[For Day Service Centers] February Craft Ideas: Decorations for Setsubun, Valentine’s Day, and the Feeling of Spring

Snowman in a plastic bottle

[Winter Craft] I tried making a cute snowman ornament out of a plastic bottle ⛄️

February is the coldest time of the year, so it’s the peak season for snowfall, right? When you see snow, don’t you just feel like making a snowman? It’s like going back to your childhood, and playing in the snow is so much fun.

You can even make a snowman using a plastic bottle.

All you need are a plastic bottle, yarn, beads, flower paper, cotton, tissues, and so on.

First, cut the plastic bottle.

Wrap red yarn around the bottle cap.

Then stuff cotton into the hollowed-out bottle, add beads for the eyes and nose, and you’re done.

If you display the snowman by the window, it will give your room a wintry feel.

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Ehomaki with a paper core

[February Craft] How to Make Ehomaki (Toilet Paper Roll, Origami) [Easy Handmade] Sushi Roll • Setsubun

The “toilet paper cores being bought and sold” that once caused a stir on the flea-market app Mercari.

Let’s use those toilet paper cores to make an Ehomaki roll.

Stick black construction paper onto a toilet paper core to create the outer seaweed layer.

For the filling, roll seven colors of construction paper into thin tubes, wrap them together with white paper to represent the rice, and then simply insert that roll into the toilet paper core covered with black paper.

It’s surprising how much it ends up looking like a real Ehomaki.

I’m sure it will delight people as well as surprise them!

Origami: Daffodil and Box

[Origami] Daffodil and Box

We’d like to introduce an origami project recommended for winter at day-service craft activities: “Daffodil and Box.” Daffodils are in peak bloom during winter, making them perfect for seasonal crafts.

Origami made in February, when the chill still lingers, can be enjoyed indoors while keeping your hands busy.

It’s also a chance to spend creative time, such as chatting with others as you work.

Some folds are a bit complex, but try collaborating with older adults, or drawing guideline lines with a pen to make the creases easier to follow.

If you also make the origami box, you can stand the piece up for display—it will look lovely in a room at home.

Let’s make the moments we share truly meaningful through warm interactions that help us forget the winter cold.

Origami Ehomaki frame

Origami [Ehomaki Frame] Origami Sushi Roll Frame

In many senior care facilities, origami crafts are used as recreational activities for older adults.

The “Ehomaki Frame” is a project that many people can enjoy because it allows you to easily create a seasonally themed piece.

Hands-on tasks like folding paper and applying glue use the fingertips extensively and can also help stimulate the brain.

You can customize the project to your liking—for example, by gluing your favorite Setsubun-themed pieces onto a base folded into the shape of a glue stick.

Through making these crafts, we hope participants will feel closer to the traditions of Setsubun and experience the joy of handmade decorations they can display at home.

By working at each person’s own pace and sharing the finished pieces with one another, it’s sure to bring smiles to everyone.

Origami Camellia

[Origami] How to fold a camellia

Let’s try making a camellia with origami.

From a single sheet of paper, you can create a beautiful camellia flower.

The steps aren’t complicated, so it’s easy for seniors to try.

Using origami with gradients or different sizes will give you uniquely expressive camellias.

How about making them while chatting about camellia colors? For example, a vivid yellow camellia is actually rare.

Using your fingertips is said to stimulate the brain.

I hope making camellias gives you a warm, fulfilling time.

Display your finished camellias around your facility or room to enjoy a wintry seasonal touch.