[For Seniors] Day-service activities also recommended! Craft ideas for November

Origami acorn

How to fold an origami acorn.

Let’s make a cute acorn-themed mascot by combining pieces of origami.

As you fold, be mindful of overlapping the layers to create a rounded shape, which will give it a charming three-dimensional look.

Another key point is to achieve a beautiful sense of unity by layering different-colored origami partway through the folding process so that you form the acorn’s cap at the same time.

Once the whole acorn is complete, add patterns and details.

You can go for realistic patterns with lines and gloss, or create a mascot-like design with facial expressions—finish it in your own style.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

kappamaki

Report a problem

Origami Fallen Leaves

[Origami] The easiest-to-understand way to fold a fallen leaf ☆ with folding diagram | origami Leaf

Speaking of autumn, it’s the season when the leaves on the trees turn brilliant colors, and even the scenery after they fall is beautiful, isn’t it? Let’s recreate those beautifully colored leaves with origami.

Fold the paper into a triangle, then add creases to suggest the leaf veins.

The key is to fold along the line that will become the center of the leaf and make the creases there.

Finally, shape it to give it a gentle roundness, trim the edges, and open it up to reveal your finished leaf.

Make leaves in a variety of colors to capture the full feeling of autumn foliage.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

kappamaki

Report a problem

Matsutake mushroom origami

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

Let’s recreate the matsutake mushroom—an iconic flavor of Japan’s autumn—using origami.

A key point is to use both sides of the paper to clearly show the color difference between the cap and the stem, while shaping the overall form with a gentle roundness.

Once the piece is neatly folded, it’s also a good idea to draw patterns to make it look even more like a matsutake.

Try imagining a seasonal scene where matsutake are arranged—such as a circular layout inspired by a woven basket—so the mushrooms feel naturally grouped and evocative of the season.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

kappamaki

Report a problem

ukie

Just place the paper! Embossed patterns: leaf rubbing

At this time of year, if you go to a park and the like, you’ll find lots of fallen leaves of many kinds.

Here’s a craft that uses those leaves to create a raised-looking pattern.

Place thin paper like washi over a leaf and rub it with a crayon—like magic, the leaf’s pattern appears beautifully.

Try different leaves and colors to make a wonderful illustration.

Making grapes with construction paper

[Nursery/Kindergarten] How to Make Grape Decorations! Rolling Them Up Is Fun! [Autumn Craft] #shorts

Here’s an idea for making paper grapes that’s perfect for decorating the walls of senior care facilities.

They’re very easy to make! Cut construction paper into long, thin strips, curl them up using a pen, and glue them onto a piece of cardboard cut into a triangle.

Make the grape stem and leaves from construction paper in the same way and attach them to create realistic-looking grapes.

Also, instead of using a single color of paper, try mixing colors like blue, light blue, purple, and lavender to give the grapes a more realistic appearance.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

miyabi

Report a problem