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[Graduation Ceremony] A collection of handmade corsage ideas you can make with your child

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

Graduation ceremonies are special days to celebrate children’s growth.

How about handcrafting a corsage to brighten their chest? There are plenty of ideas you can make with familiar materials like tissue paper, felt, and origami.

Choose the children’s favorite colors and customize with beads and ribbons to create a one-of-a-kind corsage tailored to each child.

For preschool and kindergarten teachers, it can also be a warm time that brings back memories with the children as you make them together.

Here, we’ll introduce handmade corsage ideas perfect for graduation ceremonies.

[Graduation Ceremony] A Collection of Handmade Corsage Ideas You Can Make with Your Child (21–30)

[Ribbon] Gorgeous corsage

Handmade Corsage for Entrance and Graduation Ceremonies [Ribbon Version]

[Ribbon] Gorgeous corsage

Ribbon corsages are one of those items that kids love, aren’t they? Here is an idea for a corsage with a princess-like sparkle.

Choose fabric suitable for making a ribbon and start sewing.

Shape it and sew a bit more.

Then prepare a ribbon roll.

Use double-sided tape and thread to form it into a ribbon shape.

Also get some beads and try decorating it stylishly.

By carefully embellishing with beads, you’ll achieve an even more glamorous look.

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Construction Paper: Flower Corsage

Simple fluttery flower paper corsage (with voice narration). A simple flower paper craft.

Construction Paper: Flower Corsage

This is a paper corsage with an adorably frilly look, like whipped cream decorating a cake! Cut four flower pieces from construction paper so that the petals form heart shapes, then use a round chopstick or similar tool to curl the petals.

Next, layer and glue the pieces so the petals alternate, and attach a safety pin to the back to finish.

If you add a ribbon to the back, it becomes even more suitable for a formal ceremony.

It’s also perfect for decorating the walls of a preschool graduation venue!

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[Graduation Gift Craft♪] Handmade Corsage ♪ How to make a DIY corsage easily.☆

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The corsage, a classic for graduation ceremonies at kindergartens, feels special and makes a perfect gift! It’s fun to make and will delight the graduates—a win-win item.

Here’s an easy and cute corsage you can make using origami and tissue paper.

Even if you’re not good with crafts, no problem! Cut your favorite origami sheet into four equal pieces and fold each one in an accordion style.

Attach the folds with double-sided tape to create parts that look like paper fans.

Decorate a circle-cut piece of thick paper with a ribbon, the paper-fan parts, and a tissue-paper flower, and you’re done! Attach a safety pin to the back, and the current students can pin them on the graduates’ chests—they’re sure to love it.

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[Ribbon] Luxurious Cherry Blossom Corsage

[Cherry Blossoms Corsage Made with Ribbons: 2-Way] Hirunandesu! Handmade ribbon flower cherry blossoms that beginners can easily make — perfect for graduation and entrance ceremonies. Ribbon cherry blossom corsage tutorial

[Ribbon] Luxurious Cherry Blossom Corsage

This corsage is made by threading and tightening a ribbon to form a flower shape, then combining additional ribbons around it with the flower as the center.

The smooth look of the ribbon fabric is part of its charm, and achieving a sense of unity between the flower and the surrounding ribbons is also crucial.

To convey that it’s a cherry blossom, in addition to using pink ribbon, pay close attention to the number of petals and the softness of the form.

For the ribbons other than the flower itself, we recommend using green to represent cherry leaves or gold ribbons to emphasize a festive, glamorous feel.

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[Nonwoven Fabric] Fluttery Corsage

[Easy] Handmade corsage with nonwoven fabric

[Nonwoven Fabric] Fluttery Corsage

By using a nonwoven fabric with moderate stiffness, you can make a corsage that keeps its shape even when worn on the chest.

Prepare two rectangular pieces of nonwoven fabric and cut zigzags along the two long edges.

Slightly offset the two pieces and layer them, place a string in the center, then fold the fabric over the string so it’s sandwiched.

Fold it again horizontally, gather the fabric while keeping the string in place to create a crinkled effect, then tie the string to secure it.

Finally, fan out the layered nonwoven fabric to add volume, and your elegant corsage is complete!

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[Masking Tape] Rosette

[Simple & Cute] Perfect for Birthdays and School Entrance Ceremonies! A Rosette Made with Masking Tape♪

[Masking Tape] Rosette

This is a rosette you can make with washi tape and construction paper.

Layer about three kinds of washi tape, then attach the layered strip in pleats around a circle-cut piece of construction paper.

Once you’ve gone all the way around, stick another circle-cut piece of construction paper on top to finish! On the top circle, write the children’s names or a “Congratulations on graduation” message.

Changing the types of washi tape gives a completely different look.

Why not choose patterns that suit each child and make rosettes perfect for their big send-off day?

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[Fabric and Beads] Chic Corsage

Easy corsage making for entrance and graduation ceremonies

[Fabric and Beads] Chic Corsage

This is a corsage with a sophisticated feel that you can make using two pieces of fabric and some beads.

First, fold each piece of fabric in half and sew along the bottom edge; when you finish sewing, pull the thread to gather it for a crinkled effect.

Next, stitch the two pieces together while shaping them like a flower, and sew on the beads.

Finally, glue the corsage base in place to finish.

Since the steps involve only stitching and gluing, once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to make many smoothly.

Combining a glossy fabric like satin with lace creates contrast and results in a stylish, atmospheric finish.

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