[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] Hina Matsuri Is Almost Here! Craft Ideas to Brighten Up Your Room (111–120)
Paper-plate Hina dolls
This is an easy Hina doll craft you can make with two paper plates.
Cut a paper plate in half, attach washi-pattern origami to it, and fold it—before you know it, you’ll have the Hina doll’s kimono! When the curved edges of the plate overlap, they look just like the front overlap of a kimono.
Next, attach the faces of the Odairi-sama and Ohina-sama to their respective kimono pieces, and glue tissue-paper pom-poms so they peek out a little from under the cup—your Hina dolls are complete.
Fix them onto the other paper plate, which serves as the base, with double-sided tape, and hang them on the wall for display.
roly-poly Hina doll
Let us introduce an adorable roly-poly doll that gently wobbles.
Cut a piece of construction paper into an egg shape, dress it in a kimono, and attach parts for the hair, face, and accessories.
You can make them from origami or construction paper, but drawing them with a pen is even easier.
Cut off the bottom part of a paper cup and attach the hina doll you just made with double-sided tape.
Fill the paper cup with clay to create the mechanism, and it’s done.
This roly-poly doll, which rights itself no matter how many times it’s knocked over, is sure to bring comfort and smiles to older adults.
Be sure to include it in your craft recreation activities and enjoy a fun time together.
roly-poly toy
This is a darling roly-poly Hina doll that pops back up even when it falls over.
Attach the faces of the paper Hina dolls you made to toothpicks, then insert them into holes you’ve made in the bottoms of paper cups.
Stick origami onto the sides of the cups to resemble kimono.
Cover a capsule-toy capsule filled with clay with the paper cup, and you’ll have a gently wobbly roly-poly doll all finished! It’s a handy idea that you can easily adapt just by changing what you cover it with, so be sure to remember it!
Eraser-stamp Hina dolls
How about making a gentle-looking Hina Doll calendar using eraser stamps made from various parts? Cut out the necessary pieces: connect rectangular parts to form the tiered stand, and use circular parts for the faces, and so on.
When stamping, it’s a good idea to wipe each part stamp with kneaded eraser to keep the colors from mixing.
The parts can be shared among several people, and regardless of drawing skill, you can simply stamp away in your favorite colors—pat, pat—to create an adorable set of Hina dolls.
Give it a try!
Paper cup Hina dolls
Let’s make the Emperor (Odairi-sama) and Empress (Ohina-sama) dolls using paper cups.
These are cute Hina dolls that are easy to make, even for seniors and small children.
All you need are paper cups, colored construction paper, and pens for drawing the faces—things you probably already have at home.
The cut paper cup will become the doll’s body.
Dress the lower half of the cup in colored paper as a kimono, then use the upper half to create the face.
Give the Emperor a ritual scepter (shaku) and the Empress a folding fan, and your adorable Hina dolls are complete.
They would make a delightful gift for little children, too.
In conclusion
How did you like the Hinamatsuri craft ideas to try at your day service? They’re all projects you can easily enjoy using familiar materials, and it’s nice to feel the change of seasons while keeping your hands busy. Displaying the finished pieces will bring a touch of spring to your home or facility. Wishing you a time filled with smiles.