Cute origami ideas

chick

[Origami] Easy and Cute Round Chick Folding Tutorial ◇ Origami Chick, Egg, Easter Egg, Spring, Yellow Bird, Baby Chick ◇

Introducing an adorable, round-shaped chick.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper, fold it into a triangle, then fold the left and right corners upward and make diagonal folds along the edges.

Fold down the chick’s wing sections, and adjust the overall shape while checking the balance to create a rounded look.

For the chick’s face, using colored pens or round stickers is recommended.

For the egg, make creases as you fold, then make small open folds at the corners to create the egg’s jagged edge.

Once you attach the finished chick to the egg, you’ll have a perfect chick craft for springtime Easter!

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Koinobori chopstick rest

How to fold an easy carp streamer chopstick rest using a single sheet of origami ♪

Having adorable koi-shaped streamers on the dining table makes the celebration even more festive.

Your child will surely love it, too.

This time, we’re introducing an easy-to-make koi streamer chopstick rest.

All you need is origami paper and a pen.

First, fold the paper in half vertically and horizontally to make crease lines, then fold one side and flip it over.

Fold it into quarters along the center line, fold the corners inward, and use a pen to draw original patterns such as eyes and scales.

Finally, overlap the paper at the mouth side, and you’ll have a three-dimensional, freestanding chopstick rest.

Give it a try!

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water lily

How to fold a water lily flower [origami] No voice ♪ It’s easier to make than you think ♪ Voiceless

From May onward, you can see water lilies blooming in park ponds.

Did you know you can easily make one with origami? All you need is a single sheet of origami paper.

First, fold the paper so the corners meet to make a cross-shaped crease.

Fold each corner toward the center three times in total.

Flip the paper over once, then again fold the corners toward the center.

The paper will get thick, so you might need to use a bit of force.

Next, fold the four corners and use those creases to start lifting and opening the paper.

After you’ve opened all four corners, pull the paper up from the bottom and continue opening it.

You’ll have a small but three-dimensional water lily.

It’s perfect for spring decorations!

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A child wearing a helmet

Origami for Children's Day: How to Fold a Child Wearing a Kabuto (Samurai Helmet)

Let me introduce a child wearing a kabuto (samurai helmet), perfect for the Tango no Sekku (Boys’ Festival).

You will need one sheet of origami paper for the helmet, one for the crest (kuwagata), eye stickers, cheek stickers, a pen, and glue.

If you don’t have stickers, you can draw them with a pen instead.

First, fold the helmet by matching the corners along the diagonal to make a crease, then mark the center point.

Fold along the mark, and use that as a guide for the next folds—it makes the process easier.

The kuwagata involves some small, detailed folds, but if you show an example, your child may be able to make it well.

Try using your favorite colors and drawing different faces to have fun with it.

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a bouquet of tulips

[Easy Origami] How to Make a Tulip Bouquet for Graduation and School Entrance ♡ With Ribbon, Message Card, and Wrapping

Fun to make and delightful to receive! Here are some ideas for a bouquet of tulips.

What you’ll need: origami paper in your favorite colors cut into quarters, origami paper for the stems, origami paper for the wrapping, a ribbon made from origami paper, scissors, and glue.

The appeal of this idea is that the steps are simple and easy to follow.

For the stems, you can trim and shape them with scissors, so don’t worry if things shift a bit as you fold! For the wrapping paper, using patterned origami paper works nicely too.

Feel free to get creative and add your own touches!

flower bracelet

How about making a springtime flower bracelet out of origami? Believe it or not, you can make it with just one sheet of paper.

As for the instructions, the petal part is a bit detailed.

But since all four sections are folded the same way, give it a try! You can also add variations to suit children’s ages and stages of development.

It might be fun to prepare a few motifs in advance—such as cherry blossoms, tulips, or four-leaf clovers—and let the kids choose whichever motif they like to attach to the bracelet they made.

Wearing a bright, festive bracelet on a walk is sure to put you in an even happier mood.

Cherry Blossom Medal

We’d like to introduce a cherry blossom medal that’s perfect for celebratory occasions like kindergarten entrance ceremonies, school entrance ceremonies, and class advancement ceremonies.

Because it involves some complex folding and the use of scissors, it’s a craft best suited for older kindergarteners and elementary school children.

It may look difficult at first, but since there are many repeated steps, kids will likely get the hang of it after folding it a few times.

It makes a lovely gift from teachers, of course, but also as a present made and given by current students.

We also recommend attaching a message card on the back.

Please put your heart into making it!