For Seniors: Easy Crafts Recommended for October
October brings cooler, more comfortable weather.
There are events like the Harvest Moon (Jūgoya), Sports Day, and Halloween.
As the phrase “autumn is for ____” suggests, the mild climate makes it easier to get out and do things, making us want to enjoy our favorite activities and try new challenges.
Let’s create autumn-themed crafts so that older adults can also feel the season!
In connection with the idea of “autumn is for ____,” it could be nice to spark lively conversations with older adults about what to enjoy in autumn.
Be sure to make use of this “October Crafts for Older Adults.”
They say “autumn is for reading” because, among the four seasons, autumn has the shortest daylight hours, and the longer nights are perfect for reading.
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[For Seniors] Easy! Recommended Crafts for October (51–60)
An owl spreading its large, leaf-like wings
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Let’s try making an owl using pinecones, acorn caps, leaves, googly-eye stickers, felt, and construction paper.
Glue an acorn cap to the pinecone base with the inside of the cap facing forward.
Attach small googly-eye stickers inside the cap.
Cut feet and a beak from felt or construction paper and glue them to the base.
To evoke outstretched wings, attach leaves on both sides—and it’s done.
The owl’s look will change depending on the color and shape of the wings, so find leaves you like and give it a try.
Pumpkins made of yarn
This is a yarn pumpkin craft that’s perfect for October Halloween decorations.
Wrap yarn round and round a toilet paper roll.
The wrapped yarn will become the pumpkin, so adjust the number of wraps to match the size of pumpkin you want to make.
The wrapping step also gives older adults a chance to move their fingers a lot.
Tie around the middle of the wrapped yarn with a single piece of yarn to form a round shape.
Attach a green pipe cleaner on top of the circular yarn to finish.
Make lots of them to use as parts for a garland or hanging decorations.
Mural for October
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.
Grapes made with tissue paper
Let’s make a big bunch of grapes using soft tissue paper! The steps are simple, so it should be a fun autumn craft activity for a day service.
First, stack sheets of tissue paper that have been cut in half and fold them in an accordion.
Cut the folded stack into two, staple the center, and carefully open it up.
Make several of these tissue paper pieces, then glue them together in the shape of grapes to complete the fruit.
You can also cut branches, tendrils, and leaves from construction paper to decorate—so charming! If you make it with a large group, you can even take on a bigger project like a wall display.
[For Seniors] Easy! Recommended Crafts for October (61–70)
3D mobile decoration of a pumpkin ghost
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.
Pumpkin container
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.
dragonfly
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.