[Childcare] Handmade medal ideas to prepare for birthdays

Origami medal

How to Fold an Origami Medal [Easy to Make and Cute—Perfect for Gifts]

Let’s make a medal using two sheets of origami paper.

For the first sheet, perform the “zabuton” (cushion) fold three times to make a small square.

For the second sheet, fold it the same way as the flower pattern up to the halfway point.

Open and squash-fold the parts that will become the petals, then fold the four corners gathered at the center outward.

Next, fold the four previously collapsed sections inward.

Slip the first sheet of origami between the layers, and you’re done.

Write a number or message in the center and attach a ribbon to wear around the neck.

If you use two different colors of paper, the medal will look very bright and vivid, so try making it with various color combinations.

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[Masking Tape] Golden Rosette

Perfect for preschool graduation keepsakes and special occasion gifts! Handmade spring-colored rosettes/corsages [Crafting] [DIY]

Masking tape is easy to find at 100-yen shops, and it comes in a variety of patterns.

Here’s an idea for making a gold rosette using masking tape.

First, stick gold origami paper onto a piece of cardboard cut into a circle.

Prepare another base, fold strips of masking tape in half, and attach them along the edge.

Then glue the gold-covered cardboard on top.

Add ribbons to the back, and you’re done! If you apply the masking tape in two slightly overlapping rows, it will look more glamorous.

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[Origami] Festive Medal

[Origami] Easy! How to fold a medal — Luxurious, cute medal tutorial — Gift — Original creation

Here’s an idea for a glamorous medal shaped beautifully like a flower.

First, make a preliminary “cushion fold,” then continue folding in the same way as the flower pattern.

Open and fold down the four sections that will become petals, then open the reverse side as well.

Also open the cushion-folded section on the back side of the paper.

Fold the corners gathered at the center on the front outward, and attach another piece of origami—cut into a trapezoid—into the open space to finish.

If you want to wear it around the neck, attach a ribbon to the back.

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Origami Heart Medal

[Half-sheet Origami] Easy! Cute as a gift: How to fold a 'Heart Medal'

Let’s make a cute heart medal out of origami.

Hearts are one of the shapes kids love, aren’t they? Using half a sheet of origami paper, let’s create a lovely, popular heart medal.

After cutting the paper in half and making some creases, we’ll fold it into a heart shape.

There are simple origami heart folds, but the heart medal includes a step where you fold pleats.

Unlike a regular origami heart, the finished medal will have pleats inside the heart, giving it a more festive look.

It’s a perfect craft for celebrations like birthday parties.

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[Ribbon] No-sew Rosette

[Rosette Made with Ribbon] Easy & Cute! How to Make a No-Sew Rosette (Difficulty: ★★☆)

Let’s make a simple rosette using ribbon tape.

The materials are thick paper, ribbon tape, a brooch pin, and a motif to place in the center of the rosette.

First, cut two circles of thick paper, each 4 cm in diameter.

Prepare four pieces of ribbon, each cut to 13 cm.

Apply double-sided tape to the thick paper, form the ribbons into loops, and stick them on.

Start by attaching two loops in a cross shape, then fill the gaps with the remaining two loops.

Once you’ve shaped the ribbons and secured them with a stapler, attach the tail ribbons to the back side of the thick paper.

Stick the motif in the center, and then attach the thick paper with the brooch pin to the back to finish.

By changing the motif, you can create various rosettes with different looks.

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Origami Medal with Message

[Origami] Medal you can write a message on (2) – Party, Farewell Party, Name Tag

Here’s an introduction to a medal with a hidden heart message that’s sure to delight.

When you pull both ends of the origami heart, a message pops out.

Kids who receive these lovely medals at birthday parties and other events will feel even more excitement and joy thanks to the secret message.

Both the base medal and the heart can be made from origami, so preparation is easy.

Using patterned origami—like gradients or polka dots—will make the finished piece even more charming.

Try adding a ribbon or a safety pin to customize it to your liking.

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Paper Cup Medal

[Nursery & Kindergarten] 6 DIY Paper Cup Medal Ideas! [Sports Day & Birthday Party]

Here’s an idea for making a medal using a paper cup.

From the rim toward the bottom, make eight evenly spaced cuts with scissors.

Open the cut sections outward, then fold the ends back inward to match the round shape of the bottom.

When folding back, vary the angles to give it a three-dimensional look.

Secure the folded parts with tape so they don’t spring back, then attach a ribbon on top so it can go around the neck, and stick on a circle cut out of origami paper.

Turn the paper cup upside down, decorate it with shiny origami, and you’re done! For decoration, using shapes like stars and hearts made with a craft punch will look cute.

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