[For Kids] Recommended in March! Easy Origami Ideas for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) and Graduation Ceremonies

Three Court Ladies

[Origami Hina Matsuri] How to fold the Three Court Ladies / How to make origami Three Court Ladies.

Let me introduce a cute origami idea for making the three court ladies.

What you’ll need: three sheets of origami paper for the faces, three for the kimonos, three for the accessories, glue, black round stickers or a black pen, and red round stickers or a red pen.

When it comes to March events, many people probably think of Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day).

You can of course stick the finished pieces onto construction paper as a flat work to display, but you can also stand them up for display.

Since they don’t require a specific spot, it’s fun to think about where to place them!

Five Musicians

[One sheet of origami] Easy! How to fold cute Hina dolls for Hinamatsuri: the Five Musicians (seated hina). How to fold five musicians (hina doll) with origami. Easy!

Here’s an idea for making the Five Court Musicians (Gonin-bayashi) with origami.

You’ll need one sheet of black origami paper and one sheet of patterned origami paper.

This guide explains how to fold one musician.

If you make five, you’ll complete the full Gonin-bayashi—give it a try! When folding the kimono, focus on making crisp creases.

The black paper will be cut into smaller pieces, so it’s best to work together with a parent or teacher.

Have fun making it!

elementary school

This is a perfect craft for the spring school entry season: a school made with origami that captures the excitement and anticipation of starting elementary school.

Fold a square into a triangle and keep opening and folding from the inside, then shape it into a school building.

You can draw the windows by hand, or glue on small pieces of cut origami paper to add dimension.

For the clock, either stick on a round sticker or draw it with a pen to make it look more realistic.

The steps are simple, but adding fine details is a fun way to make it your own.

Kids will enjoy making the window pieces and sticking on the stickers.

Display the finished school origami together with a randoseru backpack and cherry blossoms, and it will look bright and springlike, further heightening the excitement of starting school.

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three-legged sanpo (a traditional Japanese three-legged offering tray)

Origami “Box with a Foot” 折り紙「足つき三方の箱」

A three-legged sanpō used for festivals and events becomes a three-dimensional and elegant piece when made with origami.

Fold the paper in half, crease firmly, then open it.

Fold the paper toward the center and tuck it inward to shape it.

Open it from the inside so it forms a rectangle, and make the base sturdy.

By tucking the paper inward to create triangular parts, the legs take shape.

Finally, fold it down while adjusting the form, and your three-legged sanpō is complete.

The latter steps include many fine processes, but try folding along with teachers or friends.

It’s also recommended to place it in front of Hina dolls or use it to hold small offerings.

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ribbon

Easy Origami: How to Fold a Ribbon [with Voice Commentary] Origami

Let’s make a cute ribbon out of origami.

Fold the paper in half to make a crease, then open it and fold the top and bottom edges to the center line.

Next, fold the paper in half along the center line again.

Fold it in half horizontally, then fold the two corners on the creased side inward.

Unfold those parts, and tuck both corners inward along the creases.

On the opposite overlapped side, open both layers outward and fold them, then fold all four corners on the creased side inward.

Open it from the other side and press down the middle to flatten, and you’re done! There’s also a version with hanging tails, so try making whichever you like.

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peach blossoms

[Origami] Peach Blossom - Easy Folding Method | How to Make | Kid-Friendly [Origami]

Here’s a peach blossom craft idea that’s perfect for Hina Matsuri! Note that scissors are used in the latter steps.

Prepare a pink sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle.

Fold it into a triangle once more to make a crease, then open it up and lift just the top layer.

Align the top corner with the center of the bottom edge, crease only the middle, and unfold.

Now fold down the top corner on both layers, using the crease you just made as a guide.

The folded-down section forms a triangle; align with its left and right corners and fold the bottom left and right corners upward at an angle.

Tuck the left and right corners toward the back, following the shape you just made.

Flip the paper over, draw a curved line from the upper left to the lower right, and cut along it with scissors.

Your beautiful peach blossom is complete!

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cherry blossoms

How to easily make cherry blossom petals from a single sheet of origami♪

A cherry blossom you can make from a single sheet of origami paper is perfect for March, when the buds start to swell! Fold the paper in half twice, then fold it several more times and cut it with scissors to create the petal shape.

To give it a 3D look, slightly fold the edges, then open and shape the petals—voilà, a cherry blossom full of spring charm.

When cutting, it’s best to sketch the outline beforehand.

Since the folded origami becomes very small, be extra careful not to touch your fingers with the scissors while cutting.

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