[For Seniors] Brighten Up Hinamatsuri: Wall Decoration Ideas
Wall decorations at senior facilities like day services change every month.
Many of them reflect the seasons, which really lifts the spirits.
This time, we’re featuring wall decorations for seniors with a focus on Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day)! While many decorations center on the imperial dolls—the Odairi-sama and Ohina-sama—there are many different ways to make them.
Choose your favorite style.
If you display plum or peach blossoms together, the space will instantly feel like spring.
After you’ve made and put them up, enjoy Hinamatsuri together while admiring the wall decorations.
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[For Seniors] Brightening Up Hinamatsuri: Wall Decoration Ideas (71–80)
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 “fan” that you can have your handmade hina dolls hold or adapt into a hanging ornament.
The steps are simple, but you can make a realistic fan with origami.
Skillfully moving your fingertips during origami can be expected to have brain-training benefits.
Fingers are said to be the “second brain,” as they contain many nerves connected to the brain.
Since your fingers move based on commands from the brain, using your fingertips in origami helps activate the brain.
Origami fans are useful not only for hina dolls but also as New Year decorations, so try making them for various occasions.
Hishi-mochi made with origami
When it comes to offerings for Hina dolls, peach branches, shirozake (sweet white sake), and hishimochi are commonly mentioned.
This time, we’ll introduce how to make hishimochi easily with origami.
Start by folding to make crease lines, then shape it from there.
The steps are simple, so try folding it while having fun—for example, together with older adults who might find it challenging.
Hishimochi are three layers from the top: pink, white, and green.
There’s actually a deep meaning behind this, representing a spring scene: pink is for peach blossoms, white is for snow, and green is for fresh greenery.
Be sure to make colorful hishimochi with origami and add a festive touch to your Hinamatsuri celebration.
Peach blossom in origami
Here’s how to fold a three-dimensional peach blossom that looks lovely displayed on a wall or attached to a wreath.
The finished piece faithfully recreates a realistic peach flower.
While it may seem complicated, it’s actually made by crafting five individual petals through simple steps and then assembling them.
It’s a project that older adults may also find approachable.
Origami is a recreational activity that you can enjoy while chatting with those around you.
Try folding together while enjoying conversation, especially with seniors who might think it’s difficult.
These 3D peach blossoms are soothing to make and to display.
Hanging hina dolls made from origami and coloring pages
This time, let’s make a hanging hina decoration featuring origami and coloring pages.
Hanging hina are an essential motif for Girls’ Day (Hinamatsuri) and evoke the coming of spring.
First, draw peach blossoms, then use origami to make cranes and balloons.
The hina dolls can be finished quickly using coloring pages, so it’s easy to complete.
Finally, hang everything with strings and you can display it in your room—very convenient.
It also brings a festive, elegant atmosphere when displayed for Hinamatsuri events at senior facilities or day service centers.
Origami Peach Blossom Wreath
This is a “peach blossom wreath” made with origami, recommended as a wall decoration for March.
It’s a bright, festive wreath perfect for Girls’ Day (Hinamatsuri), so even seniors may feel inspired to try making it.
The wreath’s base pieces are also folded from origami.
Make seven simple base units and combine them to form the wreath shape.
For the peach blossoms, create crease lines in the origami, fold them into shape, and assemble.
Adding a center to each blossom makes it look even more like a real peach flower.
Attach the finished peach blossoms to the wreath to complete it.
Origami is a seated activity that also allows for conversation with those around you, making it a great recreation.
Please enjoy the process as you create!
Hanging decoration of peach blossoms
Here’s an idea for a hanging decoration that showcases the beautiful shades of peach blossoms.
Why not make items to decorate for Hinamatsuri or to brighten the walls and doors of senior care facilities? Fold pink origami or tissue paper and make small cuts with scissors to create petal shapes.
Once you’ve made each part in the same size, attach them to a string for the hanging decoration.
Finally, add flower details with round stickers, and your peach blossom hanging decoration is complete.
It’s also recommended to use floral-patterned paper or display cherry blossoms together.
