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[Childcare] Things to make in October! Easy origami ideas

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October is a month full of events like sports days and Halloween.

It’s also a great time to play outside and pick up acorns and fallen leaves while out on a walk.

In this article, we introduce origami ideas recommended for October.

We’ve gathered ideas you can use for Halloween decorations and autumn wall displays, such as ghosts, pumpkins, acorns, and ginkgo leaves.

Each idea features simple folds that kids can try, so give them a go if you like.

We also recommend stringing your creations together to make an autumn garland or hanging decoration.

[Childcare] Want to make in October! Simple Origami Ideas (31–40)

Easy and cute way to fold an apple (origami)

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Easy and cute way to fold an apple (origami)

Let’s make a fall favorite—an apple—using two sheets of origami paper.

Use one sheet for the fruit and the other for the stem.

Fold the paper for the fruit in half twice to make a small square, then open it back up once the creases are set.

Fold the top edge down to meet the horizontal center crease, and fold the bottom left and right corners in toward the center of the paper.

Fold both top corners into small triangles, then tuck in the left, right, and bottom corners to round the overall shape.

Cut a slit at the top center, then open the cut section to the left and right and fold them down.

The fruit is complete.

Next, use a small piece of origami paper to make the stem.

Fold the paper in half by matching the top and bottom edges, then start at the bottom right corner and fold diagonally, rolling it into a narrow strip.

Secure it with glue so it doesn’t come undone, and the stem is finished.

Attach it into the slit you made, and your cute apple is ready!

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How to fold realistic autumn leaves

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How to fold realistic autumn leaves

Let’s make a realistic maple leaf using a single sheet of origami.

Fold the paper into a triangle twice, squash the pocketed section into a square, then add creases and squash it into a diamond.

Up to this point, it’s the same process as making a crane.

With the side where the corners are not split at the top, fold down the top layer on the front, then flip the paper top-to-bottom and turn it over.

Crease the two-pronged corner, open it up, and squash this part into a small diamond.

Make a cut in the bottom corner to split it into two prongs as well, squash it into a diamond the same way, then fold the tips to create small leaves.

Turn the paper over, fold the left and right corners of the remaining section inward, and make a step fold on the bottom corner.

Finally, fold the left and right corners once more, and you’re done.

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One sheet of origami! Cute mushroom

[Origami] Mushroom – Make it with just one sheet of origami paper!

One sheet of origami! Cute mushroom

First, fold the origami paper in half into a square twice, then fold both corners toward the center to make triangles.

Flip it over, fold the unfolded section up toward the middle, and flip it over again.

Fold both sides toward the center crease, then fold the top corner down and open it to make a crease.

Using this crease as a guide, fold upward in stepped layers, then fold the corners of the folded-up section and open them.

Finally, fold each corner to round the shape, draw mushroom patterns as you like, and you’re done! Make lots of them and enjoy them as an autumn display!

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Cute autumn-leaf origami

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Here’s an idea for a maple leaf made by combining parts.

If you use 7.5 cm origami paper, you’ll get a nicely sized leaf.

First, fold the paper into a triangle to make a crease, then open it.

Place the paper so the crease runs horizontally, and fold the left edge in to meet the crease.

Next, fold the right corner toward the center and tuck it underneath the section you just folded.

With the isosceles triangle positioned upside down, fold the top edge from both sides to align with the center line.

Open the small triangles on the left and right into diamond shapes, and one part is complete.

Make five identical parts, stack and glue them together, then roll another piece of origami to make the stem and attach it.

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Perfect for Halloween! Black Cat Origami

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After folding the paper into a square using the zabuton fold, lift two of the corners gathered at the center to make the cat’s ears.

Fold the corners sticking out from the base of the ears inward, then tuck in the remaining corners to shape the face.

Flip the paper over, and your cute cat is complete! Draw the face and whiskers to finish it off.

The vibe changes depending on the color of the paper, so try making it in your favorite color.

If you pop a witch’s hat on it, it might feel even more Halloween-y!

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Origami Halloween wrapping

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Let’s make a candy-shaped wrapping box that can hold a small gift.

First, crease the origami paper finely, then roll it into a tube and twist one end to shape it like a candy.

Make two identical pieces and overlap the tube sections to complete the wrapping box.

It may seem difficult, but as long as you carefully do the creasing steps, it comes together in no time—give it a try! If you use Halloween-colored origami and draw a ghost face, you’ll have a box perfect for Halloween.

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Origami Squirrel Arrangement

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Fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold both side corners diagonally upward toward the center to make a cup shape.

Flip the origami so top and bottom are reversed, and fold the corners you just made diagonally upward to form the squirrel’s ears, then turn the paper over.

Fold up a small portion of the top layer at the bottom corner, then roll-fold it further to create the white belly.

Cut into the remaining single layer and shape it into the tail.

Draw the face with a pen and add patterns on the body to finish.

Making some acorns to display alongside it will help create an even more autumnal feel.

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Cute mushrooms on the wall, too.

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Fold the origami paper in half into a square twice to make creases, then open it.

Fold the top left and right corners in to meet at the center.

Turn the paper over, fold the bottom edge up to match the horizontal crease, then turn it over again and fold the left and right sides in along the vertical creases.

Fold the top triangular part downward, then use that crease to make a pleat fold.

Squash the pleated sections from both sides into triangles to form the mushroom’s cap and stem.

Finally, tuck the remaining corners inward to round out the shape, and you’re done.

Drawing a face on it makes it even cuter.

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Grapes made with origami

Open the origami after folding it into a triangle, and place it so the crease runs horizontally.

Fold the two left edges in to meet the crease, then fold the right corner toward the center.

If the origami forms an isosceles triangle, the base for the grapes is complete.

Apply double-sided tape to the front and attach crumpled tissue paper to represent the grape berries.

Finally, glue on a stem made from construction paper to finish.

Using several shades of the same color for the tissue paper gives a vibrant look.

Switch to green to make muscat grapes.

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Chestnut made with origami

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After folding the origami paper into a triangle twice to crease it, open it up and fold the top corner down to the center.

Turn the paper over, fold the bottom corner up to the center, then make another valley fold.

Turn the paper over again, and fold the top edges inward from both sides so they meet along the vertical crease.

Fold up the sections sticking out from both sides of the triangle, tuck the left and right corners inward, and shape it into a chestnut to finish.

Draw patterns on the white part of the origami and use it as a piece for wall decorations or as a little accent in your crafts.

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