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

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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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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It can be a piece of art! Maple leaf wall decoration

Autumn Decorations: How to Make Maple Leaves — Introducing Wall-Hanging and Hanging Decorations Using Origami and Construction Paper! Why not try making fall foliage for October and November? [Tsukuru-mon]

This decoration combines drawing paper and origami, featuring a soft look and striking, layered three-dimensionality.

You use a sheet of drawing paper with a lattice of cuts as the base, then layer maple leaf pieces on top.

By considering the base’s uneven surface as you add the pieces, you can effectively create depth and a realistic sense of dimension in the foliage.

It may also be important to choose a background color that highlights the maple leaf colors.

A rod and string are attached to the top of the base, making it easy to hang and display in a variety of locations.

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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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