Autumn leaves in Japan are popular not only among Japanese people but also among visitors from overseas.
Their rich shades of red, orange, and yellow soothe the hearts of those who see them.
November is the season when these autumn colors are at their best.
In a craft recreation activity at a senior care facility, why not make a handmade calendar featuring motifs of autumn leaves and seasonal delicacies? Even those who find it difficult to go out can enjoy the arrival of autumn indoors.
We’ll introduce ideas for decorating with origami creations and torn-paper collage, as well as art using pastels and brush pens.
Enjoy a fun crafting time with these creatively designed ideas.
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[For Seniors] Making a November Calendar: Introducing Perfect Motifs (1–10)
Fallen leaf origami
Here’s an idea for “fallen leaf origami” that lets you feel the deepening of autumn.
Accordion-fold red, brown, yellow, and other colored origami papers, then shape them into leaves to add a three-dimensional look.
Tearing the edges or intentionally missing small sections creates a natural, realistic texture.
Use several finished leaves to decorate a calendar, and the result will have a warm, autumnal feel—like fallen leaves piled on the ground.
The activity also promotes finger dexterity, making it perfect for crafts with older adults.
Persimmon Paper-Collage Calendar
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Here’s an idea for a “persimmon torn-paper art” project that expresses the fruit by tearing orange and red paper into small pieces.
Add leaves and branches to create a natural look, and use it as a calendar decoration to evoke the richness of the autumn season.
Torn-paper art, which involves using the hands and fingers, is effective for finger dexterity and stimulating cognitive function in older adults, and it also helps cultivate concentration.
As a calendar decoration, it enhances the seasonal atmosphere and creates a warm, soothing space.
It’s a recommended craft that can be enjoyed at a relaxed pace.
Stamping with Osmanthus leaves
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We’re excited to share a perfectly seasonal idea for when the air is filled with the fragrance of sweet osmanthus: “Stamping with Osmanthus Leaves.” Besides brushing paint onto the leaves and pressing them onto drawing paper, you can add steps like painting colors onto the leaf stamps with a brush to create a more original piece.
Use these as calendar decorations for a warm, seasonal design.
The actions of pressing and painting also help improve fingertip warmth and concentration, making this an autumn craft that older adults can enjoy comfortably and without strain.
Origami Owl
It would be lovely to attach an origami owl—appearing on cool, quiet autumn nights—to your November calendar.
For the owl’s wings, using stickers or colored pens to draw in the details will add a sense of depth.
You might also set a nighttime background and draw stars and the moon before adding the owl illustration.
We recommend making the owl with brown or orange origami paper.
Give it a try and create a beautiful November calendar!
origami maple leaf
Here’s an idea for making “fallen leaf origami” from a single sheet of paper.
By changing the size of the paper, you can create leaves in various sizes, giving a natural sense of depth and dimension.
Use colors like red, brown, and yellow, and layer multiple leaves to enhance the three-dimensional look and make them appear more realistic.
If you cover an entire calendar page with them, a vivid autumn scene will unfold, gently brightening your room.
It’s also good exercise for the fingers, making it an enjoyable project for older adults.
Give it a try!
Pastel Art: Bagworm
November is an important time for bagworms as they prepare to overwinter.
Here, we’ll introduce gentle-colored bagworms created with pastel art.
Let’s make and cut out shapes of a bagworm and leaves.
On the base paper, use pastels in the color you want for the background and fill it in.
It’s also nice to use one or two colors of your choice.
Next, place the bagworm-shaped stencil you cut out onto the paper and add color to create the bagworm.
Deciding where to place and color the bagworm is part of the fun.
Once that’s done, add color to draw leaves around it, and you’re finished.
Bagworm Origami
Let us introduce an autumn-themed “bagworm origami.” Use brown, orange, and yellow origami paper to make three parts and assemble them.
Patterned paper also creates a unique and cute finish.
The fine folds help promote finger dexterity and concentration.
Stick round stickers on at the end to make eyes, and you’ll have a bagworm with a rich expression.
Display several in a row to add a warm autumn accent to a calendar.
It’s a craft that lets you feel the season indoors.