Simple: A roundup of origami ideas perfect for Christmas
When you think of December events, Christmas is the first thing that comes to mind, right?
It’s a time to enjoy parties together and get excited wondering, “What kind of presents will I get?”
It’s an event that gets kids and adults alike in a festive mood.
In this article, we’ll introduce cute origami ideas that will elevate the Christmas spirit!
They’re perfect for making and playing with while you look forward to Christmas, and they also make great decorations for your room.
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[Easy] A roundup of origami ideas perfect for Christmas (51–60)
Let’s make a cute present with origami!
Gifts are a handy idea around Christmas time, aren’t they? They can be used as parts for wall displays, as a little accent for crafts, and if you attach a string, they can even become ornaments.
So this time, I’ll show you how to make a gift using a single sheet of origami paper.
Place the white side of the origami paper facing up, fold it in half by matching the top and bottom edges to make a crease, then open it.
Fold the top and bottom edges inward by about 1 centimeter.
Flip the paper over and fold the top and bottom edges to meet the center crease.
Turn the paper vertically and flip it over, then fold down the top edge by about 2 centimeters.
Press the colored section in the center into a triangle to create a ribbon.
Finally, fold the bottom edge up and tuck it inside the ribbon—and you’re done!
Easy Origami! Cute Socks
A stocking for Santa Claus to put presents in.
They’re also popular as room decorations and ornaments.
Here’s an idea for making a stocking with a single sheet of origami paper.
With the colored side up, fold the top edge down about 1 cm.
Turn the paper over and fold the left and right edges inward so they meet at the center.
Fold the bottom edge up to meet the top edge, then fold the left edge of the top layer down to align with the bottom edge.
Don’t forget to fold the small white triangle, too.
Fold the paper in half so the center becomes a mountain fold, with the right side of the paper facing up.
Open the pocket on the top layer and squash it to form a boot shape.
Finally, fold the tip of the boot into a small triangle to round it off, and you’re done.
ornament ball
Let’s make a striking ornament using a single sheet of origami paper.
First, fold the paper in half by bringing the top and bottom edges together.
Open it, then fold the top and bottom edges to meet the center crease.
Fold once more along the new outer lines to reinforce the creases.
Rotate the paper 90 degrees and repeat the same process to create three creases; do not make the final crease.
Turn the paper over, and fold both the top and bottom so that the outer creases line up with the center crease.
Rotate the paper 90 degrees and flip it to the front, then fold up the bottom edge along the outer crease.
Flatten the pocketed section into a triangle, bring only the square section forward, and fold both corners of the square—and both corners of the origami—into triangles to form the pattern.
Repeat the same steps on the other side.
Turn the paper over, make a “cushion fold” (zabuton fold), and round off the corners to finish.
Glue down the patterned sections so they don’t lift.
holly
Here’s an origami idea themed around holly, which is often used for Christmas decorations.
First, make creases at the top and bottom of the paper, then fold the top and bottom toward the center.
Next, to create the leaf shape, make diagonal folds from top to bottom.
Glue the center to secure it, then attach the berry pieces made by folding the four corners—and you’re done.
It’s also nice to combine it with bells or a wreath, or use holly leaves to express a nature-inspired color scheme.
Why not try making this easy Christmas origami that both kids and adults can enjoy?
gingerbread man
Gingerbread men are known for biscuits and cookies shaped like human silhouettes.
Let’s make origami themed around this character that’s popular at seasonal events.
Use three of the four pieces from a sheet of origami paper cut into quarters to create the body, arms, and legs.
Finally, attach the round face piece to complete the origami figure.
By getting creative with the gingerbread man’s face and decorations, you can enjoy a variety of arrangements.
Try placing it next to actual baked cookies or using it as an ornament—make this cute item for the Christmas season!
star
This is a star you can make from a single sheet of origami paper, perfect for decorating a Christmas tree and more.
After folding it up, down, left, and right to make creases, fold back the lower section to add another crease.
Fold the paper from top to bottom, then from right to left, and open it from the inside to form a triangular silhouette.
Fold one of the left or right sections on either the front or back toward the center, opening the paper as you go to set the creases.
Open the paper in sequence so that the corners form a pentagon, and you’re done.
It’s a festive Christmas item you can also enjoy by adding drawings or decorating with beads and ribbons.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
How about making sparkling, twinkling stars out of origami? All you need is 15 cm origami paper.
If you stick a rhinestone or a sticker in the center, it will look even more festive.
To fold it, you’ll repeatedly fold and unfold—into squares, triangles, and in a way similar to the basic crane base—then open it back up and shape the star along the crease lines.
There aren’t any particularly difficult steps; it’s a series of small, careful actions, so let’s take it step by step and make them together.
They’re perfect for Christmas, and it’s nice that you can use them for Tanabata too!
Gift with a ribbon
This is a cute ribbon-topped origami present that brings festive Christmas cheer.
You’ll need 15 cm square origami paper for the box, 7.5 cm square origami paper for the ribbon, glue, scissors, and so on.
First, fold the paper into a triangle twice and unfold.
Next, leaving a small gap from the center, fold all four sides toward the middle.
Flip it over and fold each corner toward the center.
Glue the folded sections so they don’t open, and the box is complete.
Carefully fold the ribbon as well and fix it with glue.
Using Christmas-themed or double-sided origami paper makes it even more fun!
Santa hat
This Santa hat origami is perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit! Using red and white origami paper, anyone can make it easily.
Once it’s finished, you can hang it on the wall or place it on the table—there are endless ways to use it depending on your ideas! Watching kids’ eyes sparkle as they make it is part of the fun, too.
If you create them with family or friends, it’s sure to be a heartwarming time.
This cute Santa hat will broaden the ways you can enjoy Christmas.
Give it a try!
shortcake
Why not make a Christmas shortcake out of origami to celebrate this once-a-year special day? Since it can be made from a single sheet of paper, it’s a great idea for origami beginners.
Fold the paper into triangles from the top and bottom to create creases, then fold up from the bottom toward the lines in the order of right, then left.
Flip the paper over and fold the top section, then fold back the lower section on the front side.
Here, fold it so that a bit of the white part shows.
Fold the left and right sections to make creases, flip it over, draw whipped cream illustrations, and cut.
Fold in from the left and right, fold back the top section, and color it with a red pen.
Finally, fold the rounded part, and your shortcake is complete.