[For Seniors] Autumn Origami to Enjoy in October

Witch and Wizard

Here are some “witch and wizard” ideas to boost the autumn Halloween mood.

Use black and purple origami to make hats and capes, and add a pointed hat and broom to instantly elevate the Halloween atmosphere.

The simple shapes make it easy for seniors to try, and the contrasting colors create a striking look.

While keeping space for the date, you can express a cute yet mysterious world—perfect for a calendar craft when you want to enjoy seasonal flair and a playful touch.

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Paper cutouts of osmanthus flowers

[Origami] Osmanthus/Flower Kirigami (55) 🌸 fragrant olive

Kinmokusei (fragrant orange osmanthus) is a plant that blooms with orange flowers in autumn and is known as one of Japan’s three great fragrant trees—its scent is very popular.

This project shows how to create a pattern resembling a chain of tiny kinmokusei flowers by cutting folded origami.

Fold the origami into a triangle, mark flower shapes on it, then cut along the marks and unfold to reveal a connected row of kinmokusei.

Since it can look flat on its own, it’s also recommended to layer the pieces, glue them onto a backing sheet, or add decorations like stickers to give it a more three-dimensional look.

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Gerbera

[Origami] Gerbera

The gerbera, with its striking layers of slender petals, is a plant that blooms beautifully in spring and autumn.

Let’s recreate that layered gerbera flower with origami.

The overlaps created by fine folds are the most important element; by focusing on this part, you can express the flower’s spread and a soft three-dimensional feel.

Since you’ll use both the front and back as petals, it’s also important to choose origami paper that’s the same color on both sides.

The detailed steps contribute to the beauty of the finished piece, so pay close attention to the movements of your fingertips.

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Cosmos flower wreath

Cosmos Wreath / Flower Papercutting 72

Cosmos, a representative flower of autumn—why not brighten up your room with a wreath of origami flowers? Fold a single sheet of paper into eighths, then cut it into a petal shape as if making a paper cutout; when you unfold it, you’ll have a cosmos with eight petals.

There are no intricate folding steps to create petal details, so it’s beginner-friendly.

Use several colors of paper—pink, orange, yellow, white, red—to add vibrancy.

It’s even better if you use origami of different sizes to make flowers both large and small.

Grapes × Cosmos

“Grapes × Cosmos” September wall display with framed decorations

It’s a decoration that strongly evokes the autumn atmosphere, with grapes inside a basket and cosmos flowers arranged around them.

For the grape cluster, use a sheet of construction paper cut into the shape of grapes as the base, and attach accordion-folded circles to represent the berries.

For the cosmos flowers, layer two petal pieces and attach a yellow piece in the center to complete the flower shape.

Next, create the basket weave by alternating strips of long, narrow brown origami paper, wrap it around the grapes, and place the cosmos around the outside to finish.

Each part involves detailed steps, so it’s a craft that tests concentration and fine motor skills.

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plump grapes

Introducing an easy way to make plump grapes out of origami! Perfect for autumn decorations in September and October. Great for wall displays too! [Tsukuru Mon]

We’ll use a circular piece of origami with a raised center to represent a grape, and arrange several of these to form the cluster.

The key to creating depth is the creases that radiate from the center, so be sure to fold those firmly.

Make a single cut along one of the creases, then fold it over twice more from that cut to close the gap and glue it down—this completes one grape.

Next, attach the grape pieces to a triangular base, and finish by adding the stem and leaves to complete the bunch.

Pay attention to how you layer the leaves to enhance the overall three-dimensional effect.

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Decorations of cosmos flowers and red dragonflies

[Origami, Construction Paper, Paper Tape] Cosmos and Red Dragonfly Decorations (with audio commentary) — Handmade Paper Cosmos and Dragonfly

These decorations of cosmos flowers and red dragonflies are perfect for wall displays.

They’re made using strips of origami paper.

You can also use construction paper or paper tape.

Place four strips of paper in a radial pattern, stacking them and gluing them together at the center.

Then fold all the ends toward the center and glue each one down.

That’s all it takes to easily create cosmos with softly curved petals.

For the yellow center, use plastic twine and make it as you would a pom-pom.

Make the dragonflies with two colors of construction paper cut into strips, using the same method.

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