Let's make New Year’s decorations by hand! A collection of ideas you can create with everyday materials.

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As the New Year approaches, are you thinking about brightening up your space with handmade New Year’s decorations? Store-bought pieces are lovely, but decorations you craft yourself carry a special warmth and sense of attachment.

In this article, we’ll share easy, DIY New Year’s decoration ideas you can try using familiar materials.

From yarn and felt to origami paper, you can create a wide variety of projects with items that are easy to find.

Try making them with your children, or finish them with your own favorite designs for decorations full of originality.

How about preparing for the New Year with heartfelt, handmade items?

Let's make New Year's decorations by hand! A collection of ideas using familiar materials (31–40)

A wreath made using decorations from a ceremonial gift envelope (goshūgi-bukuro)

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Here’s an idea for a beautifully simple shimenawa wreath arranged with mizuhiki cords.

Many people find it hard to throw away the decorative mizuhiki from gift envelopes—if that sounds like you, give this a try.

You’ll need a wreath base, mizuhiki cords, a hot glue gun or adhesive, and scissors.

Combining and attaching the mizuhiki creates a glamorous look.

Add materials like artificial flowers or nuts, and you’ll have a one-of-a-kind shimenawa wreath.

Finish it with memories and gratitude in mind.

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Fluffy shimenawa wreath

Let’s make a fluffy, cozy New Year’s wreath completely from scratch.

All you need is yarn.

Twisted and bundled yarn can be arranged into a wreath shape, a tassel shape, or a ring shape, so create the base to match the style you want! Each option has a different vibe and will look stylish in its own way.

You can add personality with yarn colors and decorations like mizuhiki cords, making it an idea that’s easy to coordinate with your interior decor.

Take this opportunity to give it a try!

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Detachable shimenawa wreath

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Here’s an idea for a New Year’s shimenawa wreath that’s easy to remove—perfect for rearranging your decor.

You might hang up your finished wreath and later want to change its look or move it to a different spot; it’s nice if you can relocate it effortlessly.

This time, we’re sharing a simple, removable setup you can try.

The materials you’ll need are a wreath base and dried flowers such as Dryandra formosa, Chinese tallow berries (Nankinhaze), and statice.

It should result in a cute finish with a natural vibe.

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New Year’s wreath made from a tenugui (Japanese hand towel)

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With a simple twist, transform your New Year’s wreath into something uniquely you! When it comes to Japanese New Year decorations, shimenawa-style ornaments are the standard, but it’s great if you can finish one using items you already have at home.

This time, let’s make a handmade wreath using a tenugui (Japanese hand towel).

You’ll need a tenugui, packing material, tape, rubber bands, string, and artificial flowers.

It’s a good idea to prepare one tenugui of each different color.

You can find artificial flowers at 100-yen shops, so give it a try!

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