and you’re done! If you want a rounder head, slightly fold the top outward.
You can also add accents by placing washi tape on the inside of the kimono, draw any face you like, or make and attach a crown or a shaku from origami—feel free to customize and have fun.
Adding small accessories will give it a more realistic look.
How to fold a glamorous kimono
We’d like to introduce a dazzling kimono folding method that’s sure to shine for Hinamatsuri.
It might be a bit challenging, but it’s also great for finger dexterity training for seniors, so why not give it a try? By layering two sheets of origami—one for the outer layer and one for the inner layer—you can create a realistic kimono look! Also, fold the hakama and the face separately with origami and combine them.
The basic kimono instructions are the same for both the Empress (Ohinasama) and the Emperor (Odairisama), so have fun arranging them by changing the colors of the paper!
Hina dolls made with tissue paper
Let’s make a gorgeous Hina doll using tissue paper flowers! Stack about five sheets of tissue paper and fold them in an accordion.
Staple the center.
For added safety, it’s recommended to secure it by wrapping pipe cleaners or tape around the center.
Carefully fan it out so the whole piece becomes rounded, taking care not to tear the tissue paper, and then attach a Hina doll face made from colored construction paper to the center to finish.
The fine-motor work of adjusting pressure with your fingertips is perfect for stimulating the brain! You could also prepare the accordion-folded pieces in advance and start from the step where you open them up.
peach blossoms
Peach blossoms are said to possess not only cuteness but also powers such as warding off misfortune and evil.
Filled with such vitality, peach blossoms are traditionally displayed for the Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri)! Here, we’ll show you how to easily make peach blossoms out of origami.
Their cute petals are also great for wall decorations or hanging ornaments! First, cut the origami paper to the desired size and use scissors to cut the sketched area into a round shape.
Crease and fold along the lines.
Attach five of these together to create the peach blossom segment! Gently open each petal and shape it, then glue a bead in the center to finish! Since this origami uses fine motor skills, why not incorporate it into craft activities at day service centers?
Dress-up Hina dolls
These Hina dolls use paper cups and are fun both to make and to enjoy when finished.
When you twist the paper cup, the patterns on the Emperor’s and Empress’s kimonos change.
It’s a piece you can gift to your grandchildren or display in your room.
After cutting and coloring the paper cups, add faces, accessories, and parts to the Emperor and Empress.
On a separate paper cup, create three different kimono patterns.
Using masking tape makes this easy.
Stack the two paper cups to complete it.
The steps are simple, but the project is full of clever ideas.
Moving your fingertips while crafting and spinning the finished piece may also help stimulate the brain.
Simple and cute Hina dolls
Here’s a cute origami prince and princess for Hinamatsuri.
The key point of this origami is that you can draw the faces yourself—eyes, mouth, and so on.
Seniors can draw them too, and of course staff or helpers can do the drawing as well.
You’ll end up with charming, unique dolls! For folding, match the corners to make triangles and fold along the pre-creased lines.
Try making them together with seniors who might find it a bit tricky, and enjoy the process.
Finish by pairing outfits folded from appropriately colored origami, like blue and pink.
Mount the completed origami on a paper plate or backing board to display—it’ll look lovely.