Kiju and Hyakuju: Celebrate a 100th Birthday! Handmade Shikishi Ideas That Will Delight

Colored paper with a crane and turtle design

[88th Birthday Celebration] Video of Creating a Gift Color Paper with Cranes, Turtles, and Name [Brush Pen, Pastels, Embossing]

When it comes to motifs that evoke longevity, cranes and turtles are classics.

Just having these motifs can convey that you’re celebrating a long life.

This design subtly features cranes and turtles and is charming for its soft, warm pastel colors.

First, apply pastel colors across the entire shikishi board, then draw the crane and turtle using stencils.

Your color choices are important here: the greater the contrast between the background colors and the colors of the crane and turtle, the more the motifs will stand out.

Finally, add a message and some decorations to finish.

Whether you emphasize the crane and turtle or depict them more subtly can also express your personal style.

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A message using the characters ‘Thank you’

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This is a celebratory message that centers on the straightforward expression of gratitude—“thank you”—and expands the words from there.

You draw a large ‘thank you’ on a message board and then write sentences that include each character.

In each sentence, you can express gratitude to further emphasize ‘thank you,’ or you could take a different approach by writing about congratulations or shared memories.

The feeling of gratitude is direct, and when you look closely, the details of what you want to convey are clearly written.

It’s a design that effectively communicates the strength of your feelings.

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Flower-colored paper

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When it comes to celebrations, flowers are a classic choice—a warm gift appreciated by all generations.

Let’s incorporate that floral motif into a message board and decorate your celebratory message in a festive way.

Start by writing your message on the board.

It’s important to leave some space with later decorations in mind.

Then, attach flower motifs made from tissue paper rolled into blossoms, adding parts like leaves and buds as well.

Be mindful of the overall balance—including the message itself—by considering the colors of the flowers you use and where you place them.

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Watercolor design shikishi (decorative square paper).

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It’s a gentle, soothing design that decorates a celebratory message with soft watercolor hues.

What you choose to paint in watercolor is key—delicate motifs like flowers really make the watercolor tones stand out.

Keep in mind using plenty of water, and create gradients by blending the colors as you paint.

Once you’ve filled the page with the artwork, place the message in the center to finish.

Another great option is to write the message on tracing paper so the painting shows through softly.

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