[Autumn Crafts] Easy and Fun! Mushroom Craft Ideas

Mushroom chopstick rest

Origami chopstick rest ~ September mushroom ~ [How to ORIGAMI] mushroom

Make your mushroom-themed table even more festive! Here are some ideas for mushroom chopstick rests.

All you need is 9-cm square origami paper.

Fold the 9-cm squares into mushroom shapes and display them on the table as chopstick rests.

Just having handmade mushroom chopstick rests can make mealtime more fun! Since you’ll be using small 9-cm origami paper, it’s best to work together with a parent or teacher.

Until you get used to the folding steps, we recommend starting with 15-cm square origami paper.

shimeji mushrooms

Simple way to make shimeji (beech mushrooms)

Let’s make it by pasting origami together! Here’s an idea for shimeji mushrooms.

All you need to prepare is brown origami paper and scissors.

Enjoy the excitement as if you’re creating a tiny mushroom forest! Shimeji mushrooms are characterized by clusters of small caps, and by steadily layering and attaching pieces of brown origami, you can complete a whole cluster of shimeji.

It’s fun to recreate their mysterious shape! Now, let’s make a shimeji forest with origami.

Nameko (a type of Japanese mushroom, also called Pholiota nameko)

[Origami] How to Make a Nameko (Mushroom) – Origami

Let’s make a cute, glossy nameko mushroom! Here are some origami ideas to create a nameko.

You’ll need brown origami paper, a black pen, and a white pen.

Use the brown paper to form the nameko’s round, smooth shape.

Nameko are small mushrooms with a slippery, glossy feel that makes them adorable.

Use the black and white pens to draw the shiny parts and the face to make it even cuter.

Folding origami together with a parent, teacher, or friends is a great way to cooperate and have fun!

plump mushroom

[Origami] Mushroom – Make it with just one sheet of origami paper!

Creating three-dimensional mushrooms can be quite challenging, but flat ones are easy enough for children to make.

However, flat pieces can sometimes lack impact and presence.

That’s why I recommend these “Puffy Mushrooms.” They’re flat art, but they look as if they’re floating off the wall, adding a vibrant touch to your space.

Since the cap is a bit stiff, using a ruler to make firm creases will help you achieve a neat finish—please give it a try.

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matsutake (pine mushroom)

[Origami Instructions] Let’s fold a matsutake mushroom—an autumn delicacy—out of origami!

Let’s try making one with origami! Here’s an idea for a matsutake mushroom.

All you need is brown origami paper.

It’s a lovely activity that lets you play while learning about its features.

Matsutake mushrooms are known for their distinctive slender shape and their wonderfully fragrant cap.

In this idea, you’ll use brown paper to create the long, narrow stem and the rounded cap, capturing the iconic matsutake silhouette.

It’s simple yet true to the mushroom’s characteristics, so give it a try!