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October origami kids will love! Easy ideas from Halloween to autumn flavors

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October is here, and the excitement of autumn is in the air! How about enjoying some origami that’s perfect for this season? With designs inspired by autumn favorites like black cats, jack-o’-lanterns, chestnuts, and sweet potatoes, you can have fun creating while feeling the season with your kids.

The steps aren’t too difficult, so even elementary school children can give them a try with ease.

Your finished pieces can be used to decorate for Halloween or embellish cards! Take this opportunity to enjoy some delightful time with autumn-themed origami!

October Origami Kids Will Love! Easy Ideas from Halloween to Autumn Delicacies (1–10)

Jack-o’-lantern

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Jack-o'-lantern

Let’s make a Jack-o’-lantern out of origami—perfect for Halloween decorations! The folding method is simple, so it’s great for elementary school kids to make, too.

The key is drawing the jack-o’-lantern’s face however you like at the end! You can freely customize it by changing the size of the origami paper or decorating it with various pens.

A smaller origami Jack-o’-lantern would also make a lovely message card to accompany Halloween treats.

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Dracula

[1 Sheet Origami] Easy! Cute 'Dracula (Vampire)' Origami for Halloween Decorations | How to make a vampire with origami. [Halloween]

Dracula

Dracula usually has a creepy, scary image, but why not try making a cute version with origami? There aren’t many complicated folds, but the key is to make sharp, precise creases as you go! Finish by drawing Dracula’s facial expression.

Depending on the face you draw, you can make it cute or, on the contrary, give it a scary look—there are lots of ways to customize it! If you have time, adding a cape or a top hat will boost the Halloween vibes even more.

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squirrel

[Origami] Easy and Cute Squirrel Craft ♡ [How to Make]

squirrel

Squirrels are so cute with their fluffy tails and cheeks stuffed with acorns.

How about making this autumn favorite out of origami? Even with simple folds, a few clever touches will give you an adorable-looking squirrel! The tail is expressed by making a cut with scissors and folding it so that it sticks out to the side.

To finish, add the squirrel’s facial features and body patterns with colored pencils or pens.

You could also make a separate acorn and have the squirrel hold it for an extra-cute touch.

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October Origami Kids Will Love! Easy Ideas from Halloween to Autumn Delicacies (11–20)

black cat

Simple! Halloween Black Cat | Origami Cat Folding Method | Origami Cat

black cat

Let’s make a black cat using two sheets of black origami paper! It’s a perfect autumn craft for Halloween decorations or to add to cards.

Both the head and body of the black cat have hardly any difficult steps, so it’s great for elementary school kids’ fall activities and recreation.

Fold the head and body parts separately with origami and then combine them.

Of course, it’s also fine to make just the head part.

You can use round stickers for the eyes and draw the nose, mouth, and whiskers to make it cute.

And if you’re adding it to a wall display or a card, it would look lovely arranged together with other Halloween motifs.

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Apple

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Apple

There are many fruits that are in season in autumn.

Among them, if we’re talking about a fruit popular with all age groups, wouldn’t it be apples? When you cut the peel into a bunny shape, it looks really cute.

Apples are also easy to make with origami, so give it a try.

Fold it into a large triangle, then just keep folding the corners inward to make it round—that’s all there is to it, so even kids can do it easily.

The key to making it cute is to make a small cut with scissors after folding to create the apple’s indentation.

Make a leaf and a stem with another sheet of origami and stick them on!

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pumpkin

Origami Pumpkin / How to fold an origami pumpkin

pumpkin

When it comes to autumn vegetables, many people probably think of pumpkin first.

Here, we’ll show you how to fold an origami pumpkin.

You’ll need one sheet of green origami paper.

First, fold the paper into a square base.

Fold one open edge along the center line.

Fold the top edge down to the center as well.

Fold the folded section over to the opposite side along the center, and fold the other layer that appears in the same way.

Next, turn it over and fold the bottom open corner up to just before the center.

Fold the top corner down by about the same amount, then fold the tip back.

Finally, make small folds on the two side corners, and you’re done! For Halloween, it’s also cute to make it with orange origami paper for decoration, so give it a try.

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cricket

[How to Fold Origami] Let’s Make a Cricket that Chirps in Autumn Using Origami

cricket

Speaking of autumn insects, the most typical ones are bell crickets and field crickets.

This time, we’re introducing how to fold an origami cricket.

The steps are the same as the grasshopper up to a certain point.

Since the tail and head end up shorter than a grasshopper’s, be sure to fold them firmly inward as you go.

The folding itself is simple, so even young children can try it.

In that case, have an adult demonstrate and fold together slowly, step by step.

Once finished, add cute eye stickers or draw the eyes with a pen to complete it.

It can stand on its own, so displaying it in your room will bring a touch of autumn.

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