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[For Seniors] Enjoy Autumn with Cosmos Flower Wall Decorations! Easy DIY Ideas

As autumn deepens, why not create a soothing wall decoration of cosmos flowers? Using colorful origami and tissue paper, we’ll introduce a lovely project that you can enjoy making together with older adults.

The process of carefully crafting petals and stems is perfect for fine motor exercise for seniors.

It nurtures creativity and concentration and is also effective for dementia prevention.

Once the piece is finished and hung on the wall, the room will be wrapped in a gentle autumn atmosphere.

Spend a peaceful moment in a healing space that feels like a field of cosmos flowers.

[For Seniors] Enjoy Autumn with Cosmos Wall Decorations! Easy Handmade Ideas (21–30)

Cute cosmos

[Origami] How to make a cute cosmos flower
Cute cosmos

The flower name “cosmos” is written with the characters for autumn and cherry blossom (秋桜) because its petals resemble those of cherry blossoms.

This time, let’s make a cosmos flower with origami.

By folding a single sheet of paper finely to create each petal, you can nicely express the flower’s distinctive jagged notches.

Since a cosmos has eight petals, prepare eight sheets of origami.

Also, the yellow central disk of the flower, made by snipping fine cuts into the paper, turns out beautifully.

If it strikes you as somewhat similar to a chrysanthemum, that’s because cosmos is a member of the Asteraceae family and is also known by another name, “Ōshagiku” (literally, great spring wheel chrysanthemum).

Origami Cosmos

[Origami] How to Make Cosmos Flowers / Perfect for Autumn Crafts! / Origami Cosmos
Origami Cosmos

It’s a simple craft where the edge of the origami is cut into the shape of cosmos petals.

Because the shape and look are very simple, it’s also great for layering to add volume or using as decoration parts.

First, fold the paper in half, then fold it in half again to make a crease.

Use those creases as a guide to fold it into a triangle.

Draw lines in the shape of cosmos petals there, cut along the lines, and when you open the paper, the cosmos shape is complete.

To achieve a beautiful finished piece with evenly arranged petals, it’s important to fold precisely along the creases.

[For Seniors] Enjoy Autumn with Cosmos Flower Wall Decorations! Simple Handmade Ideas (31–40)

Cosmos flower wreath

Cosmos Wreath / Flower Papercutting 72
Cosmos flower wreath

Cosmos, a representative flower of autumn—why not brighten up your room with a wreath of origami flowers? Fold a single sheet of paper into eighths, then cut it into a petal shape as if making a paper cutout; when you unfold it, you’ll have a cosmos with eight petals.

There are no intricate folding steps to create petal details, so it’s beginner-friendly.

Use several colors of paper—pink, orange, yellow, white, red—to add vibrancy.

It’s even better if you use origami of different sizes to make flowers both large and small.

Cosmos in 2 Minutes! Easy Version

[Origami Cosmos] Easy: “Beautiful in 2 Minutes! How to Make 3D Cosmos” Wall Decorations, Preschool Crafts, Senior Recreation | How to make cosmos
Cosmos in 2 Minutes! Easy Version

Here’s a very easy way to make cosmos flowers using scrap materials.

Fold origami paper three times, then use pinking shears to make cuts on one side.

Snip between the petals with scissors, apply double-sided tape to the bottom, and roll a plastic bottle cap onto it to secure.

Stuff the inside of the bottle cap with crumpled yellow tissue paper, curl the petals, and you’re done.

If you’ve got lots of spare plastic bottle caps, why not take this opportunity to put them to use?

Cosmos Plate Artwork Made with Tissue-Paper Collage

Kimie Gangi’s tissue paper collage “Cosmos Paper-Cut Decorative Plate.”
Cosmos Plate Artwork Made with Tissue-Paper Collage

How about making cosmos flowers out of tissue paper and decorating a paper plate to create a cosmos picture plate? Fold the tissue paper into thirds, then fold a corner into a triangle to make a square.

Fold that up and cut out petal shapes—this lets you make three cosmos flowers at once.

Use your preferred colors of tissue paper, such as red, pink, or white.

Brush a layer of glue thinned with water onto the paper plate, then arrange the cosmos on top.

Brush more glue over the flowers to set them in place.

If you also decorate the rim of the paper plate with tissue paper in colors you like, let it dry thoroughly and you’re done.

Mini bouquet of cosmos

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Mini bouquet of cosmos

Making mini cosmos bouquets is a wonderful activity that brings out the rich creativity of older adults.

Crafting petals from colorful construction paper and wrapping them onto wire lets participants enjoy moving their hands while they work.

After bundling with floral tape, add your favorite decorations—like ribbons or beads—to create a one-of-a-kind piece.

The finished mini bouquet is perfect for displaying at home to feel the arrival of autumn, or as a heartfelt gift for someone special.

It’s a warm, heartening time where everyone can enjoy friendly conversation together.

Cosmos wall art decorated with handmade stamps

[Elderly Recreation] Cosmos Wall Decoration Craft [Easy to Make] Cosmos wall production
Cosmos wall art decorated with handmade stamps

Here’s an award-worthy wall decoration idea using makeup sponges! Dab paint-soaked sponges onto shoji paper.

The naturally blurred colors give it a stylish, cute look.

Once the paper is dry, fold it and cut out petal shapes with scissors.

Next, gather some yellow tissue paper and use a plastic bottle cap to create a three-dimensional flower center.

Combine the two, and you’ve got pastel-colored autumn cosmos! Make lots to fill your room and bring in the fall vibe!