[For Seniors] Crafts to Make in March! Recommended Project Ideas
March is full of delightful motifs like peach and cherry blossoms, as well as fun events such as Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day).
In this article, we’ll introduce craft ideas recommended for seniors to enjoy in March! By mainly using soft colors like pink, white, and pale green for origami and construction paper, you can create bright, cheerful pieces—making both the crafting process and the finished display exciting.
When making origami crafts, adding patterned paper can change the atmosphere and give your work a unique touch! Feel free to use these ideas as references in care facilities such as day service centers.
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[For Seniors] Crafts You’ll Want to Make in March! Recommended Project Ideas (91–100)
cartonnage
Do you know about cartonnage? Cartonnage is a traditional craft that originated in France.
It mainly refers to decorating everyday items with thick paper and fabric.
It may be hard to picture, but for example, you can cover a small trinket box with fabric or re-cover a lampshade.
Jumping straight into a major project can be tough, so start by practicing with familiar items, applying thick paper or fabric.
If it sparks your interest, try getting some specialized tools.
A simple flower made with an accordion fold
When we think of spring, we often picture lush natural landscapes, with flowers we don’t even know the names of blooming everywhere.
This piece is about creating those vibrant, colorful spring flowers using combinations of origami.
The process is to accordion-fold the paper, then fold the whole piece in half and round off the edges with a cut.
After that, open it up, connect the pieces, and shape them into a circle.
By changing the colors of the origami or varying the sizes, let’s create a colorful flower field.
[For Seniors] Crafts You’ll Want to Make in March! Recommended Project Ideas (101–110)
Tulip arrangement
Fresh flowers are lovely, but handmade ones have their own charm and are wonderful too.
This time, we’re making a parallel arrangement of tulips using origami.
Please prepare origami paper, bamboo skewers, scissors, tape or glue, and wood glue while watching the video.
Once you get the hang of it, you can make plenty! They’re perfect for interior decor, and by crafting tulips in various colors, you can enjoy a touch of spring indoors.
They’re also great for recreational activities.
Have fun making them!
Japanese-style cherry blossom wall decoration
We’d like to introduce a cherry blossom wall decoration made with origami.
Using three rectangular pieces of origami paper, you accordion-fold them to create cherry blossoms.
The accordion folds give the blossoms a three-dimensional look.
Once the blossoms are finished, attach them to a backing sheet.
Changing the color of the backing will change the mood of the decoration: black gives a chic feel, while yellow creates a calm atmosphere.
It might be nice to choose a backing color that suits the preferences of the older adults you’re making it with.
You could also have them take the finished piece home to display in their own space.
Flower keychain
Why not make a cute flower keychain using colorful laces? It’s a craft that even seniors can enjoy with confidence, since it doesn’t require needles or delicate work.
Simply tie the colored laces one by one onto a swivel clasp.
Most of the process involves threading them through simple loops, so you can move your fingers and work at a comfortable pace.
Once you shape the laces into a flower, finish by tying a ribbon and trimming any excess, and you’re done.
You can mix your favorite colors to create a design that’s uniquely yours, and it makes a perfect gift.
Attach it to a bag or keys to feel the warmth of something handmade in your daily life.
With easy steps that use fine motor skills, this is a recommended craft that can also help stimulate the brain.
Dandelion wall decoration
Introducing a remarkably realistic dandelion wall decoration that could be mistaken for the real thing at first glance.
You’ll need yellow, green, and white construction paper, plus wooden coffee stirrers.
First, cut out eight leaf shapes from the green paper.
Then cut another strip of green paper lengthwise, crease along the top edge, and make fine slits below the crease to create the flower stem.
For the flower, cut a long strip of yellow paper, fold it in half, and cut fine slits along the edge without leaving gaps.
Attach the stem to the flower strip, then roll it up from the flower side.
Once glued, gently fluff and open up the stem and flower by hand.
You’ll have a beautiful blossom.
Glue wooden stirrers together in a grid—three vertically and three horizontally—then attach the leaves and flowers to finish.
You can also make seed heads by using white paper for the flowers.
The work involves fine details, but the sense of accomplishment when you finish is exceptional.
Give it a try!
Hina dolls
When it comes to major events in March, some older adults may think of the Peach Festival (Hinamatsuri).
Here’s a calendar featuring the Emperor and Empress dolls as a Hinamatsuri motif.
You can make hina dolls out of origami and attach them to the calendar.
Of course, you can also cut colored paper into the parts of the dolls and glue them on instead of using origami.
Creating the hina dolls might prompt some people to remember festivals they’ve spent with family.
Talking about those memories could make for lively conversation while working on the calendar.