[Day Service] Craft Ideas for Seniors to Make in October

Cute cosmos

[Origami] How to make a cute cosmos flower

The flower name “cosmos” is written with the characters for autumn and cherry blossom (秋桜) because its petals resemble those of cherry blossoms.

This time, let’s make a cosmos flower with origami.

By folding a single sheet of paper finely to create each petal, you can nicely express the flower’s distinctive jagged notches.

Since a cosmos has eight petals, prepare eight sheets of origami.

Also, the yellow central disk of the flower, made by snipping fine cuts into the paper, turns out beautifully.

If it strikes you as somewhat similar to a chrysanthemum, that’s because cosmos is a member of the Asteraceae family and is also known by another name, “Ōshagiku” (literally, great spring wheel chrysanthemum).

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Here’s an idea: fold a sheet of origami paper in half, cut it, and when you unfold it you’ll have a cute maple leaf shape.

Make lots of them and turn them into a wall decoration.

It’s great to have everyone make the same shape and size, but it could also be fun for each person to create a leaf with its own unique character.

If you want them all to match, using a template is recommended—try cutting with a printed template or one you’ve made by cutting a shape out of thick paper.

A wall covered with colorful maple leaves is a spectacular sight and makes for a decoration that really captures the feeling of autumn.

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3D mobile decoration of a pumpkin ghost

Origami Halloween [Pumpkin Ghost/Jack] 3D mobile decoration tutorial ♪ ◇ Halloween decorations “jack-o’-lantern” easy origami tutorial

When it comes to fall events, Halloween is the first that comes to mind, and pumpkin-themed decorations are the classic choice.

Let’s make an essential Halloween jack-o’-lantern using origami.

Fold the origami paper, cut it into the shape of a jack-o’-lantern while it’s folded, then change the creases of each connected part and glue them together to finish.

It’s easy to understand if you insert a string when gluing so you can hang it, but since it has a three-dimensional finish, it might also be nice to leave off the string and use it as a standing decoration.

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Pumpkin container

[Halloween Craft] Pumpkin Candy Holder/Container/Box (Construction Paper) [Cute and Easy Craft] Jack-o'-Lantern

As a classic Halloween item, let’s make a pumpkin container that’s sure to be a hit! It will be perfect as a candy holder at your Halloween party.

Since it’s made by combining strips cut from construction paper, you won’t need any special materials or tools—anyone can try it easily.

For the handle, braiding jute twine or using chenille stems (pipe cleaners) would look lovely! You can also create ghosts instead of pumpkins, or combine different colors to add a personal touch.

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mushroom

[Wall Decorations] How to Make “Mushrooms 2” Wall Decorations! Easy with Free Templates! Autumn September October November Construction Paper Craft Wall Decor Papercraft Paper Craft

Let’s make mushroom wall decorations and enjoy the tastes of autumn with our eyes too! Cut mushroom shapes out of construction paper and combine the pieces to easily create mushrooms.

On the mushroom caps, try sticking on round stickers or circles cut from paper, or paint patterns with paints to make colorful, eye-catching mushrooms.

Of course, you can also match real mushrooms and create brownish ones to combine.

Arrange lots of mushrooms and build a full autumn scene!

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Just tear and stick! Autumn leaves wall decoration

[Easy Craft] Just Tear and Stick: Autumn Wall Decoration (Maple Leaves) [Dollar Store DIY] [Autumn Craft]

A maple-leaf wall decoration you can finish without using scissors is also recommended.

All you need are construction paper and origami paper.

Use the construction paper as the base, then glue torn pieces of origami paper onto it to create a foliage-like look.

You can recreate typical red autumn leaves, or use Japanese-patterned origami for a more traditional vibe—it sounds fun either way.

The color of the base construction paper will also change the overall mood.

If you want a calm, subdued impression, black seems like a good choice.

Adjust the look to match your preferences.

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dragonfly

[Autumn Origami] Easy☆How to Fold a Dragonfly [Origami] Simple Insect Origami

As if to celebrate the harvest, all kinds of insects appear in autumn, don’t they? Let’s make a dragonfly—one of the insects strongly associated with autumn—out of origami.

You can aim for a realistic dragonfly, or go for a cute, stylized version.

We’ll create parts like the body and wings and then assemble them; by changing the colors, you can end up with a vibrant dragonfly.

If you keep a rounded feel for the body parts and a thin, delicate look for the wings, you’ll achieve a more realistic effect.

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