[For Seniors] Ideas for decorating February walls with oni (demons). Unique personalities shine through with oni showing various expressions.
Oni decorations that brighten up the walls in February are a fun craft that captures the seasonal feeling of Setsubun.
There are many ideas, from ones you can make with familiar materials like construction paper, origami, and paper plates, to large wall displays that everyone can work on together.
The time spent creating while moving your fingers nurtures imagination and concentration.
And what kind of oni face should we make? Conversations with those around you will liven up, letting everyone enjoy a delightful time.
Assembling the parts stimulates the brain, and each expression and design shines with individuality.
While sharing memories of Setsubun, let’s take on the challenge of creating wall displays that enhance the festive atmosphere of the season!
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[For Seniors] Ideas for Decorating February Walls with Oni (Demons). Let Their Individuality Shine with Oni Showing Various Expressions (41–50)
Oni made with paper cups
Oni have long had a scary image, but oni with teary eyes or endearing expressions are charming too! A paper cup transforms into an oni—this is a three-dimensional wall decoration with expressive faces.
It’s a fun craft where an ordinary paper cup keeps changing, so it’s great for day-service recreation as well.
Open up a paper cup to make the oni’s face, leaving the horn and ear sections uncut.
Then attach the eyes, nose, and hair to finish.
If you decorate with beans and a wooden measuring cup (masu), it really enhances the Setsubun atmosphere!
[For Seniors] February wall decoration ideas with oni (Japanese ogres). Let their individuality shine with oni showing a variety of expressions (51–60)
Denden daiko ogre made from paper plates
As a February wall display idea, here’s an adorable ogre-themed den-den daiko (Japanese pellet drum).
You’ll need two paper plates, construction paper, a chopstick, thread, and beads.
Fix the chopstick to a paper plate, then attach threads with beads to both sides of the plate using tape.
Use double-sided tape to stick the second paper plate on top, add the head and horn pieces made from construction paper, and draw the face to finish! After enjoying it as a drum, display it on the wall of a senior care facility.
It’s a wall decor idea that will warm hearts in chilly February.
Give it a try!
A demon with a cute see-through look in a transparent cup
How about a cute, translucent demon wall decoration that can also be used as a bean holder? All you need are two clear plastic cups, cellophane, and tissue paper.
Attach cut pieces of cellophane to one cup, then stack the other cup on top and secure them with tape.
Add the face and horn parts.
You can use round stickers for the eyes and cheeks to make it easy.
Make the hair with tissue paper, add a handle, and you’re done.
Thanks to the cellophane, it has an adorable see-through look.
After using it to hold beans or candy, enjoy it as a wall decoration!
Wreath of Oni and Otafuku
A Setsubun wreath made with origami instantly brightens up a wall, so it’s a great craft activity for seniors.
In this video, an ogre (oni) and Otafuku made from origami are combined to form a wreath.
The varied facial expressions are adorable, aren’t they? Prepare red, blue, and black origami paper and follow along with the video as you fold.
Each folding step is very simple, so you can enjoy making it with ease.
Once the parts are folded, draw the faces.
For the eyes and cheeks, using round stickers like in the video makes it quick and easy.
Combine eight pieces into a circle, and your cute wreath is complete.
Oni Puppet
Are you familiar with puppets? A puppet is a hand-operated marionette that you move by putting one hand inside.
In this article, we’ll introduce a craft that uses the motif of an oni (a Japanese ogre) for Setsubun.
They’re fun to move and play with, and also look great hung up as wall decorations.
Cut slits into a paper cup to create the puppet mechanism, then attach the oni’s face and body.
Make the face and body out of construction paper.
The key tip is to treat the bottom of the paper cup as the mouth and attach pink construction paper there.
You’ll end up with a very cute oni, so we highly recommend this for craft recreation activities with seniors.
Oni Wreath
How about an ogre-themed wreath as a wall decoration for Setsubun? This wreath can be made entirely from origami, which makes it easy and approachable.
Prepare three sizes of origami paper.
Use the largest sheets to create the wreath base, and be sure to secure it firmly with glue or clear tape.
With the remaining sizes, make the smaller pieces like ogres, pine branches, and ehomaki rolls.
Once all the parts are ready, attach them to the wreath base.
You’ll have a lively and cheerful wreath when you’re done.
Since there are many delicate steps, staff members should help out with the trickier parts.
In conclusion
We introduced craft ideas for oni decorations to brighten up your walls in February.
Using familiar materials like clear cups, paper plates, and origami, each project captures the spirit of Setsubun.
As you move your fingers and create oni that reflect each person’s individuality, the time spent crafting will warm the heart.
Display the finished pieces on the wall and share your memories of Setsubun together.