[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 (1–10)
Torn Ehomaki Demon
@hekimen_25 [Torn-Paper Ehomaki Oni 👹]- For: Middle preschoolers and up- Goals: • Strengthen fine motor skills through tearing construction paper • Foster interest in and awareness of SetsubunNursery teacher / Childcare worker#Nursery school#Kindergarten#Childcare CraftingProduction process#Production Video#Chigiri-e Setsubun Setsubun craft Demon
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Speaking of ehomaki, the classic look is the black color of seaweed, but in this idea, we’ll make an ehomaki with a tiger pattern.
First, cut yellow construction paper into the shape of an ehomaki, then glue on thin, torn strips of paper to create the tiger stripes.
Attach a paper-made ogre (oni) face to the top of the ehomaki, and glue hand pieces on the front so it looks like the ogre is holding it.
Make the ogre’s mouth wide open, and use sparkly stickers for the pupils to better convey how delicious the ehomaki is.
tiger-pattern wreath
@buchiko_hoiku 🐶 @buchiko_hoiku ◂◂◂◂ Check out my other posts, too 🌼 Thank you so much for all the likes 🩷 This time! A Setsubun craft for toddlers 👹 Isn’t this tiger-pattern wreath so cute? 🫶🏻 I keep making wreath crafts 😂 I guess I really like making wreaths 🤭 lol The wreath doesn’t have to be yellow—make it unique with your favorite colors like pink or blue 🙆🏻♀️ Cutting out the oni and the god of fortune uses scissors, so it’s great practice for continuous cutting ✌🏻 At the end, think about the “oni” inside yourself that you want to chase away and write it on a strip of paper. It helps kids understand the meaning of Setsubun and join in without being scared of the oni ✊🏻 And!! This craft is also available as a kit for purchase 🌟 Craft kits saved me when I was actively teaching, so now I want to help teachers who are struggling! I make each one with that in mind ✂️ Links to Mercari and BASE are in my profile! I sell other crafts too, so I’d be happy if you take a look 👀 A follow would make me even happier 🥴💕 lol Please try making it yourself 🌈 I’d love to hear your “I made it!” reports—they really motivate me 🥹❤️🔥 Thank you for reading to the end 🐶 I share ideas you can easily copy from introduction to crafting ♬︎ Likes ♥, saves 𖤘, and follows 𖤐 would make me cry with joy 😂 lol Comments are also very welcome 🤍🤍Nursery teacher / Childcare workerKindergarten TeacherWinter Craft#Wall CreationToddler CraftsPlay that expands from picture booksSetsubun craft
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Here’s a handmade idea for a tiger-pattern wreath using a paper plate.
Cut out the inner circle of the paper plate to make a ring, then paint it yellow.
Once the paint dries, tear black construction paper into thin strips and glue them on to create a tiger pattern.
Next, decorate the plate with paper cutouts of an oni (ogre), a smiling Otafuku face, and a bean-filled masu box.
Hang a holly-and-sardine talisman in the center using a pipe cleaner, and you’re done.
Write any message you like on the talisman.
The oni’s pants can be any color, so use your favorite!
Tissue paper ogre wall display
https://www.tiktok.com/@fukushidan1979/video/7330829561594203393You might find yourself wanting to touch this wall decoration of an oni made with fluffy, three-dimensional tissue paper.
First, sketch a large outline of the oni on cardboard and decide on the size and shape you want to make.
Prepare the colors and number of tissue sheets according to the size.
Lightly crumple the tissue paper to give it a fluffy look, creating pieces to attach to the illustration.
Use double-sided tape to adhere the tissue pieces to the drawing as you go.
The key is to pack them tightly so there are no gaps and to build them up for a three-dimensional effect.
Using yarn for the hair is also recommended.
Give it a try!
[For Seniors] February Wall Decor is All About Setsubun! Fun Ideas with Oni and Ehomaki (11–20)
Felt Setsubun decoration
Lunar New Year Setsubun decorations made with felt—without using needles—are warm and easy to create.
Prepare a milk carton, gold washi paper, wooden chopsticks, and glue, and let’s get started.
Use the chopsticks to build a frame, glue it to a milk carton cut to the base shape, then cover it with gold washi paper to form the frame.
Sketch the ogre (oni) and Okame to fit the frame size on a file, and cut the parts.
Trace the parts onto felt, cut them out, and glue them together to complete the oni and Okame.
The key is to assemble while checking the overall balance.
Once finished, display it indoors and enjoy!
Origami Setsubun Wreath
A Setsubun wreath that lets you feel Japan’s traditional customs is a great way to enjoy the seasonal event while also exercising your fingers.
Let’s prepare and make it with Setsubun motifs like a bean container, Otafuku, and red and blue oni.
For the wreath base, using a greenish color inspired by holly leaves—befitting Setsubun—may make the oni and Otafuku stand out more crisply.
When making each part, be mindful of colors associated with Setsubun and attach the pieces in a well-balanced way.
Changing the expressions of each piece will give your work a stronger sense of originality, which is highly recommended.
Masu Box and Hiiragi-Iwashi
This is a three-dimensional wall decoration that captures the atmosphere of Setsubun.
You’ll glue together a paper masu box filled with beans and a sardine-with-holly (hiiragi-iwashi) made from construction paper.
Even on a flat surface, you can create a sense of depth by attaching the paper pieces so that they cast “bean” shadows.
Try using both dark and light-colored paper creatively.
It’s a project that’s enjoyable to make together with older adults.
Because it has a trompe-l’oeil (trick art) feel, you can display the finished piece for seniors to enjoy looking at as well.
In Japan, there is a tradition of decorating entrances with hiiragi-iwashi during Setsubun as a talisman to ward off evil.
Seniors can also take home and display the pieces they create.
Three-dimensional curly-haired demon wall decoration
Here’s an idea for a Setsubun-themed wall decoration that’s also perfect as a finger exercise activity for seniors.
Cut colored paper into long, narrow strips and roll them tightly using your fingertips or a toothpick to create a three-dimensional, curly-haired oni (demon) ornament.
Cut out the oni’s face from construction paper, then attach the rolled strips as hair.
You can also give each oni a unique personality by changing the shapes of the eyebrows, eyes, and mouth.
The overall look will change dramatically depending on the base face color, so have fun experimenting as you create!
