A collection of handmade ema ideas: easy crafts perfect for New Year’s

Ema that can also be used as small gift envelopes or candy bags

[Easy Origami] How to Make an Ema (It can also be used as a money envelope or a treat bag)

This ema is shaped like a little pouch, so you can tuck in New Year’s gift money or sweets! If you like, why not make it as a present for kids? Fold origami paper to create the ema pouch, then decorate it with flower pieces and washi-patterned origami.

Once you’ve finished decorating, put the goodies inside, punch a hole at the top of the ema, thread a string through, and you’re done.

You can customize the design however you like, so try using New Year–themed stickers.

If you want a more luxurious feel, we recommend using plain textured origami as the base.

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[Origami] Daruma Ema (votive plaque)

[Origami] How to Make an Ema (Daruma) — A Good-Luck Charm with a Message ♪ Prayer for Success

Let me introduce an idea for a Daruma ema (votive plaque) that can also hold a message card.

First, let’s make the ema part with origami.

Fold the origami paper in half into a triangle twice, then open it up and place it so the crease lines form a cross.

Fold the top corner down to the center, then fold the top left and right edges in to align with the horizontal center line.

There will be overlapping sections—fold them neatly so the corners look clean.

After that, just fold the left, right, and bottom corners inward so it looks like an ema! For the Daruma, use a square piece of origami cut to one quarter of a regular sheet, and fold it so the face area shows in white.

Draw the face and patterns, attach it to the ema, and you’re done! Punch a hole at the top of the ema and thread a cord through it.

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Ema made with A4 copy paper

[Origami Ema] Ema made from A4-size paper

Let’s make an ema (a Japanese votive plaque) using light yellow A4 paper.

It’s very easy, so please try copying along.

First, place the A4 paper in a landscape orientation and fold the left and right edges toward the center line.

Next, align the top and bottom edges and fold in half to make a crease, then unfold.

Imagining the shape of an ema, fold both bottom corners up diagonally.

The folded sections will form pockets, so perform an inside reverse fold there.

Fold the top corner diagonally at the same angle, tuck it into the inside-reversed pocket, and secure it.

Punch a hole and thread a cord through, and your ema is complete!

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[Bleeding/Blot] Painting: Hanging Ema (votive plaque)

Let’s make a hanging ema decoration.

This craft lets you enjoy a watercolor-like bleeding effect, so be sure to try it with your child.

Draw on aluminum foil with water-based markers, mist it with water, then place a piece of white paper cut into an ema shape on top.

The marker colors will transfer beautifully to the paper, creating a watercolor-like look.

Once it’s dry, attach it to an ema base, make your favorite zodiac animal out of construction paper, and stick it onto the watercolor area.

Attach a string to the ema, and finish by decorating it with a fan made from gold origami folded in an accordion and plum blossoms made from construction paper.

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Ema made with Japanese-style origami and construction paper

[Easy] How to Make a Japanese-Style Ema Plaque [100-Yen Origami] New Year’s Decoration, Wall Decor — with Voice Commentary!

Here’s a festive ema (votive plaque) idea made with Japanese-style origami paper and colored construction paper.

Prepare one sheet of your favorite origami, then fold the top edge down to meet the bottom edge to make a square.

Next, make the crease lines.

First, fold the right edge up to meet the top edge to create a triangle on the right.

Fold the base of that triangle along the vertical center line of the entire sheet, then open the folded section.

Cut along the leftmost crease—this cut-off, creased strip will be used for the cord, and the remaining piece will be for the ema.

Glue the ema piece onto colored paper, leave a slight margin, and cut around it.

Attach a white piece of paper where you’ll write your wish.

Punch a hole at the top of the ema, then use the remaining origami to make the cord and its knot, thread it through the hole, and you’re done!

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[Construction paper + origami] Hamaya arrow and ema plaque wall decoration

[Craft Idea] Hamaya and Ema (a ceremonial arrow used to drive off evil) Paper Straw Craft (New Year) (paper straws) (activities for seniors and preschool) (wall decoration)

Here are some DIY ideas for making New Year’s good-luck charms: a hamaya (ceremonial arrow) and an ema (wish plaque).

This hamaya is three-dimensional, so it should make a luxurious wall decoration.

For the feather section of the hamaya, make fine cuts in white paper.

For the shaft, called the “no,” use a paper straw and wrap thin strips of red origami paper around it to create a pattern.

Since you’ll insert the feathers at the end, make a slit on one end of the straw beforehand.

Once the hamaya is finished, cut cream-colored paper to make the ema, connect it to the hamaya, and you’re done.

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[Felt] Ema Keychain

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Here’s an idea for making an ema-style keychain that also serves as a good-luck charm, using felt.

Cut two pentagon shapes from your preferred felt for the base.

Then cut a slightly smaller pentagon from white felt and use transfer paper to apply characters like “Success” or “Certain Victory” onto it.

Sew the white felt onto one of the base pieces, then stitch it together with the remaining base piece.

Partway through, attach a cord, add stuffing, and then close it up.

Finally, glue on a decorative ribbon, and you’re done! Be sure to give it to someone special as a gift.

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