Let's decorate the bamboo! Stylish handmade Tanabata ornaments
On Tanabata Day, July 7, many homes and facilities decorate bamboo branches and rooms with various ornaments.
Did you know that each traditional Tanabata decoration carries its own meaning? For example, streamers represent a wish to improve sewing skills, while wastebaskets express the hope to value belongings and stay organized.
In this article, we introduce stylish, handmade ideas for Tanabata decorations.
We’ve gathered not only traditional ornaments but also items perfect for brightening up Tanabata.
Please use these as inspiration and give them a try!
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Let's decorate bamboo! Stylish handmade Tanabata ornaments (1–10)
Star-adorned shell ornament
I’ll show you how to make a star-accented shell ornament.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper, fold it in half, and make some cuts.
Open it slowly so it doesn’t tear, then apply glue to the edges and stick the corners together.
While opening it up, shape it neatly, then use a craft punch to cut out star shapes and attach them to the shell ornament to finish.
Tape on a string for hanging and enjoy displaying it.
Try using different colors of origami or adding sparkly rhinestone stickers to make it even more fun when you hang it up!
Shining Star
Speaking of Tanabata, it’s practically a festival of stars—stars play a very important role.
Here, I’ll show you how to make shining stars using construction paper.
Try making colorful shining stars in various colors.
To begin, prepare strips of colored construction paper cut 1.5 cm wide.
Make the longest strip the darkest color and gradually use lighter colors to create a beautiful gradient.
Make all three into loops and secure the ends.
After securing them, crease each loop into four sections, then glue them together in order from the smallest to the largest.
Once one is done, make 10 identical units and glue them together to complete the star.
Transparent star tanzaku
I’ll show you how to make transparent star-shaped tanzaku that feel cool and summery.
Prepare a mechanical pencil, a ruler, a stapler, scissors, a hole punch, transparent origami paper, and twine.
Take one sheet of transparent origami paper, fold it in half into a square, then create a crease from the corner to about halfway across, and unfold it.
Since the paper is slippery, it’s best to press each crease firmly as you fold.
When cutting out the star shape, staple the folded section so it doesn’t shift, draw the cutting lines with a ruler, and cut along them.
Punch holes at the top and bottom of the star, thread the twine through, and connect the star to the tanzaku strip to finish.
Let's decorate the bamboo! Stylish DIY Tanabata decorations (11–20)
Star garland made by folding three times, cutting, and linking
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When it comes to Tanabata decorations, star-themed designs are the classic choice, and expressing sparkle through shape adds a romantic touch.
This piece shows how to create a distinctive pointed form reminiscent of a star using origami.
You’ll use two sheets of origami paper: fold each into a triangle, draw two lines, and cut along them.
Then, combine the resulting parts to assemble a star shape.
The impression of the finished piece changes depending on the colors you use, so try out various combinations.
Straw Star Ornament
https://www.tiktok.com/@yuncraftideas/video/7113832701718777090Speaking of Tanabata, the stars shining in the night sky are an essential element, and their beauty truly conveys a sense of romance.
This activity is about making a star-themed objet using straws.
You’ll use short, cut pieces of straw, threading five of them with string and arranging them into a star shape.
If you’re not sure how to form the star, it can help to draw a star on paper first and use it as a guide while you shape it.
The impression of the finished star may also change depending on the color of the straws you choose.
wastebasket
Let’s make a wastebasket out of origami that looks like a net you can see through, clearly conveying softness and transparency.
The process is simple: fold the origami paper into a triangle, cut slits, then unfold it to create a net-like appearance.
The impression changes depending on how you shape it as you open it up and which colors you choose.
Since the inside and the far side are visible, it might also be nice to incorporate other decorations that evoke Tanabata.
Sendai Tanabata streamers
Tanabata arrives just as summer starts to feel full-fledged and the heat sets in, making you want to feel the breeze as much as possible.
This project focuses on that summer wind, creating a Japanese-style streamer using tissue paper and origami.
We’ll make a large flower motif out of tissue paper and combine it with tube-shaped streamers made from origami.
Since you’ll be assembling separately made parts, the key is to think about color balance so that the final piece looks just right.