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

Maple Leaves and Showa-Era Children

[Autumn Origami] Maple Leaves and Showa-Era Children: Tips for Making It Look Three-Dimensional

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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Colored maple leaf shikishi (decorative square paper)

Kimie Gangi Autumn Decoration: “Momiji Shikishi” #autumnleaves #three-dimensional #collage #seniorfacility #dayservice #seniorrecreation #shikishi

This is a shikishi (decorative board) featuring maple leaves that lets you enjoy the feel of autumn! The key point is how easy it is to make: simply lay out brightly colored maple leaves on the board—such a simple process that you can do it casually.

You can use templates for the leaves, or download and print images.

If you use images with a gradient, you can create a more realistic maple-leaf look! Draw branches on the shikishi with a brush pen or marker, then arrange the leaves.

The trick is to apply glue only at the base of each leaf and start attaching them from the tips of the branches.

By getting creative with how you draw the branches and how many leaves you use, you can complete a one-of-a-kind shikishi!

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Paper cutouts of maple leaves

[Autumn Origami] Easy Maple Leaf Cutting: How to Make Fall Leaves [Kirigami]

If you want to enjoy an easy touch of autumn in a day-service craft activity, how about making maple leaves by cutting origami paper? It’s a simple process—stack and fold the paper, then cut with scissors—so it should be easy for older adults to take part.

Once everyone gets used to each step, you can work together to make lots in various colors and decorate the walls beautifully! You can also arrange them as stylish memo paper, cards, or wreath decorations, so please enjoy them in whatever way you like.

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How to fold a maple leaf (origami)

[Autumn Origami] How to Fold a Maple Leaf Origami Maple [With Voice Commentary] / Grandma’s Origami

At first glance, the maple leaf looks complicated and difficult, but it’s actually very easy to make.

Prepare small origami paper and start folding.

Since you only fold along straight lines, it’s very simple.

Make five identical pieces and glue them together to form the shape of a maple leaf.

Create a stem and glue it into the gaps between the leaves.

You can use classic maple colors like red, yellow, and orange, or try patterned papers like chiyogami, or beautiful gradient origami—highly recommended!

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Maple leaf wall

Kimie Gangi Maple Leaf Wall Display Digest (detailed instructions coming soon) #AutumnWallDecor #MapleLeaves #LargeWallDisplay

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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Cosmos (with stem)

How to make a paper cosmos flower (with stem) using origami / How to make Paper Cosmos with Stems

These cosmos flowers are designed with ease of display in mind and crafted all the way down to the stem.

The petals are made by folding origami, cutting into the fold to create an even spread, and placing a tightly fringed and rolled piece of yellow origami at the center.

For the stem, wrap a bamboo skewer with green origami paper; once you remove the skewer and neaten it, it’s complete.

Combine these parts to finish the full cosmos.

A key point is making the stem sturdy, so the finished piece can stand in a bottle or similar container for display.

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Papercut Art: Moon-Viewing Rabbit

[Kirie] How to Make Moon-Viewing Rabbits 🌙 Adorable bunnies pounding mochi on the harvest moon 🐇 Easy to make with just scissors ♪ [With voice instructions] / Let’s start paper-cutting!

Here’s a paper-cutting idea of a moon with the silhouette of a rabbit pounding mochi.

It seems useful for wall decorations, autumn crafts, and many other settings.

The method is simple: fold a sheet of yellow origami paper in half, draw the rabbit and the moon with lines, and cut them out with scissors.

If you have trouble drawing a perfect circle for the moon, fold the paper twice and draw one quarter at a time.

Also, since freehand drawing the rabbit can be tricky, it may help to draw guide lines beforehand; for older adults, it might be better to have them trace over those lines with a pen.

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