For Seniors: Come, Spring! Recommended March Craft Ideas for Daycare Services
In this article, we introduce March craft ideas recommended for seniors!
When it comes to March events, there are many with a cute image, like Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) and White Day.
Using lots of soft colors like pink and white in your crafts can put you in a gentle mood.
It’s the season when spring flowers begin to bloom, so let’s create a bright, festive atmosphere through crafting!
There are plenty of ideas you can use in senior day services and other elder care facilities, so please use them as a reference when making crafts together.
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[For Seniors] Welcome, Spring! Recommended March Craft Ideas for Day Service (41–50)
Just cut and paste: felt Hina dollsNEW!
These are cute Hina dolls you can make using only items from a 100-yen shop.
Since they use spherical Styrofoam, the finished pieces have a plump, rounded look.
You’ll use chirimen fabric with adhesive on one side, and felt with double-sided tape applied.
Because there’s no sewing involved, it should be easy for older adults to try this craft as well.
If you make both the Emperor and Empress dolls, you’ll have a splendid Hina display.
It’s also lovely to decorate them by making a base from an empty box, for example.
Seeing the decorations might even help older adults recall Hinamatsuri celebrations spent with their families.
[For Seniors] Spring, Come! Recommended March Craft Ideas for Day Services (51–60)
Ogasawara hinaNEW!
Ogasawara-bina are origami pieces characterized by few folds and a simple form.
Rather than adding large decorations, they express the doll-like quality through the placement of the face and the layering of the garments, so the overall balance determines the finish.
As you fold, it’s important to be mindful of the standing posture and the relationship between the figures when placed side by side.
The choice of colored paper greatly changes the impression, allowing you to adjust from a calm atmosphere to a gently elegant one.
Displaying them together highlights the differences in shape and brings a cohesive, seasonal-festive feel to the space.
Hina doll chopstick restNEW!
These are chopstick rests made from origami Hina dolls that can also serve as indoor decorations.
Using washi-patterned origami paper brings out even more of the Hina-doll atmosphere.
Origami crafts can be done while sitting in a chair and chatting with those around you.
It’s nice to fold them while talking with seniors about past Hina Matsuri festivals—it might really get the conversation going.
How about using them as chopstick rests for a Hina Matsuri party held at a facility? You can make both the Emperor and Empress dolls and enjoy displaying them as decorations on a small table or shelf.
Simple bouquetNEW!
This origami piece stands out for its three-dimensional look, achieved by adding creative touches to the petal expression.
By leaving a border and making vertical slits in the paper, then curling them to create petals that clearly convey the feel of the seasonal event, a softly spreading flower shape emerges.
The work isn’t overly intricate, but the degree of opening changes depending on how you curl the strips, so it’s important to proceed with the final result in mind.
Bundling several together adds volume and creates a bouquet-like form.
Varying the color combinations changes the impression, allowing you to enjoy arrangements tailored to where you’ll display them.
No-Sew Easy Hina Doll DecorationsNEW!
It looks like an easy project to make by applying chirimen fabric to craft bands that are even sold at 100-yen shops.
Wrap the craft bands with two types of chirimen fabric—patterned and solid-colored.
Since you attach them with glue, it’s a recommended project even for those who aren’t good at sewing.
Tie the craft bands covered with chirimen fabric together.
Add the face and hair, and it’s complete.
Some older adults may feel that handicrafts using needles or sewing machines are difficult.
With this project, many seniors might find it easier to try.
Cup Hina Doll MakingNEW!
Let’s have fun creating crafts perfect for Hinamatsuri.
Wrap cotton in tissue, then wrap that in fabric to make a cushion.
Place this cushion in a cupcake liner, then attach a collar cut from fabric and face and hair parts made of paper.
Add bead eyes and a fan to finish.
Make the Emperor doll the same way and display the two side by side.
If you use a cup with a lid, you can keep it on display every year without dust collecting on it.
The cushion fabric will serve as the kimono pattern, so prepare any design you like.
Creating cute and chic Hina dolls for adultsNEW!
Here’s a simple way to make cute Hina dolls.
First, stick fabric tape in the center of a piece of felt, fold 3 cm from one edge, and make a 2 cm slit in the middle.
Use the slit to neatly shape the collar with a little twist, then fold the felt in half and secure it with double-sided tape.
Next, glue on a bead about 1 cm in diameter to represent the head.
After making two figures, craft small accessories from origami, thread them through a large eye bead, and attach them to the dolls to finish.
By playing with colors and accessories, you can create charming, unique Hina dolls.
The process itself is fun, so it’s highly recommended!
