[For Seniors] Simple crafts that feel like autumn: a fun creative activity

acorn spinning top

How to make a spinning top with acorns | Let’s make an acorn top

Speaking of autumn, the ground is covered with colorful fallen leaves and nuts, isn’t it? Let’s use one of those nuts—acorns—to make spinning tops and play.

The pointed tip of the acorn becomes the top’s spindle.

Make a hole from the upper side where you’ll spin the top, so you can insert a toothpick.

Using an awl or similar tool, drill deeply, stopping just before you break through the tip of the acorn.

If you’re using an awl, it can be dangerous, so it’s best to help and work together.

Once the hole is made, firmly insert a toothpick there and it’s done.

Try making them with acorns of various sizes.

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Halloween candy bag

[Halloween Craft] Let’s Make a Jack-o’-Lantern Candy Bag♪ Let’s make a candy bag

Halloween, an autumn event that has become firmly established in Japan over the past few years.

Children walking around in costumes to get candy are just adorable, aren’t they? Let’s make a candy bucket shaped like a jack-o’-lantern—the star of Halloween—using a paper cup.

Attach orange construction paper to the cup with double-sided tape, then make the jack-o’-lantern’s face and hat from colored paper and glue them on.

Punch holes on both sides of the cup, thread a chenille stem (pipe cleaner) through to make a handle, and it’s done.

It’s an item that instantly boosts the Halloween mood!

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Moon and Cosmos

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TranslationElderlyRecreationSeptemberOctoberCalendarTranslationCosmosMid-Autumn Moon (Harvest Moon on the fifteenth night)

♬ Secret Base (From “Anohana”) – Eddie Van Der Meer

For the September calendar, let’s use the moon and cosmos flowers as our theme.

The full moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival and cosmos, one of the representative flowers of autumn—cut these two motifs out of origami or construction paper, or fold them with origami, and paste them onto the calendar base.

A calendar featuring graceful cosmos blooming under the harvest moon will help seniors feel the season as well.

It’s said that from September to October is the time when the moon looks most beautiful.

During this period, it rains regularly, washing dust out of the air, so the moon can be seen in clear, crisp skies.

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Persimmon Paper-Collage Calendar

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♬ Relaxing cute everyday BGM – Hiraoka

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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November calendar collage

[Calendar Collage] I made a collage for the November calendar [Using sticker washi tape]

How about making a fall-themed collage with the calendar you have now? All you need are washi tapes with autumn patterns and your favorite stickers.

Prepare designs that are perfect for fall, such as autumn leaves, ginkgo, dango, and squirrels.

Use washi tape to frame the standout areas, then place stickers in the empty spaces while keeping the overall balance in mind.

You can also combine several stickers to create an autumnal scene.

Transform your calendar into the image of autumn that you have in mind.

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haunted house

We’d like to introduce an idea for a “haunted house” that creates a Halloween atmosphere using a house made from black origami with orange windows.

Simply attach cut-out windows to instantly expand a spooky yet fun haunted house world.

Add white ghosts and pumpkin decorations for a lively finish, while also leaving space to write the date.

Because the simple origami shapes are easy for seniors to handle, you can enjoy making a seasonal calendar that captures the fun of handmade crafts.

Give it a try!

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Moon-Viewing Skewered Dumplings

[Autumn Origami] Make four from one sheet! How to make Otsukimi skewered dumplings [Origami]

Let’s make skewered dumplings for the Moon Viewing festival (Otsukimi) out of origami and add them to a September calendar.

If you divide one sheet of origami paper into four equal parts, you can make four skewers.

First, crease the cut piece of origami paper, then proceed with the folds.

Because these are made with smaller pieces of paper, you’ll use fine motor skills as you fold.

This can also be expected to help stimulate the brain.

Four delicious-looking origami skewered dumplings—some older adults may be reminded of past Moon Viewing celebrations.

This piece can be used not only for calendars, but also for wreaths and wall decorations.

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