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Useful in care facilities! Ideas for autumn wall decorations

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As the summer heat begins to ease, some of you might be starting to think about autumn-themed wall decorations.

In this article, we introduce ideas perfect for fall wall displays, so feel free to use them as inspiration.

From autumn leaves and red dragonflies to seasonal treats like persimmons and chestnuts, you’ll find plenty of ideas you can use for your displays.

Of course, staff at facilities can make them, but the simple ideas that can be completed in a short time are also great for creating together with users while having fun.

Be sure to look for your favorite ideas!

Useful in care facilities! Autumn wall decoration ideas (41–50)

Persimmon Paper-Collage Calendar

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Here’s an idea for a “persimmon torn-paper art” project that expresses the fruit by tearing orange and red paper into small pieces.

Add leaves and branches to create a natural look, and use it as a calendar decoration to evoke the richness of the autumn season.

Torn-paper art, which involves using the hands and fingers, is effective for finger dexterity and stimulating cognitive function in older adults, and it also helps cultivate concentration.

As a calendar decoration, it enhances the seasonal atmosphere and creates a warm, soothing space.

It’s a recommended craft that can be enjoyed at a relaxed pace.

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Useful in care facilities! Autumn wall decoration ideas (51–60)

Matsutake mushroom origami

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Matsutake mushroom origami

Speaking of November, it’s the season when matsutake mushrooms are especially delicious.

Matsutake are said to be in season from September to November.

This time, I’ll introduce how to make a matsutake out of origami.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper, fold it into a triangle twice, and make diagonal creases as you go.

Finally, shape the cap of the matsutake, and you’re done.

The key is to make firm creases and fold so the shape stays even.

It would also be lovely to draw mountains and autumn delicacies on a calendar and paste on your origami matsutake.

You might enjoy changing the color of the origami to create your own original matsutake for a November calendar.

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Persimmon: pen drawing and colored pencils

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Persimmon: pen drawing and colored pencils

Persimmons are sold in supermarkets and are a seasonal fruit that taste great in November.

Here’s a simple, fun persimmon illustration that fits perfectly on a November calendar.

Let’s draw a persimmon with a ballpoint pen.

Create the shape to your liking—round or slightly square.

After drawing the shape, add the calyx and start coloring.

By layering colors like orange and yellow, you can create a three-dimensional, glossy persimmon.

There are several varieties of persimmons, so talking about which type you’re drawing as you go can make the conversation even more engaging.

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Persimmon Origami

[Origami] How to Make a Persimmon with a Focus on the Calyx

Persimmon Origami

November is when persimmons are most widely in season.

When persimmons start lining the shelves at supermarkets, many people feel the transition from autumn to winter.

So how about using persimmons as the motif for a November calendar? Painting them with paints or expressing them with torn-paper collage would be lovely.

If you want a bit of three-dimensionality, you could make them with origami.

Here’s an idea that uses two sheets of origami paper to create the fruit and the calyx, then glue them together.

The steps are simple, so feel free to use this as a reference.

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Maple Leaves and Showa-Era Children

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Maple Leaves and Showa-Era Children

When a Showa-era scene unfolds, many older people surely feel nostalgic, warmed, and eager to reminisce.

How about making maple leaves and Showa-era children out of origami to decorate the wall? These days there are plenty of cute origami papers with many patterns.

Using patterned origami to fold the children’s kimonos would turn out adorable, too! A wall decoration of children looking up at the maple leaves is charming—staff can certainly make it, but it’s also nice for everyone to fold the pieces together, enjoy the process, and then display them.

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Maple leaf wall

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Maple leaf wall

How about creating a wall decoration covered entirely with maple leaves? Let’s express an autumn scene that even seniors who find it difficult to go out for fall foliage viewing can enjoy! Use any method you like—maple leaves made with paper-cutting techniques or folded origami leaves—and stretch large branches across the wall, layering the leaves on top.

Attach them while checking the balance of overlapping leaves and colors.

In addition to maple leaves, try adding fallen leaves, insects, or color-changing mountains.

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Chitose Ame (longevity candy)

Shichi-Go-San is a major November event celebrating children’s growth, isn’t it? Many of us have experienced it from different perspectives—our own childhood, accompanying our children, or taking our grandchildren to the shrine.

Speaking of Shichi-Go-San, one essential element is chitose-ame, whose charm also lies in its packaging adorned with auspicious designs.

Just placing lucky motifs such as cranes, turtles, and the pine-bamboo-plum trio around the “Chitose-ame” lettering instantly evokes the scene of Shichi-Go-San.

You could try recreating existing packages, or it might be fun to design your own auspicious chitose-ame bag and incorporate it into your decorations.

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