[For Kids] Let's Fold! Today's Origami Idea Collection
Origami is a fun activity you can easily buy at 100-yen shops.
When you buy a pack, it usually contains many sheets, but after you make what you want to fold, you often end up with quite a few sheets left over.
So in this article, we’re introducing today’s origami picks for kids.
Use this article as a guide and try challenging yourself with new folding methods!
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You’re sure to discover new folding techniques you’ve never seen before!
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[For Kids] Let’s Fold! Today’s Origami Idea Collection (21–30)
Great for kids too! Easy 3D Dandelion
This dandelion origami features a charmingly round, fluffy three-dimensional look.
By combining many parts, you can create a piece with a strong presence.
Fold a quarter-sized sheet of paper in half, then into a triangle, fold it back behind, and align the corners diagonally.
Shape it during the tucking step, flip it over, and fold the corners inward to complete one unit.
Make 13 of these, then insert and glue them together to form a 3D dandelion.
Give it a gentle shake and the flower will softly spread, making it a delight to display.
Cherry blossoms made with origami and a stapler
This project will make you want to create cherry blossoms in all sorts of colors and decorate with them.
First, fold a sheet of origami paper into an accordion and then fold it in half; staple it along the crease.
Fold it in half again at the stapled section and cut it into a shape like a cherry blossom petal.
Next, cut off one of the petals.
Then, open it up while shaping the remaining petals into a cherry blossom.
Slip a finger into the center and push outward as you open it to help the shape settle nicely.
Make lots of them and combine them with a tree trunk made from brown construction paper, then try decorating your wall.
Sakura hanging ornaments
Bring a breath of spring into your room with hanging cherry blossom decorations.
In this idea, you fold origami paper into a specified shape, draw half a petal, and cut away the excess with scissors.
Make four identical pieces, sandwich thread at the center, glue them together, and you’ve got a lovely ornament.
To shape the origami paper as specified: first fold it into a triangle, then overlap left and right and fold into a triangle again to create a crease.
Unfold once the crease is made, then fold the top corner down to meet the base and crease, then unfold again.
Next, fold the top corner once more along the crease you just made, and crease it.
Now, fold the right side of the paper inward along a line connecting the very bottom of the vertical center line with the far right end of the last crease you made.
Then fold it back outward along the crease, and repeat the same steps on the left side to finish.
Cute three-dimensional cherry blossoms!
Three-dimensional decorations really catch the eye at various events! This cherry blossom made with five sheets of origami lets you enjoy both depth and realism.
First, fold the origami into a triangle, then fold both ends up toward the center.
Crease from the lifted sections toward the outer edges, and open each one into a pocket shape along those creases.
Fold the protruding parts inward and fold the whole piece in half, then apply glue to the folded section to shape it into a rounded, bouquet-like form.
That completes one cherry blossom petal; make five of these and glue them together to finish the cherry blossom.
You can hang it, set it down, and display it in various ways!
Assemble and cute cherry blossom origami
Prepare five sheets of origami paper and fold them to make a three-dimensional cherry blossom you’ll want to show off when it’s finished.
Fold the paper into a triangle, then fold the left and right corners toward the center line.
Fold the top triangular tip downward, then fold both sides further toward the center.
Fold the tip of the center section up to meet the top corner and tuck it into the pocket.
Shape the whole piece into a cherry blossom petal and open the pocketed section to create a 3D form—one petal is complete.
Make five petals in the same way, glue them together, and you’ll have one cherry blossom.
The blossom’s three-dimensional look and color will enhance the feeling of spring.
Display it in your room or entryway and enjoy the season.
Fun for parents and kids! Origami cherry blossoms
Let’s make cherry blossom petals with origami.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper cut into a 3 cm-wide strip, then accordion-fold it into five equal sections.
Fold the edge of the tip of the accordion-folded strip into a triangle, draw a diagonal line and a curved line at the corner, and cut along the lines through all layers with scissors.
Crease as you go and open each layer to form individual petals.
Finally, glue the petals together, shaping them to add dimension, and you’re done.
They’re great for decorating walls for graduation or entrance ceremonies.
How to fold a tulip: suitable from age 3!
An easy tulip origami perfect for a first crafting experience, suitable from age three.
Since it’s completed in just a few steps, even small children can feel a sense of achievement, and simply changing the colors lets you create a delightful field of flowers.
You’ll use two sheets of origami paper: one for the flower and one for the stem and leaves.
For the flower, fold the paper into a triangle, then fold both corners up diagonally.
Next, fold the two upper corners and the bottom corner into small triangles to round the shape, and the flower is done.
For the stem and leaves, fold the paper into a triangle to make a crease, then fold the left edge to align with the crease.
Fold it in half along the crease, and finally fold the right side inward to separate the stem and leaves.
Combine it with the flower, and it’s complete!
