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

Rose heart wreath

[Craft Idea] Valentine ♡ Rose Heart Wreath (February) (Activities for Seniors / Occupational Therapy OT / Day Service / Crafts / Wall Decorations) (Flower Craft) (Origami DIY)

How about a lovely rose wreath as a Valentine’s Day gift? Divide a sheet of origami paper into four equal parts, then use a template to cut each piece into petal shapes.

Adjust the petal sizes and glue them together; stacking four petals will create a rose bloom.

For the leaves, cut green origami paper with scissors and add creases.

Finally, draw a heart on construction paper and cut it out to make the base.

Arrange and attach the roses and leaves however you like to create your very own rose wreath.

Wishing you a wonderful Valentine’s Day.

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Ogre made with paper cups

[Craft Idea] Oni (Paper Cup) – Demons made from paper cups (February) (Recreation for seniors/OT/Daycare) (Wall crafts) (Early childhood education) (DIY) (Seasonal events) (Origami)

Here’s a cute paper-cup oni (ogre) craft you can make for Setsubun.

Mark lines on a paper cup with a pencil, then cut along them with a craft knife or scissors to create the base shape.

Color the horns and ears with colored pencils, and glue torn pieces of origami paper onto the cup like a collage.

For the eyes and nose, glue on origami pieces cut into shape, then use a felt-tip pen to fill in the pupils and nostrils.

Crumple a sheet of origami paper into a ball, cut it into six equal pieces, roll each into a small ball, and glue them onto the cup to make hair.

Finish by attaching origami pieces cut into eyebrow and fang shapes.

The steps are a bit intricate, but planning the process and using tools like scissors and pencils make it great for brain training and hand rehabilitation.

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Origami: Plum Blossom

[Origami] Ume Blossom: How to Make an Origami Plum Flower

Plum blossoms, which bloom with small, delicate flowers around February to March, are also known as symbols of good fortune, making them perfect for New Year’s and celebratory occasions! How about making plum blossoms with origami? They’re great as Setsubun decorations too, so give it a try.

As a basic method, first create a regular pentagon, then fold it into a plum blossom.

Marking guidelines with a pen can make the folding easier.

The final fine folds may be a bit tricky.

Using red and white origami paper will make it even more festive!

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Setsubun crafts using a milk carton and origami

[Cute Setsubun Box] An easy Setsubun craft. Bean throwing! “Oni out, good fortune in!!”

This is a small container decorated with a cute oni (demon) mascot made by combining a milk carton and origami.

Since the box is themed around Setsubun, putting fukumame (fortune beans) inside will enhance the festive atmosphere.

Cut off the bottom of the milk carton and wrap it with origami to create the base, then make the mascot and attach it.

If you assemble the oni by combining cut-out parts, it’s quick and easy; if you attach an oni folded from a single sheet of origami, you can enjoy a more three-dimensional look.

A key point is to consider the balance between the color of the base and the color of the oni you attach.

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