[For Seniors] Ideas for Winter Wall Decorations and Hanging Ornaments: Introducing Projects That Are Easy to Try

Setsubun! Oni head

[Craft Idea] Setsubun! Ogre’s Head (February wall decoration) (elderly recreation, day service, occupational therapy, childcare, tissue paper, ogre pants, holly and sardine talisman, plum blossoms, DIY) (poster-size)

Let’s decorate the February bulletin board using various parts.

In addition to ogre hair made from tissue paper and origami ogre pants, we’ll also make holly-and-sardine talismans, ofuda charms, and plum blossoms.

Crumple paper to add wrinkles for texture, open thin tissue paper sheet by sheet—these are easy crafts that also exercise fine motor skills.

Arrange the layout with the ogre hair as the main feature and decorate around it with the other parts.

Make the ogre hair in a variety of colors, and write “Oni wa soto” (Demons out) and “Fuku wa uchi” (Fortune in) on the ofuda.

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Stamp pon-pon, warm kotatsu

For your February wall display! Stamp, stamp! A cozy kotatsu 🍊⛄ #preschoolcrafts #nurserytEacher #teachingideas #traineenurseryteacher #teacherlife #withkids #spongestamps #easycraft #walldecor

In the cold season, it feels so nice to warm up inside a kotatsu, doesn’t it? This is a stamp-based craft that seems to capture the kotatsu’s cozy warmth.

You can make the stamps by attaching pieces of sponge to chopsticks or a thin stick—simple materials are fine.

Dip your handmade sponge stamps in paint and gently dab them onto a paper kotatsu made from construction paper.

Since it doesn’t require much force, it’s a project that older adults may find easy to enjoy.

It’s also a nice touch to add a paper cat made from construction paper alongside the kotatsu.

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demon’s face

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Demon 👹【Wall decorationface of a demonOni child　#SmileLinkAfter-school day serviceNursery teacher / Childcare worker#Production Video

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Let’s use red and yellow tissue-paper parts to create a big ogre (oni) face on the wall! Its impact will surely surprise everyone and help them feel the spirit of Setsubun, an important event in February.

To make each part, stack several sheets of tissue paper, accordion-fold them, tie the center with string, then open the layers one by one.

Make as many parts as you need, using red for the ogre’s face and yellow for the hair.

Finally, cut out the facial features and horns from construction paper and stick them on to finish.

Adding a spiked club (kanabō) and some little ogres will make the display even livelier!

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Wreath of plum blossoms and bush warblers

Origami warbler and plum blossom wreath folding method – tutorial (NiceNo1)

February is that time when, even in the cold, you can start to sense a hint of spring.

The bush warbler and plum blossoms also evoke the arrival of a warmer season amid the chill.

Let’s make a wreath out of origami so that older adults can enjoy the feeling of the seasons too.

We’ll fold the base of the wreath from origami paper as well.

You can make it without using glue or scissors—just folding.

If you’re good at origami, you’ll likely enjoy working on this.

Finish by adding plum blossoms and bush warblers folded from origami to the wreath.

Display it in your room and you’ll instantly feel a spring atmosphere.

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Valentine’s Day wall decorations

[Craft Idea] Valentine’s Day Wall Decoration – Heart (February) (Senior Recreation, Day Service, Occupational Therapy OT, Childcare, Crafts) (Paper Tape, Easy Heart)

February 14 is Valentine’s Day.

Many older adults may receive chocolates from family or close acquaintances.

Let’s help amplify this sweet, love-filled occasion with decorations on indoor walls.

Cut red or pink paper tape into lengths of about 10 to 40 centimeters.

Take two strips of the same length and stick their ends together to form a heart shape.

You can also make ribbons in various lengths, creating both large and small sizes.

You can stick them directly onto the wall, or arrange them on poster paper to create a lovely piece.

Use these ideas as inspiration to make Valentine’s Day wall decorations that will excite anyone who sees them.

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Origami Setsubun Wreath

Let’s make a wreath by crafting parts like oni (demons), okame (smiling lady masks), and ehomaki (lucky sushi rolls) out of origami.

A brightly colored, lively wreath is perfect for the season as we welcome spring.

Try getting creative with the colors and patterns of the origami used for the wreath base, and experiment with different folding methods.

Even with the same wreath design, you can enjoy a variety of looks.

It’s also nice to write a message in the center of the wreath, such as “Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi” (Demons out, good fortune in) or “Wishing for a healthy year.” This is a piece you can give as a gift to family and friends.

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Hanging decorations for Setsubun made of felt

[Setsubun Decorations] Make it with felt! Easy and cute hanging Setsubun garland / How to make a Setsubun garland

For seasonal Setsubun wall decorations, we recommend making hanging ornaments out of felt.

Paper or origami decorations are lovely too, but this project is perfect for those who feel, “I made something similar last year…” You’ll cut small pieces of felt to create Setsubun motifs like ehomaki rolls, oni (ogres), and holly with sardines.

It’s very detailed work, but you can almost hear the fun conversations about what kind of faces to give them.

You’ll need a needle only for threading at the end, but you can make all the parts without sewing.

It’s a charming Setsubun decoration that conveys the warmth of felt.

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