[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! Crafting ideas to brighten up your room (91–100)
Hina dolls made with jelly cups
These Hina dolls made with jelly cups are highly recommended for Hinamatsuri crafts at day-service centers.
To make them, fill a jelly cup with tissue paper to form the body, then simply add a construction-paper face and crown, and decorate with origami to resemble kimono.
The overall look changes dramatically depending on the colors of the tissue paper and the patterns of the origami, so have fun customizing your design.
Placing the dolls on a handmade stand will make them look even more festive, so give it a try!
Hina dolls placed on a table, gently swaying
Here’s a simple Hina Matsuri decoration idea that older adults can easily enjoy: hang chenille stems (pipe cleaners) from a paper cup.
Draw illustrations on the paper cup with pens or stickers, then poke a hole in the center of the bottom.
Twist three pipe cleaners together from about 2 cm down to the halfway point, and thread them through the hole in the cup.
Secure the pipe cleaners on the inside, then wrap their ends around a pen to form the base.
Tape on decorations made from construction paper and add gradient foam balls.
Once assembled, you’ll have a gently swaying hanging Hina display.
[Day Service] Can't Wait for Hinamatsuri! Craft Ideas to Brighten Up the Room (101–110)
Bonbori (lanterns) made with toilet paper rolls and origami
Let’s make some bonbori lanterns that gently illuminate both sides of the Imperial Doll and the Empress Doll.
If you have a toilet paper roll and origami paper ready, you can make them easily.
Use the toilet paper roll for the lantern body, and create the glowing flame and decorative patterns with origami.
By choosing your favorite origami designs, you’ll end up with colorful, unique lanterns.
You’ll need to cut the toilet paper roll into the shape of a bonbori, so please handle scissors with care.
It might be a good idea for staff to pre-cut the rolls into lantern shapes and have older adults do the decorating.
When finished, you’ll have a charming piece that gives off a soft, gentle glow.
Three Court Ladies
The dolls lined up on the tier just below the Emperor and Empress are the three court ladies.
They are said to serve right beside the main figures.
Would you like to have fun making these three court ladies with origami? Let’s start by making the kimono they wear.
There aren’t any difficult steps, so it’s great for origami beginners.
Even those who aren’t good at crafts should find it easy to make.
It’s also nice that you can complete everything with just one sheet.
For the finishing touch, draw the three court ladies’ faces on construction paper and stick them on, and you’ll have an adorable set of three court ladies.
folding fan
This is a “folding fan” that you can have your handmade Hina dolls hold, or adapt for hanging decorations.
The steps are simple, but you can make a realistic fan with origami.
Skillfully moving your fingertips during origami can provide brain-training benefits.
Fingers are sometimes called the “second brain” because they contain many nerves connected to the brain.
Since your fingers move according to commands from the brain, using your fingertips for origami helps activate brain function.
An origami fan is useful not only for Hina dolls but also as a New Year’s decoration, so try making it for various occasions.
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.
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.
