[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 (31–40)
Rabbit Hinamatsuri decorationNEW!
Crafts featuring rabbits are so cute, aren’t they? They’re a perfect motif for Hinamatsuri crafts, too.
Prepare origami paper with colors or patterns on both sides.
Make some slits and create a donut-shaped ring.
Make a rabbit’s face and attach it on top of the ring.
Add decorations to the rabbit like those of hina dolls.
Try adding items such as the imperial prince’s shaku or the imperial princess’s open fan.
Adding lace around the neck will make it even cuter.
Older adults are sure to smile as they create these adorable rabbit crafts.
dandelion fluffNEW!
When you see dandelions in bloom, you can’t help but think, “Spring has come,” right? Older adults may also feel the arrival of spring.
In spring, you might make dandelion crafts as part of recreation activities.
It’s also a great idea to make dandelion fluff and display it together with the dandelion pieces.
If you use them as a wall decoration, they’ll create a lovely atmosphere indoors.
Seeing the displayed dandelions and fluff may bring back memories for some seniors—of their childhood or moments with family.
Be sure to enjoy a pleasant time together while sharing those memories.
Tulip wreathNEW!
This wreath, which arranges tulips into a circle while highlighting their shape, is an origami piece whose impression changes depending on how the flowers are placed.
Whether you align the direction of the flowers and stems or vary their angles slightly will affect how cohesive the design feels.
By considering color combinations, you can tighten the overall look or steer it toward a softer mood.
Introducing variations in the flowers’ heights helps prevent a flat appearance.
Finally, surveying the whole and adjusting the placement stabilizes the shape and improves how it looks when displayed.
The bright colors of the finished wreath gently stand out in a space and evoke the arrival of spring.
Toy capsule Hina dollsNEW!
Let’s make use of the plastic capsules that come with gachagacha/gachapon toys, which usually contain small toys or trinkets.
Attach paper towels to the capsules using glue diluted with water.
Do the same and attach paper towels to small pieces of Styrofoam.
Use washi-patterned origami on the capsule toy, arranging it like a kimono.
With a hot glue gun, adhere the paper-towel-covered pieces to the capsule toy, add hair and decorations, and you’re done.
If you make two—an Emperor doll and an Empress doll—you’ll have a splendid Hina dolls set.
It looks good enough as interior decor and is likely to delight older adults as well.
Simple bouquetNEW!
This origami piece stands out for its three-dimensional look, achieved by adding creative touches to the petal expression.
By leaving a border and making vertical slits in the paper, then curling them to create petals that clearly convey the feel of the seasonal event, a softly spreading flower shape emerges.
The work isn’t overly intricate, but the degree of opening changes depending on how you curl the strips, so it’s important to proceed with the final result in mind.
Bundling several together adds volume and creates a bouquet-like form.
Varying the color combinations changes the impression, allowing you to enjoy arrangements tailored to where you’ll display them.
[For Seniors] Crafts You’ll Want to Make in March! Recommended Project Ideas (41–50)
Flower leaning ornamentNEW!
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This is a vibrant, propped-up decoration with flowers arranged to pop out of the frame.
Cut cardboard to create two frames and use them with a sheet of origami paper sandwiched in between as the base.
For the flowers placed there, cut origami paper into long strips, shape them into petals, and combine them.
Make them in various sizes and colors to brighten up the whole piece.
It’s recommended to finish the frame in a color that complements the flowers, and the key is to emphasize the three-dimensional look of the blossoms.
Cup Ohina (Cup Hina Dolls)NEW!
Let’s make Hina dolls perfect for spring, a season that brightens up any room.
Wrap cotton with tissue paper, shape it as if wrapping with fabric, place it inside a cupcake liner, and create the doll’s body.
Then use glue to attach the layered collar, a round sticker for the face, black hair, eyes, and a hair ornament.
For the Emperor doll’s kimono, using a different fabric color from the Empress doll adds extra splendor.
Placing the finished piece under a clear container lid helps you store it safely and bring it home without getting it dirty—highly recommended.
It’s also great for fine motor practice, so give it a try!
