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

Simple Maple Leaf

Here’s an easy way to fold a maple leaf using a single sheet of origami paper without scissors or glue.

First, fold the paper into a triangle, open it, then fold along the opposite diagonal into a triangle and open it to create crease lines.

Fold the left and right sides inward to meet the center crease.

Turn it over and match the bottom triangle to the top triangle.

Rotate the paper back to its original orientation, open the pockets, and fold them along the center line.

Fold the bottom triangle up in half, turn it over, fold back the upper left and right sections, and shape it into a maple leaf.

You’re done!

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autumn leaves

[1 Sheet of Origami] Easy! Cute Leaf: How to Fold a Maple (Autumn Leaf). How to make a red leaf with origami—it's easy!

These maple leaf origami are perfect for autumn activities at senior care facilities! Make lots and use them as wall decorations, or just add a few to accent a room.

There aren’t many difficult steps, but there is a part at the end where you make fine folds to shape the leaf, which might be a bit tricky.

Try expressing autumn leaves in your favorite colors—red, yellow, orange, or yellow-green! Using gradient origami paper or washi paper could also make them look beautiful.

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Mural of autumn leaves

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Let’s make maple leaves using red, orange, and yellow construction paper.

First, fold a sheet of construction paper in half, place a template on top, and cut out the maple leaf following the template.

Next, open the paper and draw the veins with crayons.

Make many leaves using this method and stick them on the wall so they overlap slightly.

If you also create buildings, mountains, and other elements with different sheets of construction paper and combine them, it will add depth and make the wall display even more attractive.

The steps are simple, but you’ll need quite a few pieces, so try making them little by little.

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Autumn Foliage Mobile

[Autumn Craft] Easy ♪ How to Make a Fall Foliage Mobile [Ashitaba Channel]

As autumn deepens, one of the pleasures is savoring the beauty of the changing leaves.

In addition to leaf-peeping outings, crafts you can enjoy at home are also recommended.

In particular, making a mobile with an autumn foliage motif is great for seniors.

Hang origami maple leaves with yarn to create a gentle sway.

Layering three to four pieces to form a three-dimensional leaf is another fun idea.

Why not hang your handmade mobile by the window and enjoy a graceful moment with the autumn breeze? You can feel the spirit of the season from each leaf you touch.

Grape decorations made from paper

Grape decoration made of paper (with audio commentary) How to make a grape paper decoration

Let’s create a three-dimensional bunch of grapes with round, plump berries by combining construction paper and tissue paper.

Twist brown construction paper to make the stem branch, then attach the berries and leaves to it.

For the berries, crumple tissue paper into a ball, wrap it with colored tissue paper, and secure the end tightly with a rubber band.

Next, attach the excess tissue paper on the opposite side of the berry to the stem using glue.

Encourage careful attention to fine motor movements through actions like twisting the stem and rolling the tissue paper into round shapes.

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Cosmos made of paper tape

Making cosmos with paper tape · Autumn wall decor · Easy because it's paper tape · Can be made beautifully · Wall decoration · Cosmos ❤︎ DIY/tutorial/How to make cosmos/paper tape ❤︎ #680

What often concerns people when making cosmos flowers is that there are so many intricate steps: finely cutting the petal shapes, and dealing with leaves and stems that have lots of thin lines—very detailed work.

But this method for making cosmos is very simple! For the petals, use paper tape and just cut the tips all at once with pinking shears.

For the stems and leaves, simply cut and twist green pipe cleaners, so even those who aren’t good at delicate tasks can give it a try.

With this method, you can make lots of them—an entire wall covered in cosmos isn’t just a dream!

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Papercut flowers

[Origami] Paper-Cut Flowers (11) Cosmos 🌸

Here’s an idea for making a cosmos flower with paper cutting.

Fold the origami into the specified shape, sketch the petals, and cut along the lines to create a large, single cosmos when you open it.

First, fold the origami in half into a square twice, then fold it once more into a triangle.

Lift half of the stacked layers and fold them so the bottom edge aligns with the left side.

On the other side, fold so the bottom edge aligns with the right side.

That’s the end of the folding steps.

Draw the petal pattern and cut along the lines with scissors.

If you place a yellow round sticker in the center, it will look even more like a cosmos.

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