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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 (31–40)

eggplant

How to fold/make an eggplant with origami: Origami eggplant [Easy 3 minutes]

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!

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pine cone

[Autumn Origami] Pine Cone Folding Tutorial with Voice Commentary ☆ How to Make Pine Cones with Paper / Tatsukuri

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.

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cosmos

[Origami] Easy and Cute Cosmos Folding Method / Autumn Origami Flower — Origami Cosmos

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.

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Halloween

Halloween paper cutouts for wall decorations and more!

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.

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Jack-o’-lantern

[Origami] Super Easy! Let's Make a Halloween Jack-o'-Lantern Ghost! [With Voice Commentary] Gentle Folding Instructions for Kids

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.

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October Origami Kids Will Love! Easy Ideas from Halloween to Autumn Delicacies (41–50)

Rolling it up is fun! Grape craft

[Kindergarten/Daycare] Easy Grapes Craft for September: Make Round Bunches You Can Put In

Rolling it up is fun! Grape craft

Crafts may seem difficult, but this is an easy project that even little kids can try.

How about making some delicious-looking grapes, perfect for autumn? The basic method is simply to roll things up.

Use thin, easy-to-handle tissue paper and roll it into small balls.

Put the balls into a clear bag, tie the opening, add leaves and a vine, and you’re done.

Making a lot and decorating your room with them sounds fun, too.

Be sure to try it with the kids!

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A 3D pumpkin made with two pieces of different sizes

I tried making an origami pumpkin! How to make an origami pumpkin. Halloween decorations.

A 3D pumpkin made with two pieces of different sizes

In households with children, you probably have various types of origami paper.

For such families, we recommend this Halloween craft: a 3D pumpkin made with two sheets of origami in different sizes.

As the name suggests, you use two sheets of different sizes—the larger one becomes the pumpkin’s body, and the smaller one forms the vine.

It may seem like a complicated folding process, but as long as you make firm creases at the beginning, the rest is easy, making it an origami project that even young children can enjoy.

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