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

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

[1 Sheet of Origami] Easy! Cute Leaf: How to Fold a Maple (Autumn Leaf). How to make a red leaf with origami—it's easy!

These maple leaf origami are perfect for autumn activities at senior care facilities! Make lots and use them as wall decorations, or just add a few to accent a room.

There aren’t many difficult steps, but there is a part at the end where you make fine folds to shape the leaf, which might be a bit tricky.

Try expressing autumn leaves in your favorite colors—red, yellow, orange, or yellow-green! Using gradient origami paper or washi paper could also make them look beautiful.

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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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Persimmons and maple leaves

[Craft Idea] Persimmons and Maple Leaves (November, Autumn) (Wall Decoration) (Activities for Seniors, Day Service, Occupational Therapy OT, Childcare) (3D Origami) (DIY Origami) (Original/Creative)

Here’s an idea for a wall decoration that combines persimmons and autumn leaves—classic symbols of fall flavors.

The key is to create a sense of depth, which can make even a plain wall look vibrant and colorful.

Because there are many steps that use fine motor skills—like cutting and pasting origami paper and crumpling it up—this is a great project for large groups in day-service craft activities.

Adding firm creases to the maple leaves and persimmon leaves easily gives them a three-dimensional look, so be sure to give it a try.

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Cute! A three-dimensional maple leaf

(Construction Paper) Autumn Decorations – Easy and Cute! How to Make a Japanese Maple [DIY]

This is a three-dimensional autumn leaf decoration made by creatively adding folds and cuts to construction paper.

Since it’s a single maple leaf, you can use it on its own or incorporate it into larger decorations.

The key is to carefully measure the length of each cut as you go; the more attention you give to the finer details, the sturdier and more three-dimensional the leaf will be.

Be mindful of the amount of glue you use so the color of the construction paper stands out.

It could be fun to make leaves in various colors and assemble them into a large, three-dimensional autumn tree.

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maple and lantern

Now, let’s light up the long autumn nights. Momiji Lanterns.

Let’s make a maple-leaf lantern, a perfect item for long autumn nights! You’ll need a milk carton, wax paper, and origami paper.

Cut off the top and bottom of the milk carton and open it up, then cut out the four panels, leaving a 1–2 cm border around each side.

From the inside, attach the wax paper.

On the outside, stick on maple leaves made from origami paper.

Tape the corners of the milk carton together with cellophane tape, and you’re done.

Place an LED light, such as one from a 100-yen shop, inside.

The softly flickering light and the maple leaves projected onto it look beautiful, don’t they?

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