[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 (31–40)
fish
The ayu fishing season, a hallmark of summer, begins in June.
It varies by region, but it generally runs from June to October.
You might even see ayu dishes on the dining tables of older adults.
For June origami, let’s try folding fish that evoke ayu.
Using yellow, yellow-green, or gray paper can make them look more realistic.
By the way, an ayu’s lifespan is about one year.
Since origami can be done while seated, it could be fun to make them while chatting about ayu trivia.
Make plenty and decorate the walls to enjoy the feeling of the season.
Hydrangea decoration
When we think of the rainy season, hydrangeas come to mind, don’t they? Many people find their hearts soothed just by gazing at their colorful blooms.
This time, we’ll introduce a hydrangea decoration that brightens up the rainy season.
First, prepare your favorite origami paper and fold it in half.
Draw a circle with a pencil, then tear along the line by hand to cut it out.
Paste two sheets of origami onto construction paper, then layer the torn pieces of origami on top.
There are no difficult steps, so it’s a craft that seniors can enjoy with ease—highly recommended.
Finally, sprinkle on beads or stickers, and in no time you’ll have a lovely hydrangea decoration finished.
Colorful hydrangea flower wreath
Let me introduce a hydrangea flower wreath made from origami.
All you need is glue, so it’s easy to prepare.
Once you’ve picked your favorite origami paper, attach a marker piece and keep folding while flipping the paper front and back.
It involves fine work with your fingertips, but that helps stimulate your brain.
Attach the finished flowers to each other and shape them into a wreath.
Be careful not to let them shift until the glue dries.
You can enjoy making them in sizes from small to large, and layering them makes the result even more beautiful.
Give it a try!
Popup card
Let me introduce a hydrangea popup card with a beautifully unfolding flower when you open it.
Prepare seven sheets of origami paper, trim them into small squares, and fold each one into a triangle three times.
Gently round the top edge with your scissors as you cut.
When you open it, it will form a flower shape; cut off just one petal, apply glue, and overlap the edges to adhere it into a cone-like flower.
Fold the finished flowers flat and glue them back-to-back to create the popup mechanism.
Attach them to construction paper along with some leaves, and you’ll have a lovely hydrangea popup card that opens softly.
It makes a delightful message card or birthday card that recipients are sure to enjoy.
Origami Hydrangea
Hydrangeas come in a rich array of colors, making them a delight to look at.
Even on the same plant, the color can vary from year to year, offering a once-in-a-lifetime kind of beauty.
They look gorgeous when wet with rain and pair perfectly with Japan’s gently rainy monsoon season.
Even on gloomy, rainy days, their charm makes you want to go outside for a walk just to see them.
Let’s make such hydrangeas with origami! It’s highly recommended because you can finish in no time by folding a few pieces of origami and layering them together.
[For Seniors] Perfect for June: Introducing Simple Origami Projects (41–50)
A hydrangea ball bouquet made with origami and tissue paper
Hydrangeas made from tissue paper look very glamorous and really stand out.
Just displaying them in a room instantly brightens the space and brings a soothing presence.
First, prepare tissue paper, accordion-fold it, and secure it with a rubber band.
Then gently fluff open the tissue paper.
Even at this stage it looks like a beautiful hydrangea, but if you make small flowers from origami and attach them, it will look even prettier.
Next, prepare a clear file and cut it into raindrop shapes.
Combine everything together and you’ll have a stylish hydrangea ball bouquet.
Sakura Kusudama
Here’s a sakura kusudama that’s also great for a spring craft activity.
Cherry blossoms are at their best from March to April.
Seasonal flower crafts can help older adults feel the changing seasons.
There are various ways to make a sakura kusudama with origami.
It might be fun to look for a design you’d like to make together with older adults.
Many origami petals are quite delicate in their construction.
For older adults who enjoy origami, this could be a project they can create while having fun.
Once it’s finished, adding a pearl to the center of the cherry blossoms or attaching streamers will make it look even more beautiful.