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

Halloween ghost

[Halloween Origami] Easy and Cute Ghost Folding / Origami Pumpkin Ghost — Origami Ghost

In October, we have Halloween, right? Some senior care facilities may also hold Halloween events.

So, let’s try making an October calendar decorated with origami Halloween ghosts.

We’ll fold origami to make ghosts.

And when it comes to Halloween, pumpkins are also an important item.

With a single sheet of origami paper, we’ll fold a ghost holding a pumpkin.

If you use orange origami paper, you can make a pumpkin Jack-o’-lantern.

The orange side becomes the pumpkin, and the white side completes the ghost.

For seniors who may not be familiar with Halloween, try making the calendar while sharing some fun Halloween trivia.

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Matsutake mushroom origami

[Origami] How to Fold Autumn Delicacy “Matsutake Mushroom”

Speaking of November, it’s the season when matsutake mushrooms are especially delicious.

Matsutake are said to be in season from September to November.

This time, I’ll introduce how to make a matsutake out of origami.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper, fold it into a triangle twice, and make diagonal creases as you go.

Finally, shape the cap of the matsutake, and you’re done.

The key is to make firm creases and fold so the shape stays even.

It would also be lovely to draw mountains and autumn delicacies on a calendar and paste on your origami matsutake.

You might enjoy changing the color of the origami to create your own original matsutake for a November calendar.

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Persimmon: pen drawing and colored pencils

[Persimmons] How to draw with pen and colored pencils in 7 minutes!

Persimmons are sold in supermarkets and are a seasonal fruit that taste great in November.

Here’s a simple, fun persimmon illustration that fits perfectly on a November calendar.

Let’s draw a persimmon with a ballpoint pen.

Create the shape to your liking—round or slightly square.

After drawing the shape, add the calyx and start coloring.

By layering colors like orange and yellow, you can create a three-dimensional, glossy persimmon.

There are several varieties of persimmons, so talking about which type you’re drawing as you go can make the conversation even more engaging.

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Persimmon Origami

[Origami] How to Make a Persimmon with a Focus on the Calyx

November is when persimmons are most widely in season.

When persimmons start lining the shelves at supermarkets, many people feel the transition from autumn to winter.

So how about using persimmons as the motif for a November calendar? Painting them with paints or expressing them with torn-paper collage would be lovely.

If you want a bit of three-dimensionality, you could make them with origami.

Here’s an idea that uses two sheets of origami paper to create the fruit and the calyx, then glue them together.

The steps are simple, so feel free to use this as a reference.

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Roasted sweet potatoes and sweet potatoes

[Origami] Baked Sweet Potato / Sweet Potato * How to fold an origami sweet potato.

Here are some ideas for a “Roasted Sweet Potato and Sweet Potato” craft that captures the joy of autumn flavors.

Make a sweet potato with purple origami, and insert yellow origami inside to create the look of a freshly split roasted sweet potato.

By getting creative with how you show the cross-section, you can spark the imagination, and the hands-on work also helps with fine motor skills.

You can add autumn touches, like a backdrop of colorful leaves, for extra seasonal charm.

It’s a warm, cozy calendar craft that’s fun to make, lovely to display, and looks delicious.

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Bagworm Origami

[Origami Autumn] How to Fold a Bagworm (Mino-mushi) / How to Make an Origami Bagworm Moth

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.

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Autumn fruits

[Newspaper Collage] I tried making autumn fruits. [newspaper-collage art]

Let’s introduce a fall craft: making persimmons using newspaper, whose unique texture and tones are just right for the season.

Tear the colored sections and arrange them to form the shape of a persimmon.

Glue the pieces onto paper to build the persimmon shape.

Tear thin, long strips for the stem as well.

To add a bit of dimension, crumple some pieces before gluing or layer them; this creates movement and results in a delicious-looking, autumnal persimmon.

Deciding on the size and shape of the fruit you want to make beforehand can help you visualize it better and make the process easier.

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