Easy for seniors to make! Colorful autumn origami

Wreath of maple and ginkgo leaves

Origami Maple and Ginkgo Wreath

Let’s fold maple and ginkgo leaves with origami and make a wreath! Both the maple and the ginkgo use the same base up to a certain point, and then the folding steps differ, so it’s a good idea to prepare that basic form first.

The folds for both are a bit intricate—some involve offset folding—so they may feel challenging, but take your time and fold the details carefully.

Make three of each leaf, connect them together into a ring, and your wreath is complete.

Try making it with origami paper in your favorite colors!

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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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Origami apple

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This is an origami piece inspired by apples that become more delicious from autumn to winter.

The branch and leaf parts attached at the end add a cute touch.

The simple steps fold along four-section creases as a guide, and the key is to reduce corners and create roundness.

Keeping symmetry in mind and folding both sides the same way leads to a beautifully rounded overall shape.

It’s also recommended to make the branch and leaf parts deliberately sharp, as that will emphasize the roundness of the main body.

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Gerbera

[Origami] Gerbera

The gerbera, with its striking layers of slender petals, is a plant that blooms beautifully in spring and autumn.

Let’s recreate that layered gerbera flower with origami.

The overlaps created by fine folds are the most important element; by focusing on this part, you can express the flower’s spread and a soft three-dimensional feel.

Since you’ll use both the front and back as petals, it’s also important to choose origami paper that’s the same color on both sides.

The detailed steps contribute to the beauty of the finished piece, so pay close attention to the movements of your fingertips.

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