[For Seniors] Crafts to Make in March! Recommended Project Ideas

Plum blossom wreath

[Origami] Plum Blossom Wreath

The blooming of plum blossoms makes you feel the end of the cold winter and the arrival of spring, doesn’t it? Today, we’re introducing a “plum blossom wreath” that’s perfect for bringing that hint of spring.

Both the wreath base and the plum blossoms can be made with origami.

Since origami can be done while seated, it’s a great activity for seniors.

Plum blossoms are also familiar to many older adults, so it should be easy to try.

It’s also a nice way to spark conversation and interaction while crafting together.

You can enjoy arranging it by changing the colors of the origami paper.

By the way, when red and white plum blossoms bloom together on a single tree, it’s called “Genpei-zaki.” The name is said to come from the colors of the banners used by the Genji and Heike clans during the Heian period.

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Easy hanging Hina dolls made from cardboard

Cardboard craft: easy hanging Hina dolls for Hinamatsuri

Using everyday materials like cardboard, you can easily make hanging Hina dolls.

The steps are simple: cut the cardboard into an egg shape, draw the face, and attach a kimono made from origami paper.

With these straightforward steps, you’ll create very cute Odairi-sama and Ohina-sama.

You can also make small items that evoke the Peach Festival, such as peach blossoms and hishi-mochi, and hang everything on a string to finish.

If you use the same method to make the three court ladies (Sannin Kanjo), it will create a lively atmosphere.

Since there are many steps that use your fingertips, you can also expect brain-training benefits.

They say the fingertips and the brain are connected by many nerves—so much so that the hands are called the “second brain.”

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Hanging ornaments made from felted wool balls

[Hinamatsuri DIY] Easy with felt and yarn! How to make a hanging cherry blossom ornament / Dollar store DIY / How to make a cherry blossom ball ornament.

Don’t many Japanese people like cherry blossoms? Perhaps because they’re also a representative flower of Japan, cherry blossoms go well with Japanese-style crafts.

A hanging ornament made from yarn balls decorated with cherry blossoms also has a traditional Japanese feel.

Use a balled-up piece of aluminum foil as the core and wrap yarn around it and around it.

Attach strings to the top and bottom of the yarn ball.

Make cherry blossom flowers out of felt and glue them onto the yarn ball.

Adding cherry leaves will enhance the cherry-blossom look.

You can hang it indoors as is, or add hardware and use it as a keychain—both are recommended.

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Eraser-stamp Hina dolls

[Eraser stamps] I’ll stamp the March calendar with hina doll stamps 😄

How about making a gentle-looking Hina Doll calendar using eraser stamps made from various parts? Cut out the necessary pieces: connect rectangular parts to form the tiered stand, and use circular parts for the faces, and so on.

When stamping, it’s a good idea to wipe each part stamp with kneaded eraser to keep the colors from mixing.

The parts can be shared among several people, and regardless of drawing skill, you can simply stamp away in your favorite colors—pat, pat—to create an adorable set of Hina dolls.

Give it a try!

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Three-dimensional tulips

3D paper craft you can use in April

Tulips bloom with beautiful flowers as spring approaches.

Their colorful blossoms convey the excitement of warmer days.

This craft is like a three-dimensional picture inspired by a scene of blooming tulips, made by combining pieces of construction paper.

The key step is to cut petal shapes, curve them to add roundness, and assemble them—this layering of petals gives the tulips their 3D appearance.

After that, just attach the tulips to a backing sheet, and it’s complete.

Express your originality by deciding which colors of tulips to use and where to place them.

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Three-dimensional cherry blossom paper flower

Easy! How to Make 3D Cherry Blossom Flowers with a Craft Punch – DIY How to Make Paper Cherry Blossom Flowers with a Shape Punch

Using colored construction paper or TANT paper to make three-dimensional cherry blossoms can be tricky, right? For anyone who finds that difficult, try making cherry blossoms with a craft punch.

With a craft punch, you can create 3D blossoms very easily.

After punching out the cherry blossom shapes, start adding creases.

Making these creases is the key to creating dimensional flowers! Make small cuts between the petals, then use a stylus or a pencil to gently curl the petals.

Press down the center, attach beads, and your cherry blossom is complete.

They look lovely when added to message cards or colored paper.

Give it a try!

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Simple bouquet

[Origami] How to Fold a Bouquet (Origami Time)

Many flowers reach their best viewing season in spring.

It’s also a time when you’ll have more chances to see blossoms in parks and meadows.

Older adults may encounter flowers when they go for a walk, too.

Let’s make a bouquet out of origami that evokes those proudly blooming flowers.

Use origami paper in your favorite colors to fold the flowers for the bouquet.

Since many seniors love flowers, some may find themselves smiling as they create their pieces.

You can hang the finished bouquet on the wall, or take it home and display it there.

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