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

Easy cosmos flowers made with paper

Cute paper cosmos flowers (with voice-over instructions) – How to make them

Let’s make a three-dimensional cosmos flower out of paper.

Cut a strip of paper lengthwise, fold it in the center, and attach both ends together to form a cosmos petal.

If you look closely, the petal even looks like a heart, adding extra cuteness.

Glue the petals together to create a cosmos flower, and you’ll have a dimensional piece.

Add the paper-made stamens to finish.

When displayed on the wall, it gives the room a bright, festive feel.

Being in a room with an impressive cosmos craft might lift the spirits of older adults, too.

It’s a simple method, so give it a try!

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A wreath of vividly colored cosmos flowers

[Origami] How to Make a Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossom) Wreath

Here is an introduction to making a cosmos wreath with origami.

Cosmos petals are long and slender, right? We’ll make petals in that shape using a single sheet of origami paper.

First, fold the paper to create crease lines, then fold it into the shape of a cosmos.

Some of the folding steps are a bit complex, so older adults or others may find parts challenging.

Please have people nearby help out during the craft.

Once you’ve folded the cosmos flowers, glue them together to form a wreath.

Since the cosmos ends up shaped like a medal, it would also make a lovely gift as a medal-style decoration.

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Felt cosmos

Easy no-sew felt cosmos. How to make autumn cosmos flowers for home decor. [How to make felt cosmos] [100-yen shop DIY]

Here’s an easy felt cosmos project perfect for beginners.

When crafting cosmos flowers from felt, make small jagged cuts with scissors as you go to create a three-dimensional look.

For the center of the flower, make a yellow felt piece and secure it together with a wire.

Cut felt leaves and attach them to the wire, and your cosmos is complete.

The warm, gentle feel of these cosmos flowers is so charming.

Try displaying them in a vase and enjoy!

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Noren Cosmos made with tissue paper

✄ [Flower Paper] Easy! String Curtain Made with Tissue Paper - Cosmos

Let me introduce a noren-style cosmos decoration made from tissue paper that will brighten up your room.

Prepare tissue paper, paper straws, string, and a tension rod, and let’s get started.

Fold and cut the tissue paper to create petal pieces.

By adding curves or cutting jagged edges, you can make more three-dimensional flowers.

Hang the string on the tension rod, then attach the petals and stamen parts to the string.

Form small loops in the string and thread the petals through as you go.

It’s also important to adjust the shapes so the petals don’t overlap.

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Cosmos flowers dabbed with a sponge

[Craft Activity] Wall Mural Cosmos Made by Dabbing Color with a Sponge

This is a cosmos flower craft made by dabbing like stamping.

Cut a paper plate into the shape of a cosmos flower.

It’s easier if you first sketch the cosmos on the paper plate and then cut it out.

Place the cut paper plate on a sheet of paper, and dab a sponge with paint onto it to create cute cosmos flowers.

Try using cosmos-like colors such as pink, white, and red.

Aside from cutting the paper plate, there aren’t many complicated steps, so it’s a project that many older adults can easily participate in.

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Grape brooch made with tsumami-zaiku

⁂ Tsumami-zaiku ⁂ A cute, plump grape brooch 🍇

Tsumami-zaiku is made by folding small pieces of fabric.

Although it involves lots of delicate work, seniors who enjoy handicrafts or are good with their hands may find it fun to make.

Let’s try making a grape brooch, a great autumn craft using tsumami-zaiku.

Create the folded pieces and secure them with glue, then attach them to a base fabric in the shape of grapes.

Cut the base fabric into a grape shape, insert a piece of cardstock, and sew felt onto the back.

Add a brooch pin to complete the brooch.

The finished piece looks cute when attached to a bag or clothing.

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Maple leaf photo frame

[Handmade Video] Hands Hint Club at Home: “Let’s Make a Photo Frame from Cardboard” [Official Hands]

Maple leaves have often been the subject of waka poetry since ancient times.

Kakinomoto no Hitomaro’s poem, “Akiyama no momiji o shigemi madoinuru imo o motome mu yamaji shirazumo,” is well known.

It’s quite charming to go on a momijigari (autumn leaf viewing) with everyone from the day service while thinking of such poems.

How about decorating a photo frame with the maple leaves you gather? It will make a lovely autumn memory, and photos taken in the fall will surely shine.

The photo frame can be handmade or store-bought—either is fine.

Arrange various shades of orange paper and maple leaves beautifully on the frame you’ve prepared.