[For Seniors] Spring Wall Decorations: A Collection of Ideas to Brighten Up Your Room

Fan and Hina dolls

[Craft Idea] Hinakazari — decorated for the Doll’s Festival (March Hinamatsuri) (wall decoration, senior recreation, day service, occupational therapy OT, childcare) (origami, colored construction paper, DIY, 3D)

Many senior care facilities change their wall displays every month.

There are likely many staff members wondering, “What should we do this month?” For March, how about making fans and Hina decorations? Prepare two sheets of Japanese-patterned origami paper inspired by the Empress (Ohina-sama) and the Emperor (Odairi-sama).

Fold them while referring to the video, and add details like a folding fan or a scepter.

Fold construction paper into a screen shape to create fans, then finish with pine and plum decorations.

Fans and Hina displays have long been cherished as auspicious items and will surely feel familiar to older adults.

The steps are very simple, so give it a try as a March craft activity!

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Ring-decorated carp streamers

[Ring Ornament Craft Idea] Carp streamers made with paper chains! (May wall decorations) (Activities for seniors, occupational therapy, day service, preschool, DIY, origami, creative, easy)

Here’s an introduction to a project that cleverly uses lots of paper chain loops to represent the scales of a carp streamer.

It’s also a great idea for wall decorations.

Paper chains are often used for party and event decor, right? They’re usually made from strips of origami paper cut into narrow rectangles.

This time, let’s turn those chains into the scales of a koi nobori (carp streamer).

Make an extra-large loop to serve as the tail fin.

Attach the chain “scales” and the big tail fin to a carp face cut from construction paper.

That alone makes a splendid carp streamer, but try making a rotating arrow wheel (yaguruma) and streamers (fukinagashi) to go with it for even more atmosphere.

Seniors making the paper chains will likely enjoy lively conversation with those around them as they work.

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Hanging Hina Dolls Made with Paper PlatesNEW!

@chii_1514m

Hinamatsuri craft [Hanging Hina made with a paper plate]This time we made Hina dolls you can hang as decorations 🎎🌸When you look up from below, the paper plate’s pattern adds a nice accent and looks cute 💕There are many steps, so it may go more smoothly if you divide roles between the teacher and the children ✂️If there’s anything unclear or anything you’re curious about during the process, please leave a comment 😌🩵I’d be happy if you follow me ☺️#HinamatsuriCraftHina Doll MakingProduction#HinamatsuriHanging ornament

♬ New Sun – Chihei Hatakeyama

This is a paper-plate hanging decoration you’ll want to display in your room.

First, glue torn pieces of pink and white tissue paper onto a paper plate.

Then make a hole in the center of the plate and thread yarn tied to a straw through it.

On the opposite side, add a bead as a stopper and glue it in place.

Thread twine through the straw and attach paper hina dolls made from construction paper to the end.

Punch four holes at the bottom of the paper plate, thread yarn decorated with paper peach blossoms and circular ornaments through them, and tie to finish.

Simply changing the colors of the tissue paper and construction paper will give it a different feel.

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Hanging Hina decoration made with accordion foldingNEW!

@mii_no_seisak

If you want the pattern, follow my Instagram and comment “Ohinasama” (Hina dolls)! @mii_no_seisaku ◀︎ Search this on Instagram💕 🎎 Accordion-fold Hina dolls Just make an accordion fold in the origami: mountain, valley, mountain, valley. When you open it, it spreads out like a kimono—Hina doll complete✨ For infants, it’s fine just to experience the folding motion◎ Adults can help with the finishing touches. [Materials] • Origami paper • Glue • Face parts (construction paper) [Tips] • Make the fold width larger • It doesn’t have to line up perfectly • Enjoy the shape when you spread it out Easy prep, so you won’t rush even right before the event 🎎 Save this and use it before Hinamatsuri✨ .・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。 At @mii_no_seisaku, a current nursery teacher and mom of a 10-year-old and a baby share: 💞 A craft activity you can decide in 5 minutes for tomorrow 💞 Almost zero material cost! Use supplies already in your classroom✨ We’ll introduce handmade activities you can enjoy at home or in childcare🙆‍♀️ .・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。Hinamatsuri#japanNursery teacher / Childcare workerTranslationOrigami

♬ Cute heartwarming song(1425147) – sanusagi

Let me show you how to make a hanging Hina decoration that anyone can create easily.

First, accordion-fold a plain sheet of origami paper and fold it in half.

Then, sandwich a patterned origami paper folded the same way inside and glue them together.

This will become the body of the Hina doll.

After that, just attach a face and small accessories made from construction paper and you’re done.

Next, let’s make decorations like peach blossoms and hishi-mochi.

Tie kite string to a base made from a tapioca (bubble tea) straw, then glue on the Hina dolls and the decorations, and you’re all set! If cutting out the parts is difficult, prepare them in advance.

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A hanging ornament of yo-yo quilt made from fabric scrapsNEW!

[100-Yen DIY] Easy Hanging Decoration: Yo-Yo Quilt Made from Square Fabric

Let’s make a hanging decoration with a calm, soothing feel using fabric with traditional Japanese patterns.

You can make this with fabric scraps, so prepare plenty of your favorite prints.

After making a paper pattern and cutting the fabric, fold it in half with the right sides together and sew the edges.

Once you have a loop, lightly fold in each end to crease them.

Fold it in half and sew all the way around with large stitches, then pull the thread to form a round shape.

Gently shape it, then thread a cord through along with small fabric balls stuffed with cotton.

Make five of these sets to complete a vibrant yo-yo quilt hanging decoration.

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Hanging Hina decorations made of feltNEW!

[Hinamatsuri] Handmade Hina Decorations with Felt / felt

Let us introduce a warm, felt-crafted piece.

The parts you’ll make are the Ohinasama (Empress), the Odairisama (Emperor), plum blossoms, and yarn balls.

First, cut the felt into a crescent shape to create the base.

Then decorate it with the felt flowers and the yarn balls.

It might be nice to make the balls in pink, white, and green to resemble hina-arare rice puffs.

On the back, attach the hina dolls so that their faces are visible through the base.

Attach a gold cord to the base so it can be hung, and you’re done!

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Hanging ornaments made from cherished clothingNEW!

I tried making a hanging Hina decoration out of clothes full of memories 🌸 #parenting #easyCrafts #lifeWithKids #Hinamatsuri #GirlsFestival

A hanging ornament filled with memories, made from your child’s outgrown clothes.

Use pinking shears to cut the clothes into small pieces and attach them to spherical Styrofoam forms.

Incorporating a variety of colors makes it more vibrant, so keep color balance in mind as you work.

Thread the finished pieces and some beads onto string to create the hanging decoration.

You can find Styrofoam spheres in various sizes at 100-yen shops, so have a look.

You can make this not only from your child’s clothes but also from fabric scraps, so please use this as a reference.

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