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

Dried persimmons made with origami

Dried Persimmons Made with Origami: Can Be Made Without Blowing Air (with audio commentary) Origami Fruit Decorations

One classic food made with persimmons is hoshigaki (dried persimmons).

Many people love them.

Hoshigaki are made by hanging persimmons to dry.

How about recreating that scene? First, fold a persimmon using origami.

At this point, you can choose a slightly muted color or even a patterned paper.

Next, prepare some string and hang them up.

It might be fun to add variations, like arranging them horizontally instead of in a single vertical line.

Or you could line up lots of them.

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Origami acorn

How to fold an origami acorn.

Let’s make a cute acorn-themed mascot by combining pieces of origami.

As you fold, be mindful of overlapping the layers to create a rounded shape, which will give it a charming three-dimensional look.

Another key point is to achieve a beautiful sense of unity by layering different-colored origami partway through the folding process so that you form the acorn’s cap at the same time.

Once the whole acorn is complete, add patterns and details.

You can go for realistic patterns with lines and gloss, or create a mascot-like design with facial expressions—finish it in your own style.

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A cute three-dimensional origami squirrel

[Origami] How to make a cute squirrel: an easy way to fold a 3D squirrel | How to make an Origami Squirrel

Autumn is also the season for harvesting nuts and fruits, so we tend to picture squirrels busily scurrying around to gather them.

Let’s recreate an adorable squirrel—an animal that symbolizes autumn—using origami.

Starting with a long, narrow triangle based on diagonal creases as guides, we’ll shape the legs, face, and tail using reverse folds and other techniques.

It’s important to fold symmetrically along the center line, aiming for a figure that can stand on its own.

Finish by drawing the face and stripe patterns.

Because the creases are fine, this project helps develop precise finger movements and concentration.

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Autumn leaves and ginkgo

Maple and Ginkgo Origami: Introducing a Slightly Unusual Leaf Shape! Perfect for Autumn Decorations in September and October! [Tsukuru Mon]

Here’s an idea for making 3D maple leaves using accordion-folded origami.

First fold the paper into a triangle, then accordion-fold the triangle.

Open it up, fold in half, and cut it into a triangle shape.

For the other pieces, cut them into triangles as well, reducing one or two folds each time so they gradually get smaller.

Fold each piece firmly into a triangle, fold in half, and glue—this creates a maple leaf shape! Try combining large and small pieces and pasting them together.

You can use the same accordion-fold method to make ginkgo leaves, too—perfect for autumn crafts or wall decorations.

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Paper Halloween decorations

Easy paper Halloween decorations with a stapler (with audio commentary)

Here’s a Halloween decoration you can make with construction paper.

The method is simple! Just crease or roll paper strips and staple them together.

You can create lots of Halloween-themed decorations like pumpkins, ghosts, bats, and moons.

You can thread each one with string to hang individually, or make a cute garland.

Having a sample on hand might make it easier for older adults to craft, too.

If you’re looking for an easy decoration to make, give this a try!

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Art box

How to Make an Art Box (Monthly Day, January 2022 issue) #dayservice #daycare #outpatientrehab #nursingcare #seniors #crafts #recycledmaterials

An “art box” that gives you a stylish vibe just by displaying it in your room.

Slice a milk carton into 2 cm-wide rings and turn them inside out, then cover the outside with white tissue paper so it wraps around the carton.

This becomes your box.

Next, line the inside with 2 cm-wide strips of origami paper, gluing both ends in place.

Choose autumn-inspired colors for the origami.

Any shapes are fine—circles, hearts, teardrops, whatever you like! Just be sure to paste them with the colored side facing inward.

Once it’s filled, seal the top with white tissue paper and you’re done! Place it by a window—when the light shines through, it looks beautiful.

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Pressed flowers with autumn wildflowers

Pressed Flower Card in Just 1 Minute with a Microwave | C CHANNEL DIY

When we think of pressed flowers, we often imagine spring, but there are plenty of flowers that bloom in autumn too.

The iconic cosmos alone has many varieties, and there are flowers like chrysanthemum, balloon flower, and fragrant olive that are delightful both to look at and to smell.

Why not try turning such flowers into pressed flowers? In the past, the common method was to press them with a weight for several days to draw out the moisture, but these days you can use a microwave to make them easily and significantly shorten the time it takes.

You can display the pressed flowers in a frame, or—since it’s the season for reading—make them into bookmarks.

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