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

Daffodil wall decoration

Introducing a three-dimensional origami narcissus for winter flower wall decorations! How about making daffodils, which start blooming around November to December, as a winter ornament? [Tsukuru-mon]

How about brightening up your winter interiors with origami daffodils? The steps are simple, making this a great project for seniors to try.

Start by making three petal pieces from white origami paper.

The creasing steps are important here, so take your time and fold carefully.

Once the folding is done, draw the petal shapes and cut them out with scissors.

Punch a hole in the center of each of the three petal pieces, then insert a yellow origami cone (the corona) to complete the daffodil.

You’ll need two sets of petal pieces for each daffodil, so prepare as many as you need for the number of flowers you want to make.

Create the stem from green origami paper, and finish by arranging the daffodils on a frame base made of origami.

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Wreath of plum blossoms and bush warblers

Origami warbler and plum blossom wreath folding tutorial (niceno1)

Here’s a craft that brings a touch of spring in February, when we start longing for its arrival.

You’ll make parts like a bush warbler, plum blossoms, a plum branch, a wreath, and a base to attach the bird and blossoms.

Everything is made with origami, so feel free to choose springlike colors for the wreath and base.

The wreath is made by combining eight sheets of origami paper.

You can use all the same color, or alternate colors and patterns—either is fine.

Arrange the parts as you like, vary the number of plum blossoms, and enjoy completing your design.

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Setsubun origami wreath wall decoration

Handmade Setsubun origami wreath wall decoration! I featured a holly-and-sardine charm (hiiragi iwashi) as the main motif, accented with Otafuku and plum blossoms. Perfect for a February event! [Tsukuru-mon]

It’s long been said that displaying holly and fish heads at the entrance wards off evil.

Let’s make a fun, decorative wreath out of origami—perfect for Setsubun.

We’ll create each part in origami: the sardine head, the bone section, holly leaves, an Okame mask, a red oni, and a blue oni.

The key is to carefully fold creases and balance facial expressions to add a sense of depth.

For the wreath base, using washi-patterned origami paper will enhance the seasonal feel of Setsubun.

Give this seasonal Setsubun wreath a try!

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Setsubun decoration: holly and sardine (hiiragi-iwashi)

[Origami] Setsubun Decorations with Origami | How to Make Oni (Demons), Holly-Iwashi (Holly and Sardine), and Plum Blossoms

Hiiragi iwashi, displayed during Setsubun, has a distinctive look: a sardine head pierced onto a sprig of holly.

It’s said to ward off evil because demons dislike the smell and the prickly leaves.

Using this idea, you’ll make a sardine head, two holly leaves, and a stick.

For the sardine, fold an origami square into a triangle to make a crease, open it, then fold the two left edges to the center crease.

Use the opposing corners of the folded section to form the mouth, and shape the rest into the head.

For the leaves, take small origami squares, fold the diagonal corners to create a leaf shape, then accordion-fold to finish.

For the stick, cut a narrow strip of origami paper and fold it gatefold (both long edges in to meet at the center).

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Setsubun hanging decoration

How to Make Paper Hanging Decorations for Setsubun! Handcrafted February winter ornaments like one-horned oni demons and Otafuku [Tsukuru Mon]

When it comes to events in February, many people might think of Setsubun.

In many regions, people throw roasted soybeans while saying, “Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi” (Demons out, good fortune in).

Making Setsubun-themed wall decorations can help older adults feel the season, too.

You can create hanging ornament parts using long, narrow strips of construction paper.

By gluing together or folding the cut paper, you can make parts like oni (demons) and kanabō (spiked clubs).

Try placing round-cut pieces of washi-patterned origami or thick paper between the parts.

This enhances the Japanese seasonal atmosphere, and the round shapes can also represent beans.

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Otafuku Decorations: Setsubun Crafts

Otafuku Decorations | Setsubun Crafts [100-yen DIY] [DAISO] [Easy Crafts] [Setsubun Crafts] #100yen #diy #daiso #dayservice #crafts #care

Here’s an idea for making an Otafuku (Okame) face using origami.

Use origami paper to create the hair, cheeks, and a floral hair ornament, then glue them onto a backing sheet.

Finish by drawing the eyes and mouth with a pen.

The key point of this idea is to lightly sketch each part on the origami first and then tear the shapes by hand instead of cutting them with scissors.

This gives the piece a warm, handcrafted feel.

For the floral hair ornament, use origami with traditional Japanese patterns to make it look festive.

You can also write a seasonal phrase like “God of Good Fortune” on the backing to match Setsubun.

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Valentine Fluffy Heart Bear

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The new year has begun, and next month is already Valentine’s Day 💝 A day to deliver love to those you care about—this is a perfectly cute craft for the occasion 😊 ★ Tips A sharper heart shape (rather than a rounded one) will show the outline more clearly when you attach the tissue paper. There are many ways to arrange the bear’s face: have the children draw it, prepare parts for them to paste, or even insert photos of their faces. ★ Materials • Tissue paper in 3 colors: 2–3 sheets each • Double-sided tape • Construction paper • Glue • Round stickers (for the eyes) ————————————— 🌷Teacher Pippi Sharing cute, fun craft ideas! ◇ Easy crafts you can make just by copying ◇ Adorable results using familiar materials ◇ Helping busy teachers! 📣 I’d be so happy if you like, save, and follow 💕 —————————————Winter CraftMade in FebruaryEasy to make#Childcare Crafting#Making PlayProduction ideasNursery teacher / Childcare workerChildcare studentNursery School Practicum#100-yen-store DIY#Valentine’s Day CraftHeart production

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Let’s make a heart-themed craft that takes advantage of the soft, fluffy texture of tissue paper.

It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day and makes an adorable wall decoration.

Stick double-sided tape onto a heart-shaped piece of construction paper.

Then place crumpled balls of tissue paper onto the adhesive surface.

Using about three different colors of tissue paper is recommended.

Add a paper bear made from construction paper to the fluffy heart, and you’ll have a cute, charming wall display.

The piece may even bring back Valentine’s Day memories for some older adults.

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