[For Seniors] Fun February Crafts: Ideas Inspired by Setsubun, Valentine’s Day, and Other Events

Mini shikishi decorations for Setsubun from the 100-yen shop

[100-Yen Store DIY] I tried making Setsubun decorations of a red ogre and a blue ogre on a mini shikishi board♪

This is a wall decoration themed around the oni (ogres) that appear in Setsubun, a traditional Japanese seasonal event.

Why not make a seasonal decoration using items you can buy at a 100-yen shop? Create the oni’s facial parts from construction paper and attach a soft string to both sides of the assembled face.

Represent the beans using Lezac paper or colored paper, adhere them to mini square boards, then use double-sided tape to add the oni parts as decorations.

Scatter beans and other elements used in oni-chasing scenes across the boards, attach a ribbon at the top, and it’s complete.

Working on these detailed steps also helps train fine motor skills by engaging your fingertips.

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cute demon

February wall display with a Setsubun theme: handmade paper craft “Oni”

Let’s make a “cute ogre” using colored construction paper! Cut the colored paper into the shapes of the ogre’s face and facial features like the eyes and nose, then glue them on.

The steps are simple, so it should be easy for older adults to try.

With a little creativity when making the face, you can create a cute, three-dimensional ogre face.

The steps of cutting along the shapes with scissors and attaching the facial parts with glue require dexterity with the fingertips.

Using the fingertips is said to help activate the brain.

Display the finished piece on the wall to help older adults feel the seasonal spirit of Setsubun.

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chopstick sleeve

[Easy Origami] Chopstick Sleeve with Heart [Valentine Easy Origami] How to make a Heart Chopstick Bag 종이접기 하트 젓가락봉투 折纸 爱心 筷子袋 #shorts

These are cute chopstick sleeves that use the color difference between the front and back of the paper to reveal a heart pattern.

It’s important to clearly picture the finished look and carefully choose the origami’s color and design.

As you create the tube that snugly wraps the chopsticks, add a small extra fold at the edge to form the heart shape.

Since there’s a step where you pull out overlapping layers, be careful to avoid creases.

Folding down the pointed tips to make them rounder is also key to clearly conveying the heart shape.

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Fluffy snow rabbit wall decoration

[Winter Craft] Fluffy Snow Bunny Wall Decoration♪

When it snows, you can’t help wanting to make a snow rabbit.

A snow rabbit is also a great motif for winter crafts! Try creating a soft, three-dimensional snow rabbit using tissues.

Crumple a few tissues to form the base of the snow rabbit, then wrap it with one more sheet to give it a fluffy look.

Add red round stickers for the eyes, cut out ears from origami paper and attach them, and it’s done! When displaying it on a wall, you might combine it with construction paper cut into a tray-like shape for the background, or decorate it with plum or camellia flowers and snowflakes for a lovely finish.

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Candy-style wrapping

Easy and cute origami candy-style wrapping (great for Valentine’s Day)

Here’s an introduction to candy-style wrapping, perfect for small gifts like sweets or trinkets! If you’re planning presents for grandchildren or friends for winter events like Christmas or Valentine’s Day, why not try this wrapping? All you need is origami paper with a pattern you like, and it’s very easy to make.

First, cut the origami paper in half and apply double-sided tape in three places: the top, bottom, and right side.

Next, roll it into a tube and seal just one end, then place the gift inside.

Finally, seal the top, trim both ends with a zigzag cut, and decorate with stickers or other accents—that’s it! You can customize it however you like, so have fun making it while imagining the smile on the recipient’s face!

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Triple Heart

[Origami] Three Hearts: How to Fold Ribbon-Like Triple Hearts — Origami Triple Hearts / fukuoriroom

This charming motif looks like a ribbon, with two small hearts overlapping inside a large heart.

The layered, three-dimensional look of the hearts is a key feature, making it perfect for decorations or gift embellishments, such as for Valentine’s Day.

Start by creating the large heart so that the left and right sides overlap, then shape the two smaller hearts on each side.

Since the rounded curves of the hearts are formed with fine creases, use tweezers or a bamboo skewer if it’s difficult to work with just your fingertips.

Using patterned origami paper as well as solid colors enhances the sense of depth even more, so that’s recommended too.

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Heart clip

[Origami Activity] Easy Heart & Heart Clip, Craft Chocolate, Origami

This craft involves attaching heart motifs to wooden clips.

Since it’s about folding origami into heart shapes and sticking them on, you can use them not only on clips but also as decorations in many places.

The heart-folding method uses triangular creases as guides to fold the whole shape, making good use of reverse folds so that color appears on both the front and back.

Finally, tuck in the corners to create a rounded look and you’re done.

Choosing the colors is another way to add your own originality.

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