[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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[Day Service] Can't wait for Hinamatsuri! Craft ideas to brighten up the room (81–90)
Hishi-mochi made with origami
When it comes to offerings for Hina dolls, items like peach branches, shirozake (sweet white sake), and hishi mochi come to mind.
This time, we’ll introduce a hishi mochi that you can easily make with origami.
Start by folding to create crease lines, then shape it.
The steps are simple, but try folding it together with older adults who may find it challenging, and enjoy the process.
Hishi mochi is a three-layered mochi from the top: pink, white, and green.
There’s actually a deep meaning behind this—it represents a spring scene.
The pink symbolizes peach blossoms, the white represents snow, and the green stands for fresh greenery.
Make a colorful hishi mochi with origami and add a festive touch to your Hina Matsuri celebration.
Paper lantern with origami
An indispensable decoration for Hina dolls is the bonbori lantern.
It’s an important ornament that even appears first in the lyrics of the children’s song “Ureshii Hina Matsuri.” In the past in Japan, bonbori were reportedly used as lighting fixtures at weddings held at night.
This time, let’s fold a bonbori out of origami that gently illuminates the faces of the Emperor and Empress dolls.
The steps aren’t complicated, making it easy for older adults to enjoy as well.
For the flame part of the bonbori, try using your favorite origami paper in bright or soft colors.
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?
plum blossoms
Plum blossoms have long been beloved by the Japanese as flowers that herald the arrival of spring.
Because they announce the start of the season, they are considered auspicious.
Their Chinese characters also carry the meaning of bringing abundance, which adds to their good fortune.
As flowers to accompany Hina dolls, which are displayed with wishes for children’s health and growth, plum blossoms are a perfect choice.
This origami plum blossom is easy to make with simple steps.
There is a step where you use scissors to shape the petals, so please handle them with care.
Make lots of them and enjoy arranging them in different ways, such as creating a garland or making a wreath by attaching them to a backing.
Cute hanging Hina dolls made of cardboard
Tsurushi-bina are essential for the Peach Festival (Hinamatsuri).
How about making your own using only materials you have at home? All you need are scissors, cardboard, a pen, glue, and so on.
This time, let’s make tsurushi-bina out of cardboard.
First, create the dolls and dress them with origami clothes.
Next, make some flowers and leaves, thread them onto a string, and you’ll be done in no time! You can also add your own touches by including strawberries, rabbits, or dango.
Since it’s just a matter of cutting and pasting, it’s easy and quick to make, and it’s recommended for seniors as well.
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.
[Day Service] Can’t wait for Hinamatsuri! Crafting ideas to brighten up your room (91–100)
Hanging hina dolls made from empty containers
Don’t you feel a little excited as Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) approaches? Many older adults probably have cherished childhood memories of it.
Or, for seniors with children or grandchildren, it may feel even more meaningful.
This time, we’ll introduce an easy craft you can make at home: hanging Hina dolls using empty containers.
Besides plastic bottles, empty containers from lactic acid bacteria drinks work too.
First, make a hole in the container and thread a string through it.
Since making holes can be dangerous, please have staff handle this step.
Next, place washi-patterned origami inside the container to dress it like a kimono.
Draw the Hina doll’s face, hang it with the string, and in no time it’s finished!