[For Seniors] Perfect for June: Introducing simple origami projects
June brings more and more hot days.
With the rainy season setting in, many of you may be spending more time indoors.
You might gaze out the window at the adorable hydrangeas glistening in the rain or listen to the chorus of frogs.
There are things you can enjoy only during this time of year, out of the 365 days.
Today, we’re introducing origami ideas for seniors with the theme of “June”!
In addition to the rainy season, June is filled with fun motifs like Father’s Day and June brides.
Feel the changing seasons and give your fingers a gentle workout—why not give it a try?
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[For Seniors] Perfect for June. Introducing simple origami projects (1–10)
Father’s Day origami
A dress shirt with a tie and jacket looks great! Here’s a Father’s Day origami idea.
Father’s Day is on the third Sunday of June every year.
How about making a lovely piece inspired by Father’s Day? What you’ll need: one 15 cm square for the origami jacket, one 15 cm square for the shirt, one 7.5 cm square for the tie, one 7.5 cm × 3.75 cm backing piece, glue, and a pen.
The design lets you pull the shirt out from the jacket to reveal a space for writing a message, making it perfect as a gift.
Hydrangea wreath
Beautiful soft hues! Here are some ideas for hydrangea wreaths.
If you take a close look at hydrangea blossoms, you’ll notice that some flowers have vivid, solid colors, while others blend colors like a gradient.
This time, let’s try expressing those hydrangea characteristics using origami.
You’ll need twelve 7.5 cm squares of origami paper, six 7.5 cm squares of green origami paper for the leaves, tape, and glue.
Each flower is made with two sheets of origami paper, so using papers in similar shades will create a gradient-like effect!
Hanging Rain Ornaments
A stylish garland you’ll want to hang by the window or on the wall! Here are some ideas for a rain-themed hanging decoration.
On rainy days, the view outside the window often looks gloomy and overcast.
How about making a garland to hang by the window that will brighten up your room at times like that? What you’ll need: origami paper, scissors, clear plastic bags, beads, a stapler, string, and glue.
Using patterned origami paper can look wonderful, too.
It’s an idea that can lift your spirits even on a rainy day.
[For Seniors] Perfect for June: Introducing simple origami projects (11–20)
Simple and cute morning glories
Let me show you how to make a simple and cute morning glory out of origami.
Start with a sheet of purple origami paper, crease it vertically and horizontally, then fold it down into a smaller shape.
Flip it over, add some patterning, and begin shaping the flower.
If you also make leaves with green origami paper, it will really bring out the flower’s colors.
A single bloom looks cute on its own, but layering several flowers makes an even nicer display.
There are lots of fine, fingertip-sized steps, but if it feels difficult, try using larger origami paper to make it easier.
Give it a try!
Frog Teru Teru Bozu
The rainy season often brings gloomy weather that looks like it could spill rain at any moment.
This time, we’re introducing a frog teru teru bozu that will lift your spirits and help you enjoy the rainy season.
All you need are origami paper, a pen, and stickers.
There’s some detailed folding involved, but using your fingertips stimulates the brain and may help prevent cognitive decline, so take your time and go at your own pace.
Once you’ve shaped the frog, finish by adding stickers and drawing the face with a pen.
In addition to its traditional use of wishing for sunny weather, it also makes a great room decoration.
Three-dimensional water lilies
Water lilies blooming in ponds and marshes in parks and temples have a dreamy atmosphere.
During the flowering season, some older adults may go to view them as well.
Because they evoke an image of water, they’re a perfect flower for June origami projects.
Water lilies are known for their distinctive petals, which can be long and slender or rounded.
If you fold the origami first and then cut, you can create beautiful petals.
Layer the petal pieces to complete the water lily flower.
You can also make leaves out of origami and place them with the flower.
It’s also recommended to stick them on a June calendar.
After the rain
When the gentle rains of the rainy season stop, it lifts your spirits.
Of course, it’s also a life-giving rain, and the rainy season is an important time, so there are people who welcome it too.
How about expressing a little scene unique to June’s stretch of rainy days with origami? Here’s an origami craft inspired by the clearing after rain.
Try making a closed umbrella, hydrangeas, and teru-teru bozu.
The finished pieces will look lovely as wall decorations or mounted on a backing sheet.
Older adults can also feel the season through making these crafts, and their rainy-season stories might make for lively conversation.