It moves! A flapping batNEW!

Origami [Moving Bat / Flapping Bat] Easy folding method. Fun! A paper toy kids will love. Great for Halloween too ♪ ◇ Origami paper moving bat easy tutorial

This is perfect for Halloween decorations or toys, with wings that flap amusingly.

First, cut the origami paper into a long rectangle and fold it in half vertically to make a crease.

Then fold both ends into triangles toward the center.

Keeping that shape, fold it in half vertically again, and fold further in the same direction to add a light crease at the center.

Next, flip it over and insert a finger at the center to make two creases.

Reinforce the creases you made earlier, and it’s done! By lightly holding the top and bottom of the center and moving them, the wings on both sides will flap.

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Munch-munch pumpkin

It moves chomp-chomp! Here’s a fun idea for a chattering pumpkin.

All you need is origami paper and a pen.

Since there are several steps that involve making creases, it’s a good idea for teachers or guardians to make it together with children at first.

If you prepare the pumpkin stem pieces in advance using origami or construction paper, they’ll be easy to attach smoothly.

The mouth opens and closes, so you can even roll up small balls of tissue paper and pretend it “chomps” them—sounds fun, right? Try different twists and enjoy playing!

Origami Squirrel You Can Fold from a Single Sheet!

Origami “Squirrel” Easy How-To [Autumn Craft Activity]

Here’s an idea for making a squirrel out of origami, perfect for autumn crafts.

First, fold the paper into a triangle.

Then, as if making a paper cup, fold both corners inward so they cross over and overlap.

Turn the paper upside down, and fold the corners you just made upward to create the squirrel’s ears.

Flip the paper over, and fold up one layer of the bottom corner into a triangle.

Fold a small part of that corner to the back to represent the squirrel’s white belly.

Flip the paper over again, fold up the remaining bottom corner, then make a small cut near the left edge and shape it into the tail.

Draw the body pattern and face with a pen to finish.

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bagworm

Big eyes are the charm point! Here’s a bagworm craft idea.

You’ll need three sheets of brown origami paper, a black pen, a white pen, medium round stickers, small round stickers, and glue.

When folding the layered origami, some parts can be difficult to fold, so it’s best to make it together with a teacher or guardian.

Once your bagworm is finished, add facial expressions by sticking on the round stickers! When displaying your creation in a room, it can be fun to hang it from the ceiling or on the wall.

You might also create a nice atmosphere by decorating with fallen leaves you found outside.

Give it a try!

Apple

Perfect for the harvest season! Here are some apple craft ideas.

All you need are origami paper and scissors.

Choose colors like red or yellow-green to match the apples you want to make.

The folding steps are simple, but since there’s a step where you make cuts with scissors, make sure the environment is set up for safe scissor use.

If you prepare the stem and leaf parts in advance, you can complete the project smoothly.

By aligning corners and paying attention to edges while folding, it’s a great way to build concentration and practice fine motor skills, so it’s highly recommended.

cosmos

Make it by combining parts! Here are some ideas for crafting cosmos flowers.

What you need: warm-colored origami paper, yellow origami paper, scissors, craft glue, and a toothpick.

This cosmos flower is made by cutting the origami, folding eight individual parts, and then gluing them together.

It may be hard to imagine during the step of making each piece, but as you begin assembling them, you’ll see the shape gradually come together—and that’s the exciting part.

For the tubular florets in the center, use yellow origami paper with fine slits cut into it.

The look will change depending on how you cut it, so you can create a unique cosmos that’s all your own! Give it a try.

flapping bat

Make and play! Here’s an idea for fluttering bats.

All you need are origami paper in your favorite colors and scissors.

You can make two bats from a single sheet of origami paper.

The steps are few and simple, but there are some parts with complex folds, so it’s best to make them together with a teacher or guardian.

They look like they’re flapping and flying, so once you’re done, it could be fun to take them to a spacious area and fly your fluttering bats around.

Learn the steps and master them so you can make them on your own!