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

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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turnip

turnip origami folding method how to make

March is the season when turnips are at their best.

Here’s how to fold a turnip with origami.

After making a horizontal crease on the paper, fold the top left and right corners down into triangles toward the crease.

Flip it over so the colored side shows, then fold the left and right sides toward the center to form the base of the turnip.

For the leaves, create creases as you go; the key is to fold the connecting part between the turnip bulb and the leaves so it puffs up into a small triangle.

Fold in the corners of the bulb to round it out, then fold the leaves slightly outward at a diagonal to finish.

Give it a try!

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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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Tulip

[Origami Tulip] Very Easy Way to Make It 💙 Step-by-Step Explanation — How to make very simple tulip origami

Let me show you an easy way to make a spring flower, a tulip.

Use two sheets of origami paper to make the flower, stem, and leaves.

For the flower, fold the paper into a triangle, fold it into a triangle again to make a crease, then open it up and fold the left and right corners upward at an angle.

Use the center line as a guide and fold both sides at the same angle.

Next, let’s make the stem and leaves.

The steps are the same up to making the creases.

After creasing, fold both corners of the triangle down toward the center line.

Fold the paper in half by matching the bottom corner to the top corner, then pinch the top corners of the two triangles on the front and open them to the left and right.

Now the stem and leaves are complete! Attach them to the flower to make your tulip.

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Hanami dango

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I tried making hanami dango using that thing 🍡🌸 It was so warm today that it really felt like spring had arrived! Yesterday my boys said they wanted to make dango out of origami, so I thought, why not make them into three-colored hanami dango? 🥰 Have you ever made an origami balloon? If you make the balloon and stick it onto a chopstick, it’s done 👏 It’s super easy, so be sure to save this and give it a try!! +——————————————+ I’m Sachi-mama, raising three rambunctious boys aged 8, 6, and 2 ❀ I share play ideas and simple crafts with kids using 100-yen items, nature finds, and recycled materials. Feel free to like, follow, or DM me! +——————————————+#AtHomePlay　#AtHomePlaywork　 Play with children#I love crafts　Handmade　　 #origami#papercraft#Hinamatsuri　The Doll FestivalHinamatsuri　#Hinamatsuri　Hina Dolls#Hinamatsuri Dolls　#HinaDolls　origamiOrigami Hina Dolls　TranslationDango　Cherry blossom viewing　#CherryBlossomViewingDango

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The three-colored dango that accompany cherry-blossom viewing actually each represent a stage of the cherry tree: the pink dango symbolizes the color of the cherry buds, the white represents the blossoms in full bloom, and the green represents the leaves after the blossoms.

Let’s make this three-colored dango with origami.

The way to make the dango is exactly the same as making a paper balloon.

Once you’ve made three dango—pink, white, and light green—skewer them onto a wooden chopstick and you’re done.

The steps are simple, so it’s easy for kids to try, too.

Be careful not to get hurt with the chopstick.

Take your handmade dango and have fun playing cherry-blossom viewing together!