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

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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 as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is 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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[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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[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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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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[Crochet] Fluffy Corsage

How to crochet a flower corsage

[Crochet] Fluffy Corsage

Crocheted corsages have a warm feel and are perfect for graduation ceremonies in the colder season.

Layering the petals adds depth and makes them more glamorous.

As you make them while imagining each child’s favorite color, the many memories you shared may come flooding back, and some teachers might even find themselves tearing up.

Picture the children proudly walking with the fluffy, adorable corsages—filled with the teacher’s affection—pinned to their chests, and put your heart into making them.

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[Tissue Paper] Fluffy Corsage

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[Tissue Paper] Fluffy Corsage

Corsages made from paper flowers create a soft, airy feel.

You make them by cutting and folding the paper flowers.

The step where you cut the petals into shape involves delicate handwork.

If you choose your child’s favorite colors and make one for them, they’ll surely be delighted.

They’re easy to craft, so you can make several and let the kids pick their favorite.

Another great point is how easy these corsages are to customize—add beads in the center, attach a ribbon, and more.

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