Recommended for older preschoolers! A collection of origami craft ideas to enjoy summer in August

Perfect for summer! Origami rhinoceros beetleNEW!

How to fold an origami rhinoceros beetle. An easy method. Kids can definitely do it! July, August, summer origami.

This rhinoceros beetle project is great to make with parents and kids during summer vacation or other long breaks.

Let’s use two sheets of origami paper to fold a magnificent beetle.

There are some detailed folds, so it could be fun for the whole family to work together.

These days, it’s become rarer to see rhinoceros beetles outdoors, hasn’t it? Children may also have fewer chances to see real ones.

While making an origami beetle, why not chat with the kids about summer insects and fun facts about rhinoceros beetles?

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Nakajima Junko

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Summer Origami! How to Fold a Rhinoceros BeetleNEW!

[Summer Origami] Simple beetle folding with voice commentary ☆ How to fold a beetle with paper / Tatsukuri

Origami rhinoceros beetle creations have a cute, round, chubby shape.

Because the design is rounded, there are some parts where you need to make fine folds.

Still, carefully folding each step will give you a satisfying sense of accomplishment when the beetle takes shape.

Adding sticker-made eyes to the finished beetle or attaching legs folded from origami can change the overall style.

Trying different arrangements can be fun, don’t you think? Once it’s done, you can mount it on a backing sheet to display, or place it on a shelf to bring a seasonal touch to your room.

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Nakajima Junko

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Also great as a small-item organizer! Sunflower boxNEW!

Origami Sunflower Flower Box Folding Method - Origami Sunflower Box Tutorial (niceno1)

Let’s make a sunflower box that’s perfect for summer.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and make the box and the sunflower’s leaves.

As you fold, make crisp creases and carefully shape both the box and the leaves.

For the leaves, a key point is folding in the leaf’s veins/wrinkles.

For the finer steps, use precise finger work as you fold.

Make the stem and the sunflower separately, then use glue to attach them to the box and the folded leaves.

Make four of the same units, and combine them at the end to complete the sunflower box.

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The hole punch is cute! Sunflower paper cutoutNEW!

[Origami] Sunflower / Paper-cut Flower ⑥ 🌸 Sunflower origami

How about making sunflower kirigami out of origami paper? Kirigami is a fun craft that lets you enjoy the surprise and excitement when you unfold it.

Fold a sheet of yellow origami paper twice to make a square, and once more to make a triangle.

Fold it in half again, then use a pencil to draw the shapes and patterns of the petals.

Cut along the lines you drew with scissors, punch some holes with a hole punch, and then unfold it.

Thinking about what shape it will become as you cut—only to open it and find something completely different!—is one of the real pleasures of kirigami.

Be sure to add your favorite patterns and try making your very own original sunflower.

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Paper-cut sunflower you can even make the leaves for!NEW!

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With a single sheet of origami paper, you can make everything from the sunflower’s bloom to its stem and leaves! First, fold the paper in half vertically with the colored side facing inward.

Next, draw half of a sunflower—from the flower through the stem and leaves—on the paper.

Then simply cut along the lines you drew! By adding fine slits, you can show the border between the yellow petals and the brown center, as well as the veins on the leaves.

If you like, add facial features with round stickers to finish a cute sunflower!

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How to fold an origami rhinoceros beetle with legsNEW!

[Summer Origami] How to fold a beetle with legs, with voice commentary ☆ How to make a beetle with legs out of paper / Tatsukuri

Many origami stag beetles you see out there often don’t have legs.

Adding legs makes them look much more like real beetles, so this legged beetle is highly recommended.

You make the body and the leg parts separately and attach them afterward.

For the body, you first form a diamond shape by following the initial steps of folding an origami crane, then work from there on the left and right… There are quite a few steps, so it’s more suited to advanced folders.

You can also adapt this method for rhinoceros beetles, so once you learn it, your origami repertoire will expand significantly.

Adorably decorative! Sunflower origamiNEW!

Origami Sunflower Flower Single Sheet Folding Method - Origami Sunflower Tutorial (niceno1)

There are many ways to fold an origami sunflower, from simple methods to more elaborate ones.

Among them, this sunflower stands out with beautiful three-dimensionality and distinctive petals.

Fold a sheet of double-sided yellow-and-brown origami paper in half horizontally, then fold it in half again.

Bring all four corners to the center where the creases intersect to make a blintz fold.

Flip it over, make horizontal half-fold creases on each side, then blintz fold again and continue folding using the crease lines as guides.

Some steps are a bit complex, so this is suitable for those who want to try a more intricate folding method.

The key is to make crisp creases.

Carefully folding along the crease lines will give you a neat finish.

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