Simple, Recommended Autumn Crafts for Seniors
When we think of autumn, we think of a season for appetites, the arts, and sports—and it’s also packed with seasonal events.
Here are some craft ideas that are perfect for this time of year.
We’ve included plenty of projects: ones that are fun to make, delightful to look at, and even practical items you can use after you’re done.
Using fallen leaves and nuts is especially enjoyable because you can collect them on a walk.
With your own creativity, you can make these crafts even more unique—so gather everyone and have fun making them together!
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[For Seniors] Simple Recommended Fall Craft Ideas (91–100)
Owl decorations with a focus on feathers
Let’s make an owl you can hang on the wall as a decoration.
First, cut out the owl’s base from cardboard.
Take apart a pine cone into individual scales, and start gluing them onto the base along with a tree branch.
Glue the branch to the lower part of the base, and use the pine cone scales on the other areas to create the wings.
Make two round bases for the eyes out of cardboard, then glue jute twine onto them in a spiral.
Attach the black pupils cut from felt.
Glue on the beak, add a string for hanging, and you’re done.
Ginkgo origami
November is a beautiful season when ginkgo leaves turn golden.
As the landscape’s colors calm down toward winter, the ginkgo’s golden hue catches the eye and makes you stop to admire it.
Ginkgo leaves are perfect as a calendar motif, too! You could depict an avenue of ginkgo trees like a tunnel, or cover the entire design area with ginkgo leaves.
Since ginkgo leaves can be made with origami, if you’re not confident in drawing, why not give that a try?
Lampshade made of paper
Why not try making a lampshade inspired by seasonal flowers? A lampshade is a shade that covers a lamp or bulb, and the materials and designs you use can create many different kinds of light.
This time, let’s make one using shoji paper and washi.
Tear the shoji paper and washi, or fold them into flower shapes and cut them out in advance.
Dilute craft glue with water and brush it onto an inflated balloon.
The key is to apply the glue over an area that matches the size of the shoji paper you’ll attach.
Once you’ve covered the entire surface with shoji paper, add the flower pieces made from washi.
Finally, coat the entire surface with the diluted glue, let it dry, and then pop the balloon.
You’ll have a beautiful spherical lampshade.
It’s also nice to place a dollar-store LED light inside for display.
Seniors are likely to be very pleased with such a lovely creation.
Moon Lantern
Here’s a lantern craft idea that brings gentle light at night.
Inflate a balloon and paste tissue paper onto it.
If you’re working with older adults, prepare pre-inflated balloons beforehand.
Also, pre-cut parts such as stars or faces and have diluted glue ready.
Once prepared, secure the inflated balloon so it won’t move and apply hand cream over the entire surface.
Tear the tissue paper into suitable sizes and use glue to attach it along with the pre-cut parts.
Leave the top area uncovered.
After you finish pasting, let it dry overnight, then pop the balloon and remove it.
Attach a handle, and it’s complete.
Acorn magnet clip
It’s always handy to have items you can display unobtrusively.
With that in mind, here’s an idea I’d like to introduce: acorn magnet clips.
The concept is simple—attach acorns to clips or magnets.
The fun part is that you can come up with all kinds of designs.
For example, you could make the acorn caps yourself with twine, or add dried flowers, and so on.
They’re also a nice size, making them perfect as small gifts for someone.
Book cover
Autumn is a quiet, comfortable season that’s perfect for getting a lot of reading done.
To make your reading-filled autumn even more enjoyable, why not try making your own book cover? All you need is a tenugui (Japanese hand towel), some ribbon, and fabric glue to attach them—it’s easy to make.
Cut the fabric to fit your book’s size, press creases with an iron, and attach the ribbon to hold the cover in place, and you’re done.
One of the best parts is that you can create all kinds of book cover designs depending on the tenugui pattern.
Plus, the soft material won’t interfere with your reading and makes it easy to carry around.
Autumn scenery
Chigiri-e using autumn colors like orange, pink, and yellow can really evoke the season.
For an autumn landscape chigiri-e, start by sketching Mount Fuji, a train, and autumn trees.
It’s best to draw the draft on a larger sheet of paper to make the work easier.
Tear washi paper into pieces for each part in advance.
Since washi is delicate, tear it gently.
Preparing washi that’s not too thick or too thin may make it easier for older adults to handle.
Enjoy the conversation as you create a beautiful autumn scene together.
