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

Collage of cherry blossoms

Cherry Blossom Collage — Handmade Spring Recreation — All materials from the 100-yen shop!

Why not feel the arrival of spring with a cherry blossom collage? Prepare a sheet of stiff black cardstock and cut it in half.

Use a cherry blossom craft punch to cut designs from patterned paper or origami, making lots of blossoms.

Draw the tree trunk on the black cardstock with a white colored pencil, then glue on the blossoms.

Layer them so they overlap and fill in the gaps.

When applying glue, don’t coat the entire piece—apply it only to part of each blossom and attach it lightly to create a three-dimensional effect.

The contrast of vivid blossoms against the black cardstock makes for a beautiful piece.

Because it uses fine finger movements, it’s great for finger dexterity training for seniors.

Consider incorporating it into craft recreation activities at senior care facilities.

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Hina dolls you can make with just three folds

Hina doll origami [easy] [ages 3 and up] [Hinamatsuri craft]

Just three folds! Here’s an ohinasama (Hina doll) you can easily make even if you’re not good at origami.

Using patterned origami paper gives it a stylish finish, so it’s recommended! Try making it while chatting together with seniors.

First, fold the paper about one-third of the way, then turn it vertically and fold about one-third again.

Finally, tilt it diagonally and fold the bottom part to the back—and you’re done! If you want a rounder head, slightly fold the top outward.

You can also add masking tape to the inside of the kimono for an accent, draw your favorite face, or make a crown or a scepter (shaku) from origami and stick them on—feel free to customize and have fun.

Adding small accessories will make it look even more realistic.

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Hina-doll wreath

[Hinamatsuri] Origami wreath [Easy] [March craft] [Hina dolls] [Daycare] [Kindergarten]

Let’s make a Hina doll wreath—an origami wreath.

You might think making a wreath sounds difficult, but for this one, both the wreath base and the Emperor and Empress dolls are made with just three folds each.

The three folds are simple and easy to do, making this a project that’s approachable for seniors.

Since origami involves using your fingertips, it’s also recommended as brain training for older adults.

Many senior care facilities incorporate origami, too.

The steps are simple, but the finished piece brightens the Peach Festival and evokes the feeling of spring.

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Tulip

Origami: Tulip

Let’s make tulips, the flowers that symbolize spring, out of origami.

Fold the flower part into a three-dimensional shape so the inside is hollow, and curl the tips of the petals outward.

Create the stem by wrapping origami paper around a bamboo skewer, then insert it into the center of the flower to secure it.

Attach a leaf piece partway up the stem, and your three-dimensional tulip is complete.

Gather several together and tie them with a ribbon for an adorable tulip bouquet! It also looks great displayed in a vase or a stylish glass.

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peach blossoms

Origami peach blossom easy folding method – Origami flower peach tutorial (niceno1)

Peach blossoms are charming flowers known for their pale pink color.

They are at their best from March to April in many places.

By the way, their flower language meaning is “charming,” which really captures their vibe.

This time, let’s make peach blossoms with origami.

You’ll need origami paper, wire, scissors, glue, and so on.

The folding method is simple, so it’s easy for seniors to try, too.

Besides pink, it’s also fun to make peach blossoms in a variety of colors.

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Rabbit’s Easter egg

[Origami] Easy with just one sheet! Cute Easter Bunny Egg Folding Method / Bunny Egg, Easter Bunny, Spring Origami Easter Egg

Easter is a festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and it is set on a Sunday between late March and April each year.

Eggs and rabbits, regarded as symbols of rebirth and prosperity, are known as Easter symbols.

This time, we’ll introduce an origami Easter bunny.

After folding an Easter bunny with your favorite color or pattern of origami paper, use a pen or colored pencils to draw the eyes and mouth.

You can give it personality depending on the kind of face you choose.

By the way, each egg color has its own meaning, so how about turning it into a quiz as you work?

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Chinese milk vetch

April Wall Decorations: “Chinese Milk Vetch” — Cute Spring Bulletin Board Made from Paper

A wall decoration featuring bright pink Chinese milk vetch blossoms.

Since it requires precise hand movements, it’s recommended for seniors who want to try more advanced origami.

Cut the petal pieces according to the template and lightly score the fold lines.

For the stem, make all the fold lines valley folds, then overlap both edges and glue them securely in place.

For the flower pieces, alternate valley and mountain folds starting from the lower fold line to create a three-dimensional shape.

Where the fold lines split into three, make mountain folds from both sides and push the center line inward into a valley fold.

By pressing down the lightly made mountain folds and creasing them more deeply, the flower shape will hold firmly.

Finally, glue together the petals, stem, and leaves to complete the piece.

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