[For Seniors] Simple Craft Ideas to Feel the Autumn Season with Fall Foliage

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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Maple Leaf Wreath

Autumn Foliage: Origami Maple Leaf Wreath

Let’s make a wreath using colored origami that evokes autumn maple leaves! Fold maple leaves from origami in colors like orange and brown.

Use the same folding method for all of them, and make enough pieces to form a wreath.

The assembly is simple—just connect the folded maple leaves into a ring.

This should make it easier for many older adults to participate.

Origami involves moving your fingers while thinking through the steps, so it can be a good brain-training activity.

The finished “Maple Leaf Wreath” can be displayed on a facility wall or taken home, which also provides a sense of accomplishment.

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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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It can be a piece of art! Maple leaf wall decoration

Autumn Decorations: How to Make Maple Leaves — Introducing Wall-Hanging and Hanging Decorations Using Origami and Construction Paper! Why not try making fall foliage for October and November? [Tsukuru-mon]

This decoration combines drawing paper and origami, featuring a soft look and striking, layered three-dimensionality.

You use a sheet of drawing paper with a lattice of cuts as the base, then layer maple leaf pieces on top.

By considering the base’s uneven surface as you add the pieces, you can effectively create depth and a realistic sense of dimension in the foliage.

It may also be important to choose a background color that highlights the maple leaf colors.

A rod and string are attached to the top of the base, making it easy to hang and display in a variety of locations.

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Cute maple leaves

[Autumn Origami] Easy! Cute Maple Leaf How to Make / Fall Foliage Decoration Origami Maple

When it comes to plants that symbolize autumn, brilliantly colored red and yellow autumn leaves come to mind.

Let’s make those evocative fall leaves with origami.

This project combines parts to create a three-dimensional finish, resulting in sturdy origami that works not only as part of a decoration but also stands on its own.

Cut small pieces of origami paper with scissors, fold them into diamond shapes, and assemble them to form a maple leaf.

By paying attention to the seam in the center, you’ll achieve a lifelike three-dimensional shape.

You can even aim for a more realistic look by intentionally combining parts of slightly different sizes instead of using pieces that are all the same.

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Autumn hanging ornaments

How to Make Autumn Hanging Decorations with Origami and Paper Plates (with Audio Commentary) [Tsukurumon]

How about making a hanging decoration of maple leaves that sway and twirl beautifully? Fold origami a few times and, using a paper-cutting technique, create autumn leaves like maple and ginkgo.

Making the maples in various colors—red, yellow, and orange—will give a lovely finish.

Adding creases to the ginkgo and fallen leaves adds depth and makes their swaying motion more delightful.

Cut a painted paper plate into a spiral, then glue on the leaves and maples you made.

The way it twirls and swings is colorful and fun—you’ll never get tired of watching it.

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