[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)
Paper-cup Emperor and Empress (Hina dolls)
The Peach Festival has long been an event held to pray for children’s health.
And the stars of the Peach Festival are, of course, the imperial dolls—the Odairi-sama and Ohina-sama! This time, let’s make the Odairi-sama and Ohina-sama using paper cups.
First, decorate the paper cups with masking tape or origami paper—choose any patterns you like.
Next, draw the dolls’ faces.
Attach the dolls to the paper cups, and finally thread a string through them to complete a hanging Hina decoration.
It would also make a delightful gift for your grandchildren.
Grand Princess Rabbit (for Hinamatsuri dolls)
These “Rabbit Hina Dolls” wall decorations are perfect for the Year of the Rabbit! They’re also great when you want to add a unique twist to traditional Hina dolls.
Another nice point is that you can make each rabbit doll with just a single sheet of origami.
Try using washi patterns or cute designs to create something truly original! The folds aren’t difficult, so it’s fun to make together with seniors during day-service recreation.
It also helps with finger rehabilitation for older adults, so give it a try!
Japanese-style paper fan
How about using “Japanese-style paper fans” that can be enjoyed year-round as decorations for Hinamatsuri? When you hear paper fans, you might imagine something pop and stylish, but if you make them with washi or Japanese-patterned origami, they’ll turn out far more refined and subdued.
The basic method is to connect sheets of origami that have been accordion-folded.
Making them in different sizes or using two colors would be lovely, too! Many people love traditional Japanese patterns, so I think these would be very well received.
[For Seniors] Color Your Hinamatsuri: Wall Decoration Ideas (81–90)
Hina dolls made with handprint stamps
This is a wall decoration of Hina dolls made using handprint stamps.
Paint your hand with acrylic paint or similar and make a handprint.
Once it’s dry, cut along the outline, use the handprint as the doll’s body, and attach the face and fan parts.
Next, accordion-fold washi-patterned origami paper to make a fan shape and stick it onto a paper plate.
Layer the doll on top so the fan peeks out from behind the handprint, attach a ribbon so you can hang it, and you’re done! Taking your own handprint is a little exciting, isn’t it?
hishimochi (diamond-shaped layered rice cake for Hinamatsuri)
When it comes to the three-colored Japanese sweets essential for the Peach Festival on March 3, hishimochi comes to mind.
The red layer of hishimochi symbolizes peach blossoms, the white represents snow, and the green stands for fresh spring greenery.
Let’s make this colorful hishimochi with origami! It adds a nice accent to your Hinamatsuri decorations.
First, make the base for the hishimochi.
Next, fold the three colored parts using red, white, and green origami paper.
Assemble each piece and attach them to the base to finish.
Displaying it together with your Hina dolls will create a festive, elegant Hinamatsuri atmosphere.
Enjoy decorating in your own style!
paper lantern (especially small decorative festival lantern)
Let’s make paper lanterns (bonbori) out of origami to complement the Hina dolls—the Empress and Emperor! You can make one lantern with a single sheet of origami paper.
The key is to fold carefully while creating crisp creases.
There are a few slightly tricky parts, but take your time and enjoy folding while chatting together—especially great for seniors.
Try changing the colors or using patterned paper for a lovely finish.
Since it works both flat (for wall decorations) and standing (as tabletop decor), you can display it to suit your space—that’s part of the charm!
Bonbori (lanterns) made with toilet paper rolls and origami
Let’s make a “bonbori” lantern that gently lights up on either side of the Emperor and Empress dolls.
If you have a toilet paper roll and origami paper ready, you can make one easily.
The main body of the lantern is made from a toilet paper roll, while the glowing flame and decorative patterns are created with origami.
Using your favorite origami will give you colorful, unique lanterns.
You’ll cut the toilet paper roll into the shape of the lantern, but please handle scissors with care.
You could also pre-cut the rolls into lantern shapes and have older adults assemble them.
Once finished, you’ll have a sweet piece that glows softly and gently.
