[For Seniors] February Wall Decorations: Setsubun-Themed! Fun Ideas with Oni Demons and Ehomaki Sushi Rolls
Decorations that brighten up the walls during Setsubun are a wonderful way to feel the season’s arrival.
Let’s make colorful, festive Setsubun decorations! Beyond the classic oni (demons), motifs unique to Setsubun—such as ehomaki sushi rolls, masu wooden boxes, and holly with sardines—lift the spirits just by looking at them.
Many projects use familiar materials like origami and construction paper, so you can enjoy crafting with just a few supplies.
Using finger stamps or sponge stamps can add an exciting twist to your creations.
While sharing memories of past Setsubun celebrations, why not make a variety of colorful pieces—red and blue oni, and even Otafuku to invite good fortune?
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[For Seniors] February Wall Decorations Are All About Setsubun! Fun Ideas with Oni and Ehomaki (71–80)
ogre mask
Let’s make original ogre masks using paper plates! You’ll need paper plates, a utility knife, paints, elastic, a hole punch, yarn, and construction paper.
Use the construction paper to make horns and the yarn to create hair.
Paint the horns, hair, and mask in any colors you like to give it a unique finish.
Finally, punch holes on the left and right sides, thread the elastic through, and your mask is complete.
After you’ve played with them, display each mask on the wall to make a wall decoration! With these personality-filled decorations, you’re sure to have a wonderful Setsubun.
Ogre Pants
Let’s make a unique room decoration—oni pants—that’s perfect for Setsubun events wishing for health and freedom from illness.
These striking wall decorations shaped like oni pants will surely put viewers in a cheerful mood.
Speaking of Setsubun, it’s all about bean-throwing.
The ones we drive away with beans are oni (ogres).
Let’s craft the slightly flashy patterned pants that oni wear using colored construction paper, and stick them on walls or windows.
You can make them entirely from colored paper, or draw the patterns on the pants with colored pencils or pens.
Try making them not only at home but also in care facilities such as day service centers.
Demon Masu Pocket
Here’s a fun masu box featuring a little ogre peeking out.
For Setsubun, we use a masu when we scatter beans, right? This time, we’ll make both the masu and the ogre out of a single sheet of origami.
The key is to attach a different-colored or patterned piece of paper to the part that becomes the front of the origami masu.
Once it’s folded, have the seniors draw the ogre’s face.
Each one will have its own unique character.
Besides holding beans, the finished piece is also great for candies and sweets.
It would make a delightful gift for your grandchild, too.
Momotaro the Demon Slayer
A Setsubun celebration to pray for safety during the seasonal change in February.
Here we introduce wall decorations made of origami to brighten up the Setsubun event, which marks a turning point in the old lunar calendar.
Everyone knows the story of Momotaro, the boy who defeats demons.
How about making Momotaro out of origami and decorating your wall with him? The tale of Momotaro going to Onigashima to vanquish demons is a perfect match for the Setsubun tradition of driving away ogres by scattering beans.
Momotaro is joined by his companions—the dog, the monkey, and the pheasant—as well as the old man and old woman.
Of course, demons and peaches also make an appearance.
Fold these characters and items with origami and display them on your wall.
They’re perfect for decorating not only day-service and other care facilities, but also your home.
Accordion-folded demon ornament
Let’s use the classic party decoration—the paper fan—and adapt it to make Oni (demon) decorations perfect for Setsubun! Because you’ll be making the oni with accordion folds, it’s also effective for finger dexterity rehab and dementia prevention for seniors.
The method is simple: take two sheets of origami paper, fold them in an accordion, and connect them into a circle with double-sided tape.
Then just attach the oni’s facial features, and you’re done! You can make blue oni or red oni, and in various sizes, large and small.
If you’re decorating a wall, adding elements like plum blossoms or holly will create a bright, festive display.
A demon eating an ehomaki (lucky sushi roll)
A very humorous-looking ogre eating an ehomaki sushi roll.
Made with paper cups and origami, its playful appearance is sure to captivate children! The main materials are just a paper cup and origami, plus a few everyday supplies.
The key is the ehomaki the ogre is chomping on.
By carefully rolling the origami instead of cutting corners, you’ll create a realistic 3D effect that kids will love.
It’ll make a fun wall decoration that even helps little ones who are afraid of ogres warm up to them—“Even ogres eat ehomaki!”
Setsubun hanging ornament
This is a hanging Oni decoration that lets you enjoy both origami and kirigami during the making process.
Materials and tools include origami paper, tissue, elastic beading cord, tape, colored pencils, scissors, a craft knife, wood glue, and more.
Create both two-horned and one-horned oni, and use colored pencils to give them a variety of expressions for a richly varied finish.
Be sure to make some oni pants too—the kind that will make kids want to sing their favorite song, “Oni no Pants.” If you add lots of Setsubun-themed elements like holly with sardines, ehomaki sushi rolls, and plum blossoms, kids will get excited and say, “I know this!”
In conclusion
If you decorate the walls in February with Setsubun-themed crafts, your facility or rooms will instantly be wrapped in a seasonal atmosphere.
Motifs unique to Setsubun—such as oni (ogres), Otafuku masks, and ehomaki sushi rolls—can also serve as prompts to evoke fond memories for older adults.
Craft activities using stamps or origami not only make for enjoyable hands-on work but also spark lively conversation.
Display the finished pieces and welcome a wonderful Setsubun!