Origami Butterfly Ideas That Are Easy for 3-Year-Olds

A butterfly you can make with a single sheet of origami paper

[Made with one sheet of origami] Easy, cute butterfly folding method — Origami Butterfly

Once you’re finished, try hanging it on the wall! Here’s a simple idea for making a butterfly with just one sheet of origami paper.

Origami butterflies have a warm, gentle look that brightens up any room when you display them.

This time, we’ll make a butterfly using a single sheet of origami.

Throughout the steps, it’s important to crease carefully and firmly, so keep that in mind as you craft—especially when working with kids.

Another key tip is to fold in the corners to create that rounded wing shape!

cabbage white butterfly

Origami: Cabbage White Butterfly

Distinctive black spots! Here’s an idea for making a cabbage white butterfly out of origami.

Let’s create a cute butterfly that flutters in spring.

The key to this idea is the step where you slip your fingers between the layers of origami and gently open it up.

After making firm creases, open the paper.

Once it’s finished, add patterns with a black pen, colored pencils, or round stickers to make it look even nicer! Try displaying it together with paper flowers and other spring crafts.

cabbage white (butterfly)

[Origami] Summer origami “Cabbage White Butterfly” to make together with a 3-year-old child

Spotted wings are their trademark! Here are some ideas for making cabbage white butterflies with origami.

In spring, butterflies flutter around flowers.

When you picture a butterfly, many of you might think of the cabbage white or the common brimstone.

Let’s make adorable butterflies out of origami with children.

Some steps can be a bit detailed and complex, so it’s reassuring to work together with a teacher or a guardian.

Once you’re done, use a pen to draw their signature spots.

A simple butterfly made by cutting slits

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Let’s make an origami butterfly that flutters around like it’s in a spring flower field.

You only need one sheet of origami paper, and the steps are simple.

Turn your chosen size of origami paper over and fold it so the corners meet to make a triangle.

Fold it in half again to make a smaller triangle.

Open the paper and cut along the crease you just made.

Fold diagonally again starting from the cut, and you’re done.

You can use patterned origami paper, or add your own designs for a charming finish.

Kids can enjoy creating with their own free ideas.

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A beautifully shaped butterfly

A butterfly that’s easy to make with simple, clear steps is perfect for craft time at preschools and kindergartens! First, crease the origami paper along the diagonals and fold it into a triangle to form a pocket shape.

Fold the left and right corners on the front toward the center, then flip it over and fold the bottom corner up.

If you fold it so the left and right edges lift slightly, it will look even prettier later! Finally, fold the top part that sticks out to the front, turn it over, fold it in half, and gently open it so the center fluffs up—and you’re done.

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A butterfly made from half a sheet of origami paper

[Origami] How to fold a butterfly using half a sheet of origami paper – easy origami

This is a butterfly made from a rectangular sheet of origami paper cut in half.

Place it vertically and make creases dividing it into four equal parts horizontally, then continue folding so it becomes a three-dimensional butterfly.

Create volume by folding the center into a triangle and shaping it so the upper and lower wings overlap slightly with diagonal folds—the base is complete once the form looks right! After that, tuck the sharp corners inward to round them off.

Since there are many fine steps, please support the children and proceed up to the stages they can enjoy doing on their own.

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Butterflies made with accordion folds

[3-Minute Origami] Cute! How to Fold a Butterfly — Recommended for Kids

Accordion-fold butterflies may look intricate at first glance, but they’re actually very easy to make! Cut a sheet of origami paper in half, and place one piece horizontally.

Fold it in half, then fold all four corners in toward the center crease.

After that, accordion-fold the entire piece.

Place the other piece vertically and make fine accordion folds along its length.

Next, fold both pieces in half, glue the centers and joints of the two parts together, and gently fan out the accordion folds—your elegant origami butterfly is complete.

We recommend securing the glued center with string or a pipe cleaner for extra stability.

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