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For Seniors: Wall Decorations to Brighten Up February — Festive Ideas for Setsubun, Valentine’s Day, Plum Blossoms, and More

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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?

[For Seniors] Wall Decorations to Brighten Up February: Festive Ideas for Setsubun, Valentine’s Day, Plum Blossoms, and More (21–30)

Origami Setsubun hanging decoration

Make Setsubun hanging decorations with origami! Introducing how to fold oni (demons) and Otafuku masks! Why not try making them for a February event? [Tsukuru-mon]

Origami Setsubun hanging decoration

Why not make a hanging decoration using origami creations? We’ll introduce five types: an ogre (oni), an iron club (kanabō), Otafuku (a smiling woman mask), a kusudama (decorative paper ball), and a tassel.

You’ll make two versions of the oni with different horns.

There aren’t any complicated folds, so as long as you crease carefully and firmly, even beginners can make them.

However, the kusudama takes a bit more time since it’s assembled from several parts.

If you divide up the work, you can enjoy the process together while completing a wall decoration, so please try making it cooperatively with everyone.

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Easy plum blossoms with Marrakech knot (Mōru/knotting)

Beginner-Friendly: Easy Plum Blossom Craft with Pipe Cleaners

Easy plum blossoms with Marrakech knot (Mōru/knotting)

Plum blossoms are cherished by many as an early spring flower that begins blooming earlier than cherry or peach blossoms.

Because they bloom even in the cold season, they make us look forward to the spring that is just around the corner.

How about incorporating plum blossoms into your February craft recreation? Use bright pink pipe cleaners to create petals and stamens, and assemble each blossom one by one.

Make leaves with green pipe cleaners and attach them to the flowers.

The process of twisting pipe cleaners to form plum blossoms is effective for finger rehabilitation while nurturing imagination and concentration.

Enjoy a soothing moment indoors while gazing at your plum blossoms.

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Wall ornament of camellia sasanqua and narcissus

[Craft Idea] Camellia and Narcissus Wall Decoration (February Winter Flowers) (Wall Display, Senior Recreation, Occupational Therapy OT, Daycare) (Origami DIY) (Original Papercraft)

Wall ornament of camellia sasanqua and narcissus

Let’s try making three-dimensional paper flowers with origami.

With this idea, you can create camellias for the cold season and daffodils.

The process is to cut out petal and leaf parts from origami paper and then glue them together.

You can download the templates from the description, so please make use of them.

For the winter camellia petals, use scissors or a pen to gently curl the back so they form an arch.

This will give them the characteristically rounded camellia shape.

Once your camellias and daffodils are finished, arrange them nicely on a backing sheet or a wall and enjoy the display.

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Perfectly round demon

[Setsubun Craft] Making Round Oni Wall Decorations♪

Perfectly round demon

Here are some ideas for making ogre (oni) decorations using construction paper and origami.

This project creates round-shaped oni, making it perfect if you want a cute wall display.

The process is simple: use a template to cut out the parts, then layer and glue them together.

For the pattern on the oni’s pants, tear origami paper into thin strips and apply them.

You can download the template from the video description.

Be sure to use it and try making Setsubun decorations.

Using a variety of colors will give you a bright, festive finish!

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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]

Setsubun origami wreath wall decoration

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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Hanging decorations for Setsubun made of felt

[Setsubun Decorations] Make it with felt! Easy and cute hanging Setsubun garland / How to make a Setsubun garland

Hanging decorations for Setsubun made of felt

Felt Setsubun decorations are items that gently warm up your room with a cozy vibe during the cold season.

This idea features three handmade motifs: an eho-maki sushi roll, an oni (ogre), and a holly-and-sardine charm.

Once they’re finished, place felt balls between them, line them up, and attach them to a string to make a hanging decoration.

Since you only need to cut and glue the felt, it’s an easy project even if you’re not good at sewing.

Give it a try for inspiration, and brighten up your room beautifully.

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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

Setsubun decoration: holly and sardine (hiiragi-iwashi)

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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