DIY with 100 Yen Store Materials! Easy Tutorial and Decoration Ideas for Fan Props and Fan Bouquets ♡

2018.12.28 published

Let's Make Fan Props and Fan Bouquets ♩

Popular items for pre-wedding photo shoots in traditional attire include “Fan Props” and “Fan Bouquets”＊

These are fans decorated with words like “Husband” and “Wife,” flowers, and Mizuhiki, making them perfect items for traditional Japanese clothing like the shiro-muku and iro-uchikake♡

This time, we will introduce how to make fan props and fan bouquets, along with some wonderful decoration ideas♩

@ms_wedding6

《Materials for Fan Props》

You only need these three items to make fan props!

① A fan (plain white ones can be found at 100 yen shops like Daiso or Seria)

② Decorative items (such as artificial flowers and Mizuhiki)

③ A glue gun (available at 100 yen shops) or craft glue

All materials can be gathered from 100 yen shops, and you can DIY for around 1,000 yen with just two items♡

@ms_wedding6

《How to Make Fan Props》

Making fan props is very simple; just stick your favorite items onto the fan with the glue gun and decorate♩

So, what kind of decorations should you prepare??

@tiffany_co_

《Items for Decorating Fan Props》

☑ Words like “Husband” and “Wife”

☑ The phrase “We Got Married”

☑ The word “Thank You”

☑ The names of the bride and groom

☑ Mizuhiki or a “Kotobuki” tag (many brides seem to use gift envelopes)

☑ Artificial flowers

☑ Chiyo paper

☑ Tsumami Zaiku

➡ For how to make Tsumami Zaiku, click here＊

☑ Paper fans

➡ For how to make paper fans, click here＊

☑ Dried flowers

☑ Decorative ribbons

☑ Tassels

Many brides seem to combine about 2 to 4 items from this list for decoration♡

@ta_____wd

Cute Decoration Idea for Fan Props ①

A vibrant fan prop decorated with the words “Husband” and “Wife” on round gold origami, along with Mizuhiki and the word “Kotobuki,” adorned with cherry blossom artificial flowers＊

Cute Decoration Idea for Fan Props ②

A vibrant design decorated with Mizuhiki, artificial flowers, and kumihimo♡

@k_wedding_a1103

Cute Decoration Idea for Fan Props ③

A Western design with the words “Groom” and “Bride” in English♩ Perfect for brides who want to combine Western elements even in traditional attire♡

@_ry_wedding__1221

Cute Decoration Idea for Fan Props ④

A simple yet stylish fan bouquet featuring a paper fan as the main attraction＊

@rys_wedding

Cute Decoration Idea for Fan Props ⑤

A fan prop adorned with sunflower artificial flowers. It gives a wonderful seasonal feel♡

@moco_wed

Cute Decoration Idea for Fan Props ⑥

A fan prop overflowing with flowers is eye-catching even from a distance!

@a2018.09.09y

Cute Decoration Idea for Fan Props ⑦

A simple design focused on the words “Husband” and “Wife.”

@vmikikov

Cute Decoration Idea for Fan Props ⑧

This fan prop was apparently made with materials from a 100 yen shop♩

@k_s2_1

Cute Decoration Idea for Fan Props ⑨

A well-balanced design using Mizuhiki, artificial flowers, and traditional patterned origami paper♡

@y_k_k_0314

@y_k_k_0314

Cute Decoration Idea for Fan Props ⑩

Instead of using “Husband” and “Wife,” use their names in kanji♩

@mn0716yn

Cute Decoration Idea for Fan Props ⑪

A simple design featuring only a red kumihimo ribbon alongside “Husband” and “Wife.”

The simple fan props stand out beautifully when paired with the shiro-muku and hakama.

@mi.8877

Cute Decoration Idea for Fan Props ⑫

Using a fan that already has a printed pattern makes it easy to create a glamorous look.

This fan prop was also made entirely with materials from a 100 yen shop for just 700 yen!

@nmcr.wedding

Cute Decoration Idea for Fan Props ⑬

A unique design that skillfully combines products from various budget shops♡

☑ Fan...DAISO

☑ Alphabet pieces...NATURAL KITCHEN

☑ Artificial flowers...Seria

@miiiii526

Cute Decoration Idea for Fan Props ⑭

For Disney-loving couples, you can attach ears to the “Husband” and “Wife” part to create a Mickey Mouse silhouette♩

@hm_wedding1207

Cute Decoration Idea for Fan Props ⑮

Recently, there has been an increase in brides-to-be who choose not to decorate at all. If you love simplicity, it might look stylish just as is.

@wd03su

Let’s Make Fan Props by Hand ♡

Fan props, perfect for pre-wedding photo shoots in traditional attire, can be handmade using materials from 100 yen shops♩

It seems popular to use artificial flowers and Mizuhiki for a glamorous decoration♡

@tms_wd1123

The combination of traditional attire with fans has been a classic idea for a long time. Let’s decorate them cutely and capture memorable photos◎

➡ For a list of articles on traditional small items, click here＊