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[For Seniors] Fun Origami Ideas to Feel the Season in November

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November is the season when autumn deepens and we begin to feel winter approaching.

During this time, when the wind can feel chilly, let’s enjoy some warm indoor recreation.

This time, we’ll introduce origami with a November theme.

We’ve gathered pieces that evoke November, such as flowers at their peak and seasonal foods.

We hope older adults can feel the season while making origami.

Origami can be done while seated and requires only simple materials, so it’s easy to try.

Since it involves moving the fingers, it can also help stimulate the brain—so please try making these together with older adults.

[For Seniors] Try Making These in the Cold Season! November Origami (11–20)

dragonfly ornament

[Elderly Recreation] Dragonfly Decoration [Autumn Craft]

dragonfly ornament

When it comes to autumn scenery, many people probably imagine a scene at dusk with dragonflies darting about.

This activity shows you how to make dragonflies—an essential element of that autumn landscape—using disposable chopsticks and washi origami.

First, wrap hemp twine around a cut piece of chopstick to create the dragonfly’s body.

Next, attach coiled twine pieces as the eyes, and form a loop from origami paper; shape it and attach it in the position of the wings to complete the whole piece.

Choose your colors and shapes to bring out your own originality.

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3D grapes

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3D grapes

Let’s make one of autumn’s flavors—grapes—out of origami.

Use a compass or similar tool to cut out round shapes from origami paper.

After making several circles, apply glue and layer them.

The key is to fold each piece of origami paper in half, then attach each half to a different circular piece, one by one.

This creates a spherical shape out of origami.

Connect the spheres together, and they will look like a bunch of grapes.

Using origami paper with dots or patterns can add a cute accent.

Older adults may also enjoy feeling the season of autumn through this grape craft.

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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.

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Acorn origami

[Made with a single sheet of origami] Easy and cute acorn folding method ◇Origami Acorns, Autumn, Nuts◇

Acorn origami

Speaking of November, you can find lots of acorns on the ground when you go to parks and other places.

Many of us probably picked them up as children and played by making balancing toys or spinning tops.

Let’s incorporate those acorns as a motif for a November calendar.

Here we’re featuring acorns made with origami.

Because they’re flat, all you need to do is stick them onto the calendar’s design area.

Make them with origami in various colors and try expressing a vibrant autumn scene.

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Origami Owl

[Origami] How to fold an owl / How to make origami “owl.”

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!

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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!

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[For Seniors] Try Making These in the Cold Season! November Origami (21–30)

Ginkgo origami

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Ginkgo origami

November is a beautiful season when ginkgo leaves turn golden.

As the landscape’s colors calm down toward winter, the ginkgo’s golden hue catches the eye and makes you stop to admire it.

Ginkgo leaves are perfect as a calendar motif, too! You could depict an avenue of ginkgo trees like a tunnel, or cover the entire design area with ginkgo leaves.

Since ginkgo leaves can be made with origami, if you’re not confident in drawing, why not give that a try?

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