Recommended Moon-Viewing Crafts for Seniors

Full Moon Rabbit

[Origami for Moon Viewing] Easy and cute full moon rabbit made with a single sheet of origami / Autumn origami decoration for September — Origami Full Moon Rabbit Folding

This is a craft project where you create the image of a rabbit emerging on a full moon using a single sheet of origami paper.

By cleverly folding to form both the moon and the rabbit at the same time, it also helps develop fine finger movements.

As you proceed while understanding which part you are folding, the enjoyment of seeing it gradually come together should increase.

Once you’ve made the round full moon and the rabbit shape, draw the rabbit’s facial expression to finish.

Since this is a craft that reproduces a set form, add originality through how you draw the expression.

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mochi-pounding rabbit

[Moon-Viewing Origami] How to Fold a Mochi-Pounding Rabbit (Origami no Jikan)

On the beautiful full moon night, there just might be a rabbit pounding mochi.

Let’s make a cute rabbit decoration inspired by that dreamy, delightful story.

You can craft the rabbit and the mortar and pestle used for mochi pounding out of origami, or, if you prefer, cut each shape from construction paper—both are great options.

Once you’ve made the shapes, assemble them and finish the piece by sticking them on a wall or mounting them on a large sheet of paper.

You could even make lots of rabbits to create a lively scene of mochi pounding on the moon.

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Moon viewing and pampas grass

[Craft Idea] Moon Viewing and Japanese Pampas Grass (with templates) (September, Autumn) (Wall Decorations) (Activities for Seniors/Daycare) (Early Childhood Education) (Origami) (Creative OT/Psychiatry)

This is a moon-viewing craft made with origami and tissues.

You’ll make six items: pampas grass, rice dumplings, a sanpō (offering stand), a rabbit, the moon, and clouds.

For the pampas grass, soften an edge of an origami sheet by rolling it, snip fine cuts along that edge, and wrap it around a bamboo skewer.

The rice dumplings are simply made by rolling tissues into balls.

Templates for the sanpō, rabbit, moon, and clouds are available for download—place them on origami paper, draw guide lines, and cut them out with scissors.

Arrange and paste each piece on the wall to complete your autumn wall decoration.

Let’s all enjoy the autumn scenery together.

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Moon-viewing rabbit made of clay

Moon-Viewing Rabbits Made with Clay [PADICO]

Here’s a simple rabbit craft idea using clay.

Wondering what kind of rabbit? Think of a snow rabbit.

You’ll need 25 g of white clay.

First, divide the clay into two parts.

Use the first part for the rabbit’s body; the second part is for the ears and tail, so a small amount is fine.

Roll the first portion into an egg shape.

To keep it from rolling, flatten the bottom slightly.

Divide the second portion into three pieces to make the ears and tail, then attach them to the body with glue.

Finally, add the eyes, and you’re done.

For an even nicer finish, make the ears with Japanese-patterned chiyogami and decorate them, and create a background by accordion-folding paper.

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Knit Ball Moon-Viewing Dango

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Cute, round tsukimi dango you can make with crochet.

Some seniors may enjoy sewing and needlework, so how about working on a little each day starting a bit before the moon-viewing festival? You can get all the yarn and tools at a 100-yen shop, so it won’t cost much.

Even if you’re new to crochet, feel free to give it a try.

Since these are made with yarn, once you make them you can reuse them every year—that’s a nice bonus.

You can also make a sanpō (offering tray) to go with them and enjoy a lovely autumn display.

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Handmade pampas grass

[Crafts / Making] [Autumn Crafts] Enjoy an Otsukimi mood with handmade pampas grass!

Here’s a craft idea featuring pampas grass, which is essential for autumn scenery and moon-viewing.

Make fine cuts into colored construction paper with scissors, roll it tightly from the edge, and secure it with tape to create the pampas grass.

If you want to display the pampas grass upright, try making a stand by wrapping green construction paper around a toilet paper roll and decorating the tube with pipe cleaners.

Since this craft involves using scissors and rolling, it’s also great for finger and hand coordination practice—perfect for autumn craft time.

If you make some dango as well, you’ll have a splendid moon-viewing decoration ready!

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Handmade pom-pom stamp moon-viewing dumplings

[Crafts / Making] [Autumn Craft] Handmade Pom-Pom Stamp Moon-Viewing Dango

How about making tsukimi dango by stamping dots onto black construction paper? First, glue a sanpo offering stand and a moon, both cut from construction paper, onto the black background.

For the dango, dip a sponge wrapped in cloth into white paint and stamp the dots onto the sanpo.

That’s all there is to it, so it can be finished quickly and also works well as an autumn wall decoration.

If you add pampas grass or rabbits made from origami or construction paper, it will look even more like a moon-viewing scene.

Try different variations and enjoy this autumn craft!

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