[Day Service] Excited for Hinamatsuri! Craft ideas to brighten up your room

folding screen

[Hinamatsuri Origami] Easy Way to Fold a Byobu (Folding Screen) ~Origami Screen~ | Tutorial: Paper Japanese Doll

If you’re making the Emperor and Empress dolls with origami for Hinamatsuri, adding a folding screen will make the display even more festive.

You can make one with just two sheets of gold origami paper, so give it a try! First, stack the two sheets together and accordion-fold them, then cut one end with scissors.

Open them up and simply connect the two pieces.

Because it’s accordion-folded, it can stand on its own! You can use it either flat or as a 3D piece, so be sure to include it in your Hinamatsuri decorations.

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Hina dolls in clear pockets

[Hinamatsuri Craft] Easy with Clear Pockets! How to Make Hina Dolls [Ashitaba Channel]

These Hina dolls are softly adorable, made with clear pockets and tissue paper.

Once finished, they can be enjoyed after making—such as displayed in seniors’ rooms.

Crumple tissue paper in colors inspired by the Emperor (Odairi-sama) and Empress (Ohina-sama), roll it into balls, and place it in clear pockets to form the bodies.

Because you use your fingers and hands, it may help stimulate the brain.

Attach a face drawn on construction paper to the body you just made, and it’s complete.

Prepare a decorated paper plate or backing, stick the dolls on, and turn them into a wall hanging.

With a bit of creativity—like making them into a wreath—they become charming interior decor and ornaments.

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Hina dolls made with jelly cups

Hinamatsuri Craft: Easy Jelly Cup Hina Dolls – How to Make Dolls for the Doll’s Festival

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!

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[Hinamatsuri Craft] Make it with pipe cleaners! How to Make a Wobbly Hina Decoration [Ashitaba Channel]

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.

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Heart Hina Doll Wreath

Origami Hinamatsuri Heart Hina Doll Wreath Folding Method | Origami Heart Japanese Kimono Doll Wreath Tutorial (NiceNo1)

How about a heart-shaped Hina-doll wreath that turns out super cute and festive? Place the Empress and Emperor dolls in the center of the wreath and adorn the surrounding area with heart shapes! Since you’ll make several parts, it’s also great as a group craft during day-service activity time.

First, make heart-shaped pieces with origami and assemble them into a wreath.

Next, create flowers and Hina dolls with origami and decorate! You can change the color of the wreath base or mix in patterned paper for a lovely look.

It will instantly bring a touch of spring to your room, so give it a try!

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