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With Hinamatsuri on March 3 approaching, some teachers may be thinking about changing the decorations on the entrance and classroom walls.
Wall displays are large and can look gorgeous, but it’s easy for ideas to become repetitive.
This time, we’ve gathered ideas for wall decorations you can make for Hinamatsuri.
We introduce everything from motif ideas for the walls to ways to adapt children’s artwork into wall displays.
Of course, we’ve included ideas for creating beautiful wall decorations, as well as options that reduce the burden on teachers.
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[Childcare] Wall decoration ideas to make for Hinamatsuri (1–10)
Hinamatsuri coffee filter blot painting
Draw on a coffee filter with water-based markers, then float it on water to wet it.
Once the ink has bled, take it out and let the filter dry.
When it’s dry, fold it to make the body of the Hina doll.
Finally, attach the face you made from construction paper, and it’s done! Imagine the filter as a kimono: fold the left and right sides to overlap at the center, then fold the bottom up to the back to finish.
The impression of the bleeding pattern changes depending on which colors of markers you use, so you’ll end up with wonderfully unique creations.
Hinamatsuri cake
Hina dolls and the imperial couple are usually displayed on a tiered stand or pedestal, but if you’re making a wall decoration, it’s fun to give them a cute twist! How about creating a wall decoration of the Hina doll couple sitting sweetly on top of a cake? If you look closely, the cake base is shaped like hishi-mochi, and it’s decorated with whipped cream and strawberries that kids love.
It’s a delightful idea that will lift your spirits just by looking at it! All you need is colored construction paper, so sketch out your design and give it a try.
Collaborative wall decoration: Hina dolls
Would you like to make a cute wall decoration featuring an Emperor and Empress sitting on a flower-shaped base? After making it, you can display it together with parts like paper lanterns and the word “Hinamatsuri” to create a collaborative wall display.
Let the children freely choose the origami paper for the Emperor and Empress outfits, and have them draw the faces and hair with pens or crayons.
When the pieces are put up on the wall, you’ll notice that each Emperor and Empress has its own unique personality, so you’ll never get tired of looking at them!
Hanging-scroll style Hina dolls
Here’s an idea for making hanging scroll-style Hina dolls out of construction paper! First, cut a sheet of colored construction paper to the size of the scroll, paste washi paper on it, and place a string in the center to glue it down.
Using other colors of construction paper, make the face parts for the Hina doll and the Emperor doll, as well as peach blossoms, then arrange the balance and stick them on top of the string.
Attach rolled, tube-shaped pieces of construction paper to the top and bottom of the scroll, thread a string through the top tube, and tie it to finish! If the white areas of the washi paper bother you, try decorating them with stamps or stickers.
[Motif] The Hina Princess and the Imperial Prince (Hina Dolls)
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For a Hina Matsuri wall decoration, why not make the Empress (Ohinasama) and Emperor (Odairisama) out of construction paper? Cut out parts like the face, body, head ornaments, fan, ritual baton (shaku), and base, then glue them together.
First, sketch out the style of dolls you want to create and prepare materials to match that image.
When decorating the wall, it’s also recommended to make peach blossoms and bonbori lanterns to enhance the festive atmosphere.
For the dolls’ faces, you can either draw them with a pen or make separate parts to paste on—both are fine! A smiling face, not just a demure expression, would be adorable too!
[Motif] The Three Court Ladies
![[Motif] The Three Court Ladies](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GCPPZiuAJxo/sddefault.jpg)
Speaking of the Hina doll display, the Three Court Ladies are the women on the tier right below the Emperor and Empress.
As attendants, the Three Court Ladies hold a sake ladle (chōshi), a small stand tray (sanpō), and a long-handled sake ladle (nagae chōshi).
When you make the Three Court Ladies for a wall decoration, be sure to have them hold these items! You can also give each one distinct features in their kimono, hairstyle, and expressions.
If you display them together with the Emperor and Empress, simpler kimono designs might look better.
Cut out the parts from your favorite construction paper and create your own Three Court Ladies just the way you like.
Motif: The Five Court Musicians
The five court musicians who play instruments and sing are perfect for Hinamatsuri wall decorations! Cut out the parts from construction paper and assemble them.
If you give each one a drum or flute, people will immediately recognize them as the five musicians.
Since the five musicians are male, it’s best to choose colors and patterns for their kimono that don’t overlap with the Emperor doll (Odairi-sama).
You can vary their hairstyles and expressions, and mix in both seated and standing poses.
Display them on the wall together with the Empress (Ohinasama), the Emperor, and the three court ladies!