Craft ideas with a maple-leaf theme. Fun craft activities for seniors.

Maple leaf ornament featuring a folding fan motif

Autumn decorations: How to make maple leaves. Introducing how to create a stand-up ornament using origami with a fan motif! [Tsukuru Mon]

This is a maple-leaf ornament inspired by a folding fan that instantly brings autumn colors to your entryway or living room.

First, cut origami paper to make maple leaves.

If smaller origami is hard to work with, feel free to use larger sheets.

Next, roll several pieces of origami into sticks, arrange them into a fan shape, and secure them.

Finally, arrange the paper-made branches and maple leaves, and you’re done! You can also make a stand for the fan out of origami, so be sure to craft one and display your fan.

Choose your favorite color palette to show off your personality!

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Autumn hanging ornaments

How to Make Autumn Hanging Decorations with Origami and Paper Plates (with Audio Commentary) [Tsukurumon]

How about making a hanging decoration of maple leaves that sway and twirl beautifully? Fold origami a few times and, using a paper-cutting technique, create autumn leaves like maple and ginkgo.

Making the maples in various colors—red, yellow, and orange—will give a lovely finish.

Adding creases to the ginkgo and fallen leaves adds depth and makes their swaying motion more delightful.

Cut a painted paper plate into a spiral, then glue on the leaves and maples you made.

The way it twirls and swings is colorful and fun—you’ll never get tired of watching it.

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A maple scenery with a window

Introducing how to make an autumn maple leaf wall decoration using origami and paper cords! Why not try creating it on the walls of facilities during the fall foliage season in October and November? [Tsukuru-mon]

This decoration uses origami and paper cords to depict an autumn foliage scene as seen through a round window.

Using paper gives the whole piece a soft feel, and it also creates a luxurious atmosphere reminiscent of windows in a traditional inn or restaurant.

The steps are simple: first, use bundled, thickened paper cords to make the circular window frame and lattice.

Next, cut origami to create maple trees and leaves, and arrange them on the wall.

Finally, paste the window frame you made at the beginning over the foliage to complete the piece.

The key is how you attach each part—adhere only part of each piece so the rest lifts slightly off the surface, which enhances the soft look.

Highly recommended.

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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 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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Mural of autumn leaves

[Easy] October Wall Mural: Autumn Foliage #dayservice #daycare #outpatientrehab #caregiving #seniors #crafts #autumnleaves #maple

Let’s make maple leaves using red, orange, and yellow construction paper.

First, fold a sheet of construction paper in half, place a template on top, and cut out the maple leaf following the template.

Next, open the paper and draw the veins with crayons.

Make many leaves using this method and stick them on the wall so they overlap slightly.

If you also create buildings, mountains, and other elements with different sheets of construction paper and combine them, it will add depth and make the wall display even more attractive.

The steps are simple, but you’ll need quite a few pieces, so try making them little by little.

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Autumn Foliage Mobile

[Autumn Craft] Easy ♪ How to Make a Fall Foliage Mobile [Ashitaba Channel]

As autumn deepens, one of the pleasures is savoring the beauty of the changing leaves.

In addition to leaf-peeping outings, crafts you can enjoy at home are also recommended.

In particular, making a mobile with an autumn foliage motif is great for seniors.

Hang origami maple leaves with yarn to create a gentle sway.

Layering three to four pieces to form a three-dimensional leaf is another fun idea.

Why not hang your handmade mobile by the window and enjoy a graceful moment with the autumn breeze? You can feel the spirit of the season from each leaf you touch.