For Seniors: Wall Decorations to Brighten Up February — Festive Ideas for Setsubun, Valentine’s Day, Plum Blossoms, and More
February wall decorations are a hands-on way to feel close to seasonal events like Setsubun and Valentine’s Day.
You can roll paper to make an ogre’s hair, or use a bamboo mat to craft realistic ehomaki sushi decorations.
As your hands are busy, the moments when lively conversations blossom about fun memories from February will surely be the most heartwarming of all.
This time, we’re sharing ideas for February-specific creations—from cute wreaths to Japanese-style ornaments.
Enjoy the fun of making and the joy of displaying while engaging your fingertips to stimulate the brain.
How about brightening up a senior facility or your home with wall art that evokes the coming of spring?
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[For Seniors] Wall Decorations to Brighten Up February: Festive Ideas for Setsubun, Valentine’s Day, Plum Blossoms, and More (61–70)
snowman
How about a slightly three-dimensional snowman that looks great as a wall decoration? Snowmen, a familiar winter icon loved by everyone from children to seniors, can spark conversations about childhood memories.
By cutting two pieces of origami into snowman shapes and gluing them together like a book, you can create a 3D effect.
Drawing a face on the snowman and adding a hat or scarf makes it even cuter! If you also make paper snowflakes and add them, your wall will look even more festive.
Recommended for class activities! Draw your favorite demon
When you think of events in February, Setsubun probably comes to mind.
And when you think of Setsubun, you think of oni (ogres).
How about making unique oni crafts as a recreation activity? Staff can prepare the base parts in advance, such as the oni’s face, horns, and hair.
The rest can be drawn or decorated by the seniors, resulting in oni full of each person’s creativity.
Oni with one or two horns, or even a one-eyed oni—each one uniquely made by the participants.
When these oni are displayed on the facility walls and brighten up the rooms, some seniors may feel the season and grow fond of them.
It’s a project that enhances the Setsubun spirit and brings enjoyment.
Rabbit Hina dolls
As February arrives, some senior care facilities may start preparing for the Girls’ Day (Hinamatsuri) celebrated in March.
Here’s a cute wreath for Hinamatsuri that you can hang on a wall.
Thread craft pom-poms in pink, red, green, and other colors onto wire to form a ring.
If you have white pom-poms, combine two to make a rabbit-themed imperial couple—the Odairi-sama and Ohina-sama.
Hang them in the center of the wreath, and you’ll have an adorable Hinamatsuri wreath.
It’s enjoyable both to make and to display, so it’s sure to delight seniors.
It’s also a craft that can spark memories of past Hinamatsuri celebrations.
winter camellia
Camellias with large crimson blooms have a dignified presence.
Camellias dusted with snow in winter are charming too, aren’t they? How about using camellia flowers for a February wall decoration? Since the petals are made with tissue paper, they’ll have a soft, fluffy finish.
Layer red and cream tissue paper so the red becomes the petals and the cream turns into the stamens.
Add yellow polystyrene beads to make it look even more realistic.
You can also add white camellias, or arrange them by mounting them on colored paper together with a haiku or tanka—both would look lovely.
three-dimensional snowflake
February still holds a lingering chill.
In some areas, you may even see snow flurries.
Why not decorate your facility’s walls with snowflakes to help older adults feel the winter season? This “three-dimensional snowflake” project looks intricate and delicate.
Some might think, “That seems hard to make.” But despite its appearance, the process is simple and satisfying.
Fold origami paper into a triangle, make a few slits, and fold along them.
Create several pieces by gluing the folded tips in place, then assemble them into a snowflake shape.
Depending on the color of the origami you use, you can add a touch of brightness.
They look lovely as hanging decorations or as parts of a garland.
rapeseed blossoms
From winter to spring, if you want to feel the arrival of spring early, how about a wall decoration with rapeseed blossoms? The contrast of yellow and green is beautiful, instantly brightening up a plain wall.
The tiny petals of the rapeseed flowers are made by cutting origami paper.
A flower-shaped craft punch makes it easier, so give it a try.
Slightly curling the petals and adding a crinkled texture to the leaves will create a more dynamic look.
If you have the time, adding butterflies or bees will elevate the display even more!
A demon made by winding yarn
Here’s a simple craft idea for making an oni (ogre) decoration.
Cut cardboard into a square and create the oni’s face.
Wrap the cut cardboard with yarn in colors you like, such as blue or red.
Attach the facial features, and your oni is complete.
You can display it on a decorative fan base for a festive look, or mount it on construction paper or colored paper for a lovely finish.
To give it a Setsubun feel, arrange holly leaves or plum blossoms around the oni to create a lively atmosphere.
It’s also fun to make several Setsubun-themed parts together with older adults.
You can prepare the parts in advance, let the seniors choose the pieces, and have them finish the work in their preferred style.