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

Autumn Foliage Mobile

[Autumn Craft] Easy ♪ How to Make a Fall Foliage Mobile [Ashitaba Channel]

With the arrival of autumn, how about enjoying a handmade fall foliage mobile? Simply cut origami paper into maple leaves and string them together! You can also subtly combine three or four origami leaves to make a 3D effect.

Plus, adding Halloween motifs could make it perfect for Halloween events, too! By experiencing the sense of accomplishment that comes with making things by hand, we hope older adults can discover their own potential.

Seasonal crafts can also be a great opportunity to recall rich emotions.

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Ginkgo wall decoration

Introducing how to make ginkgo wall decorations out of paper! Perfect for October–November autumn decor! You can make them with origami and construction paper [Tsukuru-mon]

How about a wall decoration featuring ginkgo leaves that evokes the spirit of autumn? Try expressing the rich colors of the season! We’ll lay out ginkgo leaves made by cutting origami paper as the main elements.

Combining leaves of various sizes adds movement to the composition.

You can also create a poetic atmosphere by adding tree branches or a moon.

This craft lets older adults enjoy the seasonal feeling, so it’s also recommended for day-service recreational activities.

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Simple! Cute apple

[Autumn Origami] Easy and Cute Apple Decoration / Food Fruit Origami Craft – Origami Apple

Here’s how to make cute apples that are perfect as autumn objets! You can make them with just a toilet paper roll and origami, so it’s also great for fall craft activities at day service centers.

First, cut the toilet paper roll in half and make slits at the top and bottom.

At this point, make finer slits at the bottom, and fold the slits at the top inward.

Next, crumple a sheet of origami paper and then open it back up, and wrap it around the roll with the inward-folded side facing down.

Shape it into a round form, and finish by inserting a branch and leaf made from origami.

Done! Try it in your favorite colors like red, yellow, or yellow-green.

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Maple Lantern

Now, let’s light up the long autumn nights. Momiji Lanterns.

How about making a lantern with a maple-leaf pattern to illuminate the clear, beautiful autumn night sky? First, cut off the top and bottom of a milk carton, open it up, and remove the centers of all four panels.

Next, cover the cutout sections with washi paper.

Then, paste on origami cut into maple-leaf shapes, reassemble the milk carton, and the lantern’s body is complete! Finally, place a small light inside, and the washi will create a soft, warm glow.

Try dimming the lights a little and enjoy this gentle light alongside the moonlight on a long autumn night.

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Tissue-paper hedgehog

Hedgehog wall decoration made with tissue paper – great for pretend barbershop play too. Perfect for autumn crafts (art projects) for toddlers, elementary school kids, after-school programs, and senior recreation.

This is a cute hedgehog craft made with tissue paper! Stack several sheets of tissue paper, fold them in an accordion, tie the center with a pipe cleaner or string, then make fine cuts at both ends and fluff it out.

Next, cut construction paper into a hedgehog shape, glue on the tissue paper, add a round sticker for the eye, and you’re done! Try changing the color combinations of the tissue paper or making different sizes, too.

If you want to use it as a wall decoration, creating mushrooms and fallen leaves from origami to display together will enhance the autumn atmosphere even more.

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Acorn beanbags

Let’s gather acorns and try making handmade beanbags♪

October is perfect for outings.

If you pick up acorns at a park or campsite, try making beanbags! Beanbags are also familiar to many older adults, so they may be useful for reminiscence therapy as well.

Prepare a rectangular piece of fabric with a pattern you like, sew a running stitch along the long edge, and instead of tying off, trim the excess thread.

Next, fold the fabric in half, sew the edge closed, and tie it off.

On the side where you didn’t tie off earlier, pull the thread to gather the fabric, wrap it around, and tie it off.

Turn the fabric right side out, fill it with acorns, then sew a running stitch around the opening, pull the thread to gather it, and you’re done! It’s also perfect for fine motor training for older adults, so why not give it a try?

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Pumpkin made from newspaper

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Let’s make a newspaper pumpkin that’s perfect for Halloween decorations! Fold a sheet of newspaper in quarters, then cut it into a half-pumpkin shape with the folds at the center.

When you unfold the cut piece, it will form a full pumpkin shape.

Make several of these and glue them together.

When gluing, the key is to apply glue only to the top and bottom of the pumpkin, not all over.

After you’ve attached all the pieces, fan them out to create a 3D effect.

Finally, add a stem and leaves made from leftover newspaper or construction paper, and you’re done! You can also use orange paper instead of newspaper for a different look.

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