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)
Pumpkins made of yarn
This is a yarn pumpkin craft that’s perfect for October Halloween decorations.
Wrap yarn round and round a toilet paper roll.
The wrapped yarn will become the pumpkin, so adjust the number of wraps to match the size of pumpkin you want to make.
The wrapping step also gives older adults a chance to move their fingers a lot.
Tie around the middle of the wrapped yarn with a single piece of yarn to form a round shape.
Attach a green pipe cleaner on top of the circular yarn to finish.
Make lots of them to use as parts for a garland or hanging decorations.
Persimmons made with Suzuran tape
Suzuran tape is colored vinyl tape.
It’s commonly used to bundle things like newspapers.
This time, let’s use suzuran tape to make a persimmon craft.
Cut the suzuran tape into 60 cm lengths and wrap it around a backing sheet cut into the shape of a persimmon.
Wrap six strands per persimmon.
There are also persimmons with different colors, such as fully ripe ones that look different from ordinary persimmons.
It’s recommended to change the color of the suzuran tape to reflect that.
It’s very easy to make, so it’s perfect as an autumn craft for seniors.
[For Seniors] Simple Recommended Autumn Craft Ideas (101–110)
Photo frame art made with acorns
Do you know about photo frame art? Photo frame art refers to works where you place objets or arrange materials inside a photo frame.
How about trying an acorn theme this time to match the season? You’re free to choose any layout, but combining acorns with branches or painting them to look like living creatures could produce a lovely result.
Start by being particular about which photo frame you use!
Pine cone wall-hanging decor
When it comes to autumn flowers, cosmos definitely come to mind.
This time, let’s make a wall-hanging interior decoration that recreates cosmos using pine cones.
First, use nippers to cut off the scales of the pine cones.
For safety, it’s recommended to wear gloves.
Have a staff member assist with the hard parts.
Attach each pine-cone piece, decorated with acrylic paint, onto a cutting board available at 100-yen shops.
A cosmos wall-hanging made with autumn materials will instantly fill your entryway or room with an autumn atmosphere.
A cute rabbit garland from the 100-yen shop
When you look at the moon, doesn’t it seem like a cute rabbit is pounding mochi? There’s even a legend about it, which is why rabbits pair so well with moon-viewing.
Let’s make a rabbit garland to brighten up your tsukimi! All you have to do is attach rabbit ears—cut from felt—to pom-poms made of yarn.
If you want an easier way to make pom-poms, you can use a pom-pom maker available at 100-yen shops.
You could also stick patterned fabric onto the felt ears for a stylish finish.
Autumn-colored arrangement with 100-yen store artificial flowers
For those who love handmade crafts, 100-yen shops are indispensable.
Year by year, the variety of artificial and dried flowers has grown, and the way they stock all kinds of seasonal blooms—almost like a real florist—is truly impressive.
Why not try making an arrangement using artificial flowers from a 100-yen shop? It’s very simple: just insert the artificial flowers into floral foam.
For the container, you can also use a vase, ceramic cup, or glass from the same shop.
You don’t have to worry about changing water, so you can display it anywhere—that’s another great perk.
Two-toned cosmos flower folded from a single sheet
Here’s how to make a cosmos flower that shows both sides of the origami paper to create a two-toned bloom.
It’s a delicate process, but you only need origami paper, and the key is making small cuts at the end to create petal-like shapes.
There are many folding steps, but if you go slowly, it’s not too difficult.
It might be nice to fold them together during craft time at a facility and use them as wall decorations.
Using double-sided colored origami paper would also make the flowers colorful and beautiful.