[For Seniors] March Origami: Ideas to Brighten Your Room with Seasonal Flowers and Events

Tulips you can stand up and display

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We’d like to introduce a tulip you can stand up and display—make several and line them up for a lovely effect.

You’ll fold the tulip flower, stem, and pot separately from origami paper.

The flower part includes some detailed steps, but that makes it all the more satisfying when your tulip is finished.

Combine the flower, stem, and pot, and you’re done.

You can display them at the facility, or take them home to decorate your place.

By the way, there are said to be over 7,000 varieties of tulips around the world, but apparently none of them are blue.

Try folding while sharing little facts like this, and have fun!

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Sakura Japanese-style ornament

[Origami Japanese Cherry Blossoms] / Origami Cherry Blossom / Origami Flower / origamicherryblossom / cherryblossomdecoration / origamiflower

Cherry trees color Japan’s spring.

Seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom in parks and other places gives you a sense of seasonal charm, doesn’t it? Let’s make a Japanese-style cherry blossom decoration that captures that feeling of spring.

Use three sheets of origami in different sizes, accordion-fold them, apply glue, and connect them.

Create a three-dimensional cherry blossom out of origami.

Because it’s three-dimensional, some steps are quite detailed.

Older adults who enjoy origami will likely have fun making it.

If the finer parts are difficult, people around them should lend a hand.

Assemble the cherry blossom petals and place them on the accordion-folded origami to finish.

It will look lovely displayed at home.

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Hina dolls you can place and display

[Origami Hina Dolls] Displayable Hina Dolls – Origami Hina doll

When today’s seniors were children, some of them celebrated by displaying seven-tiered Hina dolls at home.

While seven-tiered Hina displays are beautiful, many families stopped setting them out because they take up too much space.

So why not try making handmade Hina dolls that can be displayed in a small area? Use washi-patterned origami paper to create the bodies.

By opening the final folded section, they will stand upright.

Cut small pieces of black origami paper to make the faces, then dress them in kimonos.

Origami, which requires dexterous finger movements, helps improve concentration and stimulates the brain, making it recommended for seniors.

Enjoy making origami while also helping to prevent cognitive decline.

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A butterfly that can be folded from a single sheet

[Origami] How to Fold a Cute Butterfly Origami Butterfly [With Voice Commentary] / Grandma’s Origami

Butterflies fluttering gracefully around flowers are a sign that spring has arrived, aren’t they? As an origami idea to make in March, how about butterflies? Prepare origami paper in your favorite colors.

If you use double-sided paper with a pattern on one side, your butterfly will look even more gorgeous, so it’s recommended.

Fold with the side you want to be the main color of the wings facing outward.

For older adults who aren’t comfortable using scissors, please have staff assist them.

This butterfly involves many fine steps, making it perfect for those who enjoy detailed origami.

The finished piece is very beautiful and gives a real sense of accomplishment.

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pansy

[Origami] Pansies and violas you can enjoy in different color combinations / How to make origami “Pansy・Viola (flower).” (Audio commentary)

Let’s brighten up facilities and rooms with lots of little pansy flowers.

A pansy has five petals, but we’ll fold it from a single sheet of origami paper.

Cut a square sheet into a pentagon, make the crease lines, and then start folding.

After folding, use scissors to make small cuts and refine the petal shapes.

For the tricky parts, have people nearby provide support while folding.

Older adults who enjoy origami may find it fun once they learn the steps.

It’s also recommended to fold lots of colorful pansies and turn them into a wreath or wall decoration.

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Cherry blossom wall hanging

[Senior Recreation] Cherry Blossom Wall Decoration Using Origami [Easy Craft] Cherry blossom wall decoration

One of Japan’s iconic flowers is the cherry blossom, which reaches full bloom in spring.

Let’s make a wall decoration with a cherry blossom motif! Prepare light pink and dark pink origami paper.

Cut the light pink sheet slightly smaller, or use a slightly smaller piece of origami.

Fold it twice into a triangle, then fold along the creases.

Draw the outline of the cherry blossom petals, cut along the lines with scissors, and when you open it, you’ll have a symmetrical cherry blossom.

You can use a craft punch for the center to make it easier.

Make some leaves as well and attach everything to a backing sheet to finish.

Enjoy a fun crafting time together with older adults.

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Clover and a Vase

Easy Origami: How to Fold a Clover and a Vase

These cute creations are perfect for the colorful spring season.

Prepare origami in your favorite colors and make a four-leaf clover and a vase.

The four-leaf clover is made from a single sheet of origami paper.

If you make several in different sizes and colors, they’ll give a bright, festive impression.

The leaves have a three-dimensional finish, so they look striking.

For the clover’s stem, roll a strip of origami paper thinly, flatten it, and attach it.

Place the clovers in an origami vase shaped with a bit of volume, and display them at home.

If you like, using puffy stickers to create little insects and sticking them on is also recommended.

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