Let's make our own shimenawa! A collection of stylish ideas you can create with paper and artificial flowers
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?
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Let's make a shimenawa by hand! A stylish collection of ideas you can create with paper and artificial flowers (51–60)
Shimenawa decoration made from colored construction paper

Let’s introduce an idea for a shimenawa decoration using colored construction paper.
First, prepare red construction paper.
Fold it like an accordion, pinch the center and secure it with masking tape to create a bow shape.
Next, make a second one the same way, then offset it by about 5 cm and stick them together.
With that, the base is almost complete.
After that, use a glue gun to attach a store-bought shimenawa, and decorate it with items like white weeping plum blossoms.
Of course, you can change the color of the paper and the flowers as you like.
In conclusion
Handmade shimenawa wreaths that use familiar materials can look very different depending on what you choose—such as artificial flowers, paper, or yarn.
Ideas range from designs that blend with Western-style interiors to pieces that evoke a traditional Japanese atmosphere.
As you prepare to welcome the New Year, why not create a one-of-a-kind original piece?



