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Handmade decoration ideas for summer festivals

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A summer festival packed with fun attractions like food stalls, drums, and Bon Odori dancing.

Many people, from children to adults, look forward to summer festivals.

In this article, we’ll introduce handmade decoration ideas you can use for summer festivals.

These ideas are perfect not only for festivals held at nurseries, kindergartens, and senior care facilities, but also for families planning a home fair.

They’re easy to make, so create plenty of decorations and recreate the lively festival atmosphere!

[Summer Festival] Handmade Decoration Ideas (11–20)

Paper fan with fireworks

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Paper fan with fireworks

Fan-shaped paper fans are perfect for creating fireworks! So let’s make firework decorations using the same method as making a paper fan.

Fold origami or construction paper in an accordion, then fold it in half, thread a string through the center, and open the paper to both sides—that’s how you make a paper fan.

If you combine and glue pieces of origami cut into firework-like patterns, or draw designs before folding the accordion, it will look more like fireworks.

Make lots in different sizes and stick them on the wall to create a dynamic display that looks like a scene from a fireworks festival!

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shaved ice

Kimie Gangi summer wall decorations: cool-looking “kakigori” (shaved ice) made with sponge stamping

shaved ice

Shaved ice, a summer festival staple, is a beloved treat for kids and adults alike.

Let’s make shaved-ice decorations to boost the summer festival vibe! After crafting the ice and bowl from construction paper, turn it into your favorite flavor by layering colored paper on top or by painting with watercolors or coloring with pencils.

You can also use a tampo (sponge dauber) to add color.

Using a tampo makes it easy to create the soft, bleeding effect of syrup soaking into the ice, so it’s highly recommended.

Try making shaved ice in a variety of “flavors” and stick them on the wall or on signs around the festival venue.

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choco banana

[Kindergarten/Daycare] July Festival! Chocolate Banana Stall: Painting and Craft Activity

choco banana

Chocolate-covered bananas are a staple at summer festivals! How about decorations inspired by those treats? Cut yellow construction paper into banana shapes, then paint the tops brown to make chocolate bananas.

You can also use pink or green to suggest strawberry or matcha chocolate.

Spread glue over the entire chocolate banana, then sprinkle on finely cut bits of construction paper in various colors to create the look of rainbow sprinkles.

Try using these for a chocolate banana stall display or as wall decorations.

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portable Shinto shrine (omikoshi)

[Preschool Craft] A portable shrine (mikoshi) that looks high-quality yet is easy to make using cardboard and everyday materials.

portable Shinto shrine (omikoshi)

Why not incorporate a mikoshi—an icon of summer festivals—into your decorations? Here’s a lightweight, compact mikoshi made from cardboard that kids can easily carry.

Attach a piece of folded cardstock to the top of the main cardboard body to resemble a triangular roof.

Decorate the cardboard and cardstock with colors and patterns to match a mikoshi.

Thread carrying poles—made by wrapping garden stakes with newspaper and colored tape—through the mikoshi, add some floral decorations, and it’s done! It’s a great idea for summer festival decor and mikoshi events with children.

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Handmade mask

Easy in 5 minutes ⭐️ An Anpanman mask you can make with your child!

Handmade mask

One of the highlights that draws attention at summer festival stalls is the masks.

Just displaying masks of various characters is enough to get kids excited.

So why not incorporate mask ideas into your summer festival decorations? For the headband part, cut thick paper into a long, narrow strip and connect both ends with a rubber band.

For the mask itself, try making it with colored construction paper.

Decorate the walls with character masks kids love, like Anpanman, Pikachu, Mario, and Hello Kitty!

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