[Day Service] Handmade Autumn Crafts: Take-Home Project Ideas

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 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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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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Pumpkin made of paper

[Halloween] How to Make Realistic Pumpkins out of Paper – DIY How to Make Paper Pumpkins / Tutorial [Halloween]

Speaking of autumn, it’s the season when pumpkin tastes especially good.

And of course, October means Halloween, so it’s also the time when you see pumpkin displays all around town.

Let’s make a cute, three-dimensional pumpkin using construction paper! First, create a single template.

Then place it on top of an accordion-folded sheet of colored construction paper, cut along the template, and quickly mass-produce the parts.

After that, glue the pieces together and attach the stem at the top—that’s it! Making several and turning them into a garland would be adorable, too.

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