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

Oni Underpants Garland

Speaking of oni pants, the classic is yellow with black tiger stripes! But in this idea, we break out of that set mold and make oni pants in a variety of patterns.

Snow bunnies, plum blossoms, masu cups labeled with “good fortune,” and even oni faces…

We have to tip our hats to these designs that feel fresh yet familiar.

They’re all colorful and super cute, so why not use them as inspiration to make an oni garland? Basically, you just cut out parts from construction paper and paste them on, but there are quite a few variations—like two different pant shapes—so be careful as you work.

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Oni Ehomaki

@minuxu

I'm Min, a former nursery teacher! Ehomaki Craft Kit • Materials: seaweed (paper), rice, horns, hair, face, eyes (round stickers) • The color of the oni construction paper can be changed! Please let me know in the comments (e.g., Red: ○ sets, Blue: ○ sets). • Perfect for use in childcare settings and at home—sure to make your time fun! Let’s enjoy Setsubun with this kit. • Add a custom text option to the craft kit for +699 yen. It’s 999 yen if ordered as a standalone text set, so this is a great deal! Perfect for wall decorations. • Colors and text can be changed (e.g., “Mamemaki,” etc.). • If you don’t need to change the quantity, you can purchase right away. • Currently set at 10 sets, but we can adjust to your needs—feel free to consult. How to order: 1) Tell me your desired quantity in the comments. 2) I’ll edit this listing into a dedicated page for you (add text to the image: “For ○○,” adjust the price). 3) Please confirm the details and then purchase. • Pricing • 10 sets: 799 yen 15 sets: 1099 yen 20 sets: 1399 yen 25 sets: 1699 yen 30 sets: 1999 yen 35 sets: 2299 yen 40 sets: 2599 yen ※ We also offer many other craft kits. ✓ Great for nurseries, kindergartens, and care facilities! ✓ Perfect for enriching time at home too!#min's home kindergartenSearch with ★Setsubun　Bean-throwing (Setsubun)　#Oni　Ogre　Demon　Production　Production kit　#Nursery school　#Kindergarten　Caregiving　Kodomoen (combined childcare and kindergarten)　#StayHomeTime　Play　child　wall surface　Wall decoration#min's home kindergarten　Event　Party　Bean container　February　Winter

♬ Funny video Nursery rhyme “Mame Maki” weakness arrangement – yo suzuki(akisai)

On Setsubun, it’s said to be good luck to eat an ehomaki while facing the year’s auspicious direction.

I’m sure many of you have tried it at least once.

Ehomaki traditionally has seven fillings, in reference to the Seven Lucky Gods, but in this wall display idea, the filling part is made into an oni (demon).

It’s a bit surprising, but the design is striking, and it might be a two-birds-with-one-stone idea that expresses both the ehomaki and the oni together.

All you have to do is cut out the parts from construction paper and paste them together, so feel free to give it a try!

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Oni Piñata

@lunimama_asobi

It's Runi here 🐰 I was wondering what to make for a Setsubun craft… After thinking about it a lot, I came up with a piñata! Do you know what a piñata is? It’s like a festive ball they make for kids’ birthdays in Central and South America 🎊 It’s filled with candy, and everyone whacks it with a stick to break it open 😘 Making a proper one can be a lot of work 🥹 so I made a simple version with a paper bag! The kids were super excited about the oni (ogre) and treated it like a treasure 🤭 They loved it so much we ended up doing four rounds 😂 For the stick, I rolled up a flyer and wrapped it with gift wrap! I stuck it to the ceiling with duct tape 😂 That level of effort felt just right in terms of difficulty 🫶

♫ Pa Pi Pu Pe POP! (Toast with Milk – Chorus ver.) – Appare!

A piñata is something like a decorative ball used in Mexican celebrations.

It’s filled with candy and hung up, and people break it open with a stick.

Making a traditional paper ball from scratch can be a bit of work, but using a paper bag makes it super easy! Just cut out ogre-themed parts from origami paper, stick them onto a paper bag, put candy inside, and seal the bag, and it’s done.

Punch holes, thread a string through, and hang it from above to make it even more like a traditional decorative ball.

You could also just hook it lightly somewhere, let the bag drop to the floor, open it up, and enjoy snack time.

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Felt Setsubun decoration

I tried making some decorations for Setsubun. 👹

Lunar New Year Setsubun decorations made with felt—without using needles—are warm and easy to create.

Prepare a milk carton, gold washi paper, wooden chopsticks, and glue, and let’s get started.

Use the chopsticks to build a frame, glue it to a milk carton cut to the base shape, then cover it with gold washi paper to form the frame.

Sketch the ogre (oni) and Okame to fit the frame size on a file, and cut the parts.

Trace the parts onto felt, cut them out, and glue them together to complete the oni and Okame.

The key is to assemble while checking the overall balance.

Once finished, display it indoors and enjoy!

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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

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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Origami Setsubun Wreath

A Setsubun wreath that lets you feel Japan’s traditional customs is a great way to enjoy the seasonal event while also exercising your fingers.

Let’s prepare and make it with Setsubun motifs like a bean container, Otafuku, and red and blue oni.

For the wreath base, using a greenish color inspired by holly leaves—befitting Setsubun—may make the oni and Otafuku stand out more crisply.

When making each part, be mindful of colors associated with Setsubun and attach the pieces in a well-balanced way.

Changing the expressions of each piece will give your work a stronger sense of originality, which is highly recommended.

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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]

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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