October origami kids will love! Easy ideas from Halloween to autumn flavors
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!
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October Origami Kids Will Love! Easy Ideas from Halloween to Autumn Delicacies (31–40)
Three-tier pumpkin
If you want to create an eye-catching piece, we recommend this three-tiered pumpkin.
You’ll make it using one sheet of orange origami paper and one sheet of black origami paper.
It might sound tricky since a single sheet represents three pumpkins, but it’s a flat design, so even children can start easily.
Another plus is that it uses few sheets, making it easy to produce multiple pieces.
It’s a project that kindergarten seniors and lower-grade elementary school kids can make, so be sure to try it as a parent–child activity.
Ghosts and pumpkins
Origami ideas featuring ghosts and pumpkins, classic Halloween characters.
The two pieces share the same steps up to a certain point, so they’re great for childcare settings where you make them together with kids.
First, fold the origami paper left and right to create crease lines.
Open the paper, then fold the bottom up to meet the center, and fold in the left and right sides as well.
Next, open the inner bottom section as you fold, then fold it back toward the center.
While opening the top part, fold it down, and finish by folding the paper on the back—done! With just one more fold of the left and right sections, you can also turn it into a coffin.
Ghost and pumpkin gift case
When it comes to Halloween, we tend to end up making a lot of horror- or gothic-themed items, don’t we? I imagine many people would also like to create something cute.
For those people, I recommend this origami ghost and pumpkin gift case.
It’s a charming design that leaves a strong impression, and you can make it with a single sheet of origami paper.
The folding is a bit complex, but it’s still at a level that children can enjoy.
In the video, the facial features are made from paper, but drawing everything with a pen is also a great option.
pumpkin basket
When it comes to origami, many people probably think that once you make something, it just gets left alone afterward.
It’s true that origami often ends up as a purely decorative object after you finish folding it.
That’s why I recommend this pumpkin basket.
It’s a pumpkin-shaped origami modeled after a basket.
While the instructions are a bit challenging, once you make it, you can use it as a play item for pretend games.
You can also customize it by changing the material used for the handle, so try creating this piece in various patterns.
Pumpkin box
If you’re looking to create something cute yet practical, we recommend this pumpkin box.
You’ll make it with two sheets of origami paper.
The box itself isn’t too difficult, but the lid—shaped like a hat—has many curved surfaces, making it a bit more challenging.
So if a child is making it, it might be a good idea for a parent to help with the lid.
As shown in the video, you can adapt the design to other characters too, so try making a variety of versions!
eggplant
When it comes to autumn vegetables, eggplant is delicious, isn’t it? Here’s how to fold an origami eggplant.
Materials: one sheet of origami paper, one quarter-size sheet of origami paper, and glue.
First, make the fruit (body).
Start by folding the paper using the “octopus” fold, then fold the folded corner up to align with the edge.
Fold the left and right sides in to the center line.
Lightly fold down the three top corners.
Next, make the calyx (stem).
First, fold a triangle twice to make crease lines.
Open it once, then fold the edges diagonally toward the center.
Fold the tip upward, then fold it back down.
Glue the fruit and the calyx together, and you’re done!
pine cone
Pine cones come in all shapes and sizes, from large to small.
This origami pine cone is made by creating three parts and gluing them together to form a single pine cone.
The key point is to pinch the left and right creases and fold them toward the center—this determines the base shape of the pine cone.
For Parts 1, 2, and 3, the steps are the same: fold the three top corners, refine the shape, and be sure to make firm creases so the pine cone looks three-dimensional.
Once it’s finished, try adding eyes, a mouth, or other decorations to customize it.
cosmos
Cosmos flowers are known for their slender, delicate petal shapes.
This origami cosmos is easy enough for children to fold and highly recommended.
For the petals, fold into a triangle, then flip it over partway and fold along the lines; the key is to tuck the paper toward the center.
Make sure to crease firmly so the petal shapes come out nicely.
After making the base and the central part, glue them together to finish.
It’s also a great idea to use various colors of origami paper to create colorful cosmos flowers.
Halloween
One major event in autumn is Halloween.
Here are some papercutting ideas that are perfect for the occasion.
The first is bats.
The cutting method is simple, so they’re ideal when you want to make a lot and display them in a row.
Another recommendation, if you want to enjoy Halloween’s slightly spooky vibe, is spiderwebs.
These are a bit more intricate, but that makes them all the more satisfying to complete.
In addition to these two, it’s also nice to combine classic Halloween motifs like pumpkins and candy.
Jack-o’-lantern
If you’re looking to make a classic Halloween craft, I recommend this Halloween jack-o’-lantern.
There are similar origami pieces in this article, but unlike those, this one is characterized by its recreation of the pumpkin’s ridges.
The difficulty level is manageable for lower elementary school students, and even preschoolers can make it with proper support.
In the video, the facial features are made with origami, but drawing them with a pen is also a good option.