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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 (31–40)

windmill

[Craft Origami You Can Play With] How to Make a Well-Spinning Pinwheel with Audio Commentary ☆ Origami Windmill Tutorial

windmill

Pinwheels that spin when they catch the wind are a favorite with kids, aren’t they? Just decorating with colorful pinwheels gives an instant summer feel and would likely be a hit as a photo spot, too.

Here we’re introducing a pinwheel idea made with origami.

Fold the origami paper into a triangle twice, then open it up.

Following the crease lines, make cuts from the edges toward the center, stopping about 3 cm before the middle.

You’ll end up with eight points; glue four of those points to the center to form the pinwheel blades.

Thread a toothpick-like skewer through the center, then slide on a straw that you’ve pre-bent with an accordion fold onto the pointed end to finish.

If you’re worried about the blades coming off, use a pin instead of a toothpick-like skewer.

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stained glass wind chime

Wind chimes made with 100-yen shop materials | Stained glass style | #childcare #nurseryteacher #crafts

stained glass wind chime

Sunlight enhances their beauty! Let me introduce an idea for stained-glass-style wind chimes.

On hot summer days, just having a wind chime with a cool, refreshing look can make you feel breezy.

This time, let’s make a stained-glass wind chime using transparent origami paper.

You’ll need transparent origami paper, a plastic cup, an empty capsule, double-sided tape, an awl, string, and so on.

Cutting the transparent origami into your favorite shapes and sticking them on to create a design is a process you can enjoy together with children.

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Ice cream garland

When it comes to foods perfect for hot summer days, ice cream is the winner! Let’s make a garland themed around everyone’s favorite treat.

There are so many types of ice cream—bars, soft serve, cup ice cream, and more.

Each has its own characteristics, so it’s fun whether you line up matching shapes or arrange a mix of different ones at random.

Cut white construction paper into ice cream shapes and paint them with watercolors to enjoy the blending effects—that’s a great idea, too.

It’s perfect for summer parties, events, or even refreshing your room decor, so have fun making it!

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Chirimen craft summer hanging ornament

[Chirimen Crafts] Watermelon-Themed Summer Hanging Decoration [How to Make]

Chirimen craft summer hanging ornament

How about trying to make a summer hanging decoration using chirimen crafts? Chirimen crafts are handicrafts made with a crepe-like fabric called shibo.

In chirimen work, people often make stuffed ornaments and small containers.

The idea this time is to create small summer-themed items and hang them as decorations.

For example, you can make fans, watermelons, and shaved ice, then connect them together.

Because shibo is used, it gives off a strong traditional Japanese feel, which is part of the charm.

You can arrange the items in many ways, so try creating your own decorations that express summer and festival vibes!

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photo garland

DIY #1 photo garland

photo garland

This decoration idea is to attach clips to a wire and tuck in your favorite photos, creating a garland-like display.

The key point is which photos you choose—keep the overall color harmony in mind as you line them up, and showcase memories of summer and festivals.

Since the wire and clips are made of sturdy materials, it’s recommended to print the photos on thicker paper to maintain a cohesive look.

You might also try deliberately mixing different types of clips to add color and a lively, festive vibe.

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[Summer Festival] Handmade Decoration Ideas (41–50)

firework ball

[Summer Origami Craft] How to Make a Fireworks Ball with Audio Guide ☆ Origami Fireworks Ball Tutorial — Decorations for July and August

firework ball

If you want to create a summer festival atmosphere, fireworks balls are a great option too.

These are hanging ornaments made by shaping origami to look like fireworks.

First, cut the origami paper into a circle and fold it in half from the center.

Make three of these and glue them together back-to-back, and the main piece is complete! Make lots of them and hang them up to create an even more firework-like feel.

It’s also fun to vary the colors of each firework.

Just imagining fireworks going off in your room is exciting, isn’t it?

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Summer festival wall decoration

Let's try making decorations for the summer festival. 🍉

Summer festival wall decoration

If you want to make the cheerful atmosphere of a summer festival instantly recognizable, wall decorations with a summer festival theme are recommended.

Try making elements that represent summer festivals—such as colorful food stalls, the foods sold at the stalls, lanterns, people in yukata, and fireworks—using construction paper and other materials.

If you fill the wall space with plenty of these decorations, you’ll create a lively summer festival scene.

It could also be nice to display multiple smaller, festival-themed pieces like an art exhibition.

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In conclusion

We introduced ideas for summer festival decorations. There were many items you often see at summer festivals, and just looking at them was fun. Another appeal is that every decoration can be made with familiar materials like construction paper, origami paper, and paper plates. If you find an idea you like, be sure to use it for your summer festival decorations.