[Theme: Persimmons] Recommended for seniors! Simple and fun autumn craft ideas

Persimmon trinket box

Origami [Persimmon]

How about making a small persimmon-shaped container using origami? First, prepare green and orange origami paper.

Try to choose shades that resemble a real persimmon as closely as possible.

Then layer them and start folding.

A key point is to make it without using glue or scissors.

You’ll be amazed, thinking, “I can’t believe you can create something this impressive just by folding.” The finished container has a lid that closes, so it’s very practical.

Try putting snacks or other small items inside.

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Persimmons and maple leaves

[Craft Idea] Persimmons and Maple Leaves (November, Autumn) (Wall Decoration) (Activities for Seniors, Day Service, Occupational Therapy OT, Childcare) (3D Origami) (DIY Origami) (Original/Creative)

When we see persimmons and maple leaves, we can really feel that autumn is just around the corner, can’t we? Even seniors who find it hard to go outside can fully enjoy autumn indoors by decorating their walls with persimmon and maple-leaf crafts.

This time, we’ll introduce crafts featuring persimmons and maple leaves.

All you need are simple items you likely have at home—origami paper, templates, glue, scissors, and so on.

The key is to fold the persimmons and maple leaves in a way that gives them a three-dimensional look.

Doing so will make the result more realistic.

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Persimmon Papercraft

How to make a “persimmon” wall decoration! Easy with free templates! Autumn – September, October, November. Persimmon, construction paper craft, wall decoration, papercraft, paper craft.

If you want to create a three-dimensional persimmon wall art, papercraft is highly recommended.

Picture a cute persimmon silhouette and give it a try.

Just cut construction paper into a persimmon shape and attach the calyx and other parts.

The key is to add highlights—this will make your persimmon look realistic.

Display it in your room or entrance to instantly feel the arrival of autumn.

If you love persimmons, just seeing the piece might make you feel hungry.

It’s also great for seniors who aren’t confident with crafts, since it’s simply a cut-and-paste activity that’s easy to try.

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Persimmon made with accordion folding

[Kindergarten/Daycare] Looks real? October autumn flavors! Bright red persimmon craft

Many people feel the arrival of autumn when they see persimmons, don’t they? This time, we’re introducing a persimmon craft made with an accordion fold that’s perfect for the autumn season.

All you need is origami paper, a calyx (leaf top), double-sided tape, yarn, and glue.

Even if you’re not good at crafts, once you master the accordion fold, you can make it easily.

The accordion fold is a method where you alternate mountain and valley folds three times.

Simply attach the pieces of origami folded in this way, and you’ll have a realistic persimmon.

Incorporate it into your room decor and enjoy the full autumn atmosphere.

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Origami ‘Persimmon’

With just one sheet of origami! How to fold a persimmon (origami persimmon)

When it comes to familiar autumn flavors that ripen in the garden, persimmons come to mind! How about folding a persimmon using double-sided origami paper? It’s great for dexterity training, so it’s also recommended as an autumn recreation activity for seniors.

We’ll use double-sided paper that has light green and orange on one sheet, but if you don’t have it, you can substitute by gluing together two sheets of origami paper in different colors.

Seniors who played with origami in the past might enjoy it while reminiscing about old times.

Making lots of them to decorate the walls would look lovely, too!

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Autumn wall decoration

[Senior Recreation] Apple Tree, Persimmon Tree [Autumn Craft] Apple tree and persimmon tree

These are autumn treats—“persimmons” and “apples”—made using milk cartons and tissue paper.

Open up an empty milk carton and cut off the bottom and spout.

Next, take the remaining rectangular piece, turn it lengthwise, and cut it into 1 cm-wide strips.

Connect two strips to make a ring, then attach orange tissue paper for a persimmon or red tissue paper for an apple to form the fruit.

Use brown tissue paper for the stem and green tissue paper for the leaf, and glue them on to finish.

Adding a bit of white tissue paper for shine makes them look even more appetizing.

If you make a tree from construction paper and paste the persimmons and apples onto poster paper, you’ll have a fall-themed wall decoration ready to display!

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Autumn Postcard

[Explanation] Autumn Etegami 'Persimmon' (September, October, November): A beginner-friendly guide to drawing simple, realistic fruit

Thanks to connections through haiku and tanka, I often receive illustrated postcards from elderly people.

At first glance they all look similar, but each has its own character, and it always reminds me that individuality shows up in places we ourselves don’t notice.

So, why not try making autumn-themed illustrated postcards that would delight anyone who receives them? There’s even a phrase “heta-uma” (charmingly clumsy), so beginners are absolutely fine! Even mistakes can become part of your individuality.

Autumn offers plenty of subjects for postcard art—persimmons, chestnuts, grapes, and maple leaves.

Start by drawing them in extreme close-up! Keep the words you add to the postcard short.