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Let's make our own shimenawa! A collection of stylish ideas you can create with paper and artificial flowers

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Shimenawa to decorate your front entrance for the New Year.

Ready-made ones are lovely, but wouldn’t you like to try making one yourself? In this article, we introduce a variety of DIY shimenawa ideas using artificial flowers, different kinds of paper, yarn, craft tape, and more.

There are plenty of ideas that suit not only Japanese-style homes but also Western-style interiors.

We’ve gathered a wide range of variations, so please use them as inspiration.

Why not prepare for the New Year by making your own original shimenawa with simple materials and have fun in the process?

Let's make a shimenawa by hand! A stylish collection of ideas you can create with paper and artificial flowers (41–50)

Crocheted shimenawa decoration

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Crocheted shimenawa decoration

Charmed by its cute look! Here’s a crochet shimenawa decoration idea.

In this project, you twist yarn to form the shimenawa rope, crochet decorative flowers and leaves, and attach them.

Since it’s made of yarn, the finished decoration has a warm, cozy feel.

It’s also great that you can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop.

By the way, making an amigurumi to display as a set is also recommended.

Just imagine creating a shimenawa featuring your favorite character or animal—it’s exciting, isn’t it?

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New Year’s decoration made with a shimenawa and artificial flowers

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New Year’s decoration made with a shimenawa and artificial flowers

If you want a glamorous vibe, New Year’s decorations made with a shimenawa rope and artificial flowers are also recommended.

First, prepare a wreath base that you can buy at a 100-yen shop.

Tie the rope onto it as if it were winding along the surface to create a New Year’s feel.

Then decorate it with artificial peonies and pine needles.

It’s already looking quite luxurious, isn’t it? Finally, add mizuhiki ornaments as you like, and you’re done.

The tips of pine needles can be sharp, so it’s best to cover them with tape or similar for safety.

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New Year’s wreath with a shimenawa base

[100-yen shop Seria] How to make a New Year’s decoration with a shimenawa base / Luxuriously handmade with a stylish embroidered ribbon

New Year’s wreath with a shimenawa base

A New Year’s wreath using a shimenawa base is lovely.

You can make it with materials from the 100-yen shop, so it’s easy to try.

Just decorate a shimenawa-style base with artificial flowers and pinecones.

If your room has a Western style, adding a lace ribbon works well, too.

Since the materials are light, it’s easy to hang.

Try selecting decorations that match your preferred taste.

I think it’s a wonderful idea that balances New Year’s tradition with style.

Why not make one with your child? It will surely become a fond memory.

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Hydrangea shimenawa wreath

Shimenawa design made in 10 minutes with no cuts: hydrangea New Year decoration, handmade. After taking down the Christmas wreath, I want to display a cute hydrangea shimenawa wreath.

Hydrangea shimenawa wreath

Let’s make a stylish shimenawa wreath featuring hydrangeas as the star! You’ll need a shimenawa wreath base, hydrangeas, and any flowers or leaves you like.

Decide where to place the main hydrangea and secure it with hot glue, then decorate around it with leaves, pampas grass, and small flowers.

If you don’t cover the entire wreath and leave some areas undecorated, the hydrangea will stand out and the design will feel well-balanced.

Finish by adding a New Year’s-style mizuhiki ornament, and you’re done! If you remove the mizuhiki ornament, you can enjoy the wreath long after the New Year has passed.

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Natural dried flower shimenawa wreath

100-yen shop DIY | Natural shimenawa wreath | How to make a dried-flower New Year’s decoration | Seria

Natural dried flower shimenawa wreath

This is a shimenawa wreath with a soft, gentle look, unified by natural materials and colors.

All the supplies can be found at 100-yen shops.

Arrange dried flowers and mizuhiki around the knot of the shimenawa and secure them with glue.

To keep the look natural, avoid clustering too many flowers in one spot and add airy materials like pampas grass.

Instead of displaying artificial flowers as purchased, cut them into smaller pieces before decorating.

Why not enjoy arranging it in your favorite color palette?

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