Recommended November craft ideas for day service centers

Origami: cricket

[One sheet of origami] Easy! How to fold a 3D insect: “Cricket.” How to make a cricket with origami. It’s easy to make! [Bug]

The chirping of insects that echoes in autumn is a seasonal tradition.

There are many insects with beautiful calls, such as pine crickets, bell crickets, and field crickets, but this time let’s fold a three-dimensional cricket with origami.

It’s easy to make, so even older adults can enjoy crafting it.

Since it uses just a single sheet of origami paper, you don’t need extra materials or difficult techniques.

The finished piece is three-dimensional, so you can display it on a desk or put it on a wall.

It might also be fun to make them in various colors and sizes.

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Origami: Persimmon

[Autumn Origami] Easy and Cute Persimmon Folding Method / Decoration, Food, Fruit — Origami Persimmon

Seasonal pictures and decorations posted in kindergarten and elementary school hallways are now commonly seen in supermarkets and convenience stores, too—and of course in facilities and community centers where seniors gather.

So why not make autumn fruits and plants with origami? Unlike simply putting up drawings or posters, it adds a three-dimensional, festive touch.

There are plenty of tutorial videos that teach origami, so be sure to use them as a reference.

How about starting with a classic autumn persimmon? With orange and green paper, you’ll find it surprisingly easy to fold!

origami chestnut burr

[Craft Idea] Chestnut in its burr (November, autumn) (wall decoration) (senior recreation, occupational therapy OT, day service, childcare) (creative 3D craft) (origami) (origami DIY papercraft)

Let’s recreate chestnuts that bear fruit in the deepening autumn—complete with their spiky burrs—using origami.

Fold an origami sheet, cut it into thin strips, then cut those strips into triangles to make individual spikes and glue them onto a circular base.

Shape the spiked base by pressing down the center so it forms a shallow nest that can hold objects; that completes the burr.

For the chestnut itself, cover a crumpled ball of paper with two shades of brown origami paper.

Make firm wrinkles in the paper to create an uneven, three-dimensional texture—that’s the key to making it look realistic.

With fine cuts and paper-crumpling motions, it’s a craft where fingertip dexterity really matters, isn’t it?

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Pressed maple leaf bookmark

Since there’s nothing to do in winter, I tried making pressed-leaf bookmarks from free autumn leaves.

What I’d love for you to make this season—often called the “autumn for reading”—is a maple leaf bookmark.

You can easily craft it using leaves you find in a park or along a walking path.

First, lay a tissue on top of a notebook and arrange the maple leaves you picked up.

Place another tissue over them, close the notebook, and put a weight on top.

After letting it sit for about two days, arrange the leaves on the bookmark to decide the layout.

Finally, cover it with clear tape and trim off the excess, and you’re done.

Give this autumn-inspired project a try and enjoy the seasonal feel!

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Wreath of nuts and berries

Easy DIY Acorn Wreath: Designer Shares How to Make It

Let’s make a wreath brimming with autumn vibes, with tree nuts as the star.

Arrange pinecones, acorns, and other nuts evenly on a vine wreath base and glue them in place.

Once attached, fill the gaps with white or green moss, add a jute string for hanging, and you’re done.

A nut-only design is wonderfully autumnal on its own, but adding moss or berry accents brings in color and makes the wreath even more festive.

It’s easy—just line them up and stick them on—so gather everyone and enjoy creating unique, personalized wreaths!

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yuri

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