"Attention All Brides: The Trending New Year's 'Shimekawa Wreath' Made with 'Mizuhiki' from Wedding Gift Envelopes!"

It's Almost New Year's! Why Not Prepare a [Shimenawa Wreath] This Year?

December has flown by, and the year is almost over! With Christmas and year-end parties to enjoy, there are still plenty of fun things ahead, but… are you preparing for the New Year?

Perhaps there are brides and ex-brides who will be welcoming the New Year for the first time in their new home with their partners this year♡

To welcome the New Year with a pleasant feeling, it's essential to decorate your entrance with a "shimenawa." However, some brides might find shimenawa a bit too formal and not very cute… For those brides, DIYing a "shimenawa wreath" is highly recommended◎

Shimenawa wreaths are super easy to make, and you can use the mizuhiki from the congratulatory envelopes received at your wedding, making it a simple DIY project. If you're a bride who can't bring herself to throw away those adorable congratulatory envelopes, this is a great opportunity to creatively reuse them in a wonderful way♡

Now, let's start with how to make a cute shimenawa wreath♩

How to Make a Shimenawa Wreath for New Year’s

First, let me introduce how to make a shimenawa wreath♩ You only need three items!

① Shimenawa (It's okay to use one from a 100-yen shop! During this time of year, you can find various sizes of shimenawa wreaths at 100-yen shops, so it's easy to DIY based on that♡)

② Decorations to attach to the shimenawa (Gather lots of things you like, such as mizuhiki from congratulatory envelopes or leftover artificial flowers and ribbons from your wedding DIY♩)

③ Glue gun or adhesive (It's recommended to use a glue gun since it allows you to attach items quickly and securely◎)

Just prepare these three items＊ Once you have everything ready, it's super easy to DIY by simply attaching decorations to the shimenawa using a glue gun♡ So, what kind of designs can be made for shimenawa wreaths? Let’s take a look♩

Shimenawa Wreath Design You Want for New Year’s ♡ Design ①

This bride has incorporated natural nuts and greens into her shimenawa wreath＊ Isn't it very stylish and lovely? With a cute shimenawa wreath like this, you'll want to keep it displayed forever!♡

Shimenawa Wreath Design You Want for New Year’s ♡ Design ②

A lucky mizuhiki wreath using cute cherry blossoms and cranes＊ It looks like 2017 will be a fantastic year!♡

Shimenawa Wreath Design You Want for New Year’s ♡ Design ③

A unique purple shimenawa adorned with luxurious flowers and mizuhiki＊ It's so wonderful that it hardly looks handmade!♡

Shimenawa Wreath Design You Want for New Year’s ♡ Design ④

If you want to prepare a slightly unusual shimenawa, how about trying a unique shape? The shimenawa part is even painted, making it very stylish♡

Shimenawa Wreath Design You Want for New Year’s ♡ Design ⑤

A shimenawa wreath overflowing with flowers and mizuhiki is so luxurious! Next year is the Year of the Rooster, so a rooster is also decorated on top!♡

What did you think of the shimenawa wreath designs? They were all so lovely, right? ♩ If you’re thinking, “But I don’t think I can DIY that stylishly…” then workshops are highly recommended◎

Discover a Workshop to Easily Create Cute Shimenawa Wreaths!

While shimenawa wreaths are super cute, if you're worried about doing it well… how about utilizing a workshop? The popular [Susie Lemonade] offers workshops featuring giant flowers＊ With a Susie Lemonade workshop, you can create such a lovely pink shimenawa wreath, so be sure to inquire!♡

Let's Create Wonderful Shimenawa Wreaths for New Year’s ♩

How did you find the DIY process, designs, and workshop information for shimenawa wreaths? Shimenawa wreaths can be DIYed easily, so please give it a try♩

There’s just a little time left until the New Year! Be sure to handcraft a shimenawa wreath and welcome a wonderful New Year with your partner♡

Don’t forget to prepare New Year’s cards! Check out this recommended card shop!＊