[February Wall Decorations] Perfect for Setsubun! A Collection of Ideas You Can Use in Childcare

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[Origami] How to Make an Otafuku for Setsubun – February Origami – An Easy Folding Method Kids Can Do [Origami]

Would you like to make an Otafuku, which is said to bring good fortune and stands in contrast to oni, considered symbols of malevolent energy? It’s a simple process and a kid-friendly idea! First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice to create creases, then unfold it back to the original shape.

Next, fold the bottom corner up to meet the center to make a crease.

Unfold that corner, then fold the bottom corner again along the new crease, and use the top crease to make a wrapped fold.

Fold the right corner next to it in the same way to create Okame’s hair.

Finally, fold the remaining corners in toward the center to form Otafuku’s characteristic rounded outline—and you’re done.

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Oni of Setsubun

[Origami] Setsubun Oni-chan Squad [Easy Folding Method]

Here’s an idea for making an ogre using a single sheet of origami paper.

Start by folding the paper into a triangle, then fold both corners inward so they align neatly—up to this point, it’s the same steps as making a paper cup.

Once you’ve done that, flip the origami upside down, and fold the two corners you just made upward.

These will be the ogre’s horns.

They’ll be too thick as is, so reverse-fold the inner sides outward to make the horns thinner.

Next, fold up the bottom point into a triangle, then fold both corners of that triangle inward to finish.

Add a face with a pen, and use patterned washi tape to create the pants, and you’ll have a wonderful ogre.

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ogre’s iron club

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For this idea, use origami paper measuring 7.5 cm × 15 cm.

First, position the paper so the 15 cm sides are at the top and bottom.

Next, fold it in half by bringing the top and bottom edges together, crease well, and open it.

Then fold the top and bottom edges in to meet the center crease.

After that, fold the right edge over the left edge to fold the paper in half, and create a step by folding back a strip about 1 cm wide from the crease.

This step separates the club (kanabō) section from the handle section.

For the handle, fold the top and bottom of the right-side portion of the paper in toward the center crease, and squash the pulled corner into a triangle.

Finally, fold the four corners of the remaining club section into triangles to round them off, and you’re done.

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Origami for a Setsubun wreath

[Cute Origami] How to Make a Setsubun Wreath (Origami Time)

I want to use these for room decorations! Here’s a colorful and cute wreath idea.

You’ll need origami paper in various colors, pens or crayons, round stickers, and double-sided tape or glue if needed.

The key feature is a lovely design that combines parts for a blue oni, a red oni, and an Otafuku face.

You can enjoy adding personality through the expressions of the oni, so it’s highly recommended! In the video, the project is made with quarter-size origami paper, but it’s a good idea to adjust the paper size to suit the children’s growth and abilities.

Handmade demon decoration made of felt

[Setsubun] Handmade Oni decoration with felt / felt

Let’s make an oni (demon) decoration out of felt—it’s fun to cut and paste the pieces together.

Cut the felt into a semicircle, shape it into a conical body, and glue the felt in place.

Stuff the oni’s torso with cotton to give it a three-dimensional shape.

Apply glue to the bottom, cap it with felt of the same color, trim around the edge, and the oni’s body is complete.

Add patterns by attaching felt to the horn area, and finish by creating the eyes and mouth.

You can also play with different colors for the face and body to make it extra cute.

Give it a try for Setsubun!

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Oni head made with tissue paper

[Craft Idea] Setsubun! Ogre’s Head (February wall decoration) (elderly recreation, day service, occupational therapy, childcare, tissue paper, ogre pants, holly and sardine talisman, plum blossoms, DIY) (poster-size)

This is an ogre head made from tissue paper that’s useful for creating Setsubun wall decorations.

The ogre’s hair is represented with tissue paper, and a fan-shaped piece of origami is rolled into a cone to make the horns.

For the hair, stack several sheets of tissue paper, accordion-fold them, tie the center, and then gently peel apart each layer.

Before attaching the horns, it looks just like a flower, so making them in various colors will make your wall look like a flower garden.

By adding the horns, you can keep it festive while clearly conveying the Setsubun theme.

Instructions for making holly-and-sardine decorations (hiiragi iwashi) and plum blossoms are also included, so feel free to use them as a reference.

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Let’s make an ogre with a sponge stamp!

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This fun activity of dabbing with a sponge is a perfect February craft: making oni (Japanese ogre) characters full of seasonal flair.

It’s very easy to create cute oni, making this idea ideal for daycare centers and at home.

Cut out the oni’s face, hair, and horns from construction paper and glue them together.

Make a stamp using a sponge and a wooden skewer or chopstick, dip it in paint, and stamp the hair area.

It’s fun to see the sponge create patterns as you stamp.

Draw the face with black and red pens, and your adorable oni is complete.

Because it’s quick and simple, it’s perfect for one-year-olds.

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