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

Let’s become a demon!

[Craft Play] 5 Perfect Oni Crafts for Setsubun

When it comes to events in February, Setsubun is the classic example.

Many senior care facilities also have staff dress up as oni (demons) and throw beans.

You can use familiar materials like construction paper, paper plates, tape, glue, scissors, pipe cleaners, and string.

Since all the steps are simple, individuals can make them as a recreational activity or hand therapy, and by assigning roles for each part and dividing the tasks, it can also be done as a group recreation.

Not only can you enjoy it at the facility, but taking it home as a gift for your grandchildren or using it for bean-throwing at home will make it even more fun.

Make colorful oni and enjoy it together with everyone!

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ogre mask

Craft Play: Let's make an oni (demon) mask out of a paper plate—perfect for Setsubun crafts.

This is an easy oni (ogre) mask you can make with a paper plate.

All you need are a paper plate, paints, yarn, a felt-tip pen, an elastic string, and so on.

First, paint the paper plate in the color of the oni’s face.

Using not only red but also blue, green, or any colors you like will make it more colorful.

Next, cut out the eye holes and draw the mouth.

After that, have fun customizing it: use glue to attach yarn that you’ve curled to make hair, and add horns or fangs.

Punch holes and thread the elastic string through, and your oni mask is complete.

With the charming mask you made yourself, you’re sure to enjoy playing the role of the oni.

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Oni finger puppet

[Origami] Oni Finger Puppet

You can easily make a demon finger puppet with origami that lets you enjoy some movement.

All you need are single-sided foil origami paper, googly eyes, round stickers, a permanent marker, and so on.

For colors, using paper with a red or blue front and a gold back will give it a more ogre-like look.

First, fold the paper into triangles several times as if you were folding an origami crane, and you’ll quickly end up with a demon face with horns.

Next, attach the googly eyes and round stickers to create the face.

The finished demon looks cute worn on your fingertip as a finger puppet, or you can make several and use them as wall decorations!

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Oni bean holder

[Craft] Oni bean container made from a milk carton

How about making a bean holder for Setsubun bean-throwing using a milk carton? First, draw a line 7 cm up from the bottom and cut the carton there.

For the ogre’s face color, simply sticking on colored duct tape makes it easy and convenient.

Next, cut your favorite origami paper to look like clothing, and at the boundary between the face and the body, wrap and glue a strip of black construction paper cut into a thin band.

Feel free to draw the eyes, mouth, and cheeks as you like.

Once you’ve created a cute-faced ogre, your sturdy, easy-to-make bean holder is complete!

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Demon bean box

[Origami for Setsubun] How to Fold an Oni Bean-Holder Box [With Voice Commentary] Easy with One Sheet! Practical Origami You Can Use for Bean-Throwing

An ogre-themed bean holder box is a wonderful craft idea.

Since it uses origami, it should be easy for seniors to try as well.

Moving the fingers also helps stimulate the brain, and it’s said to be effective for dementia prevention.

The steps are simple, so it looks like everyone can have fun making it together.

Drawing an ogre face on the surface to give it a seasonal feel could be nice too.

You can use it for bean-throwing, put sweets in it, or display it as a Setsubun decoration.

With a bit of creativity, there are lots of ways to enjoy it.

Let’s all put our heads together and make a one-of-a-kind bean holder box.