Cute origami ideas
Origami can be used to make all kinds of things, right?
Of course, you can make children’s toys, but also wall decorations that work as interior decor, and even little containers.
In this article, we’ve gathered ideas from the wide world of origami with the theme of “cute.”
From adorable animals and characters to decorative fruits, small containers, accessories, and even toys.
It’s packed with all sorts of cute origami ideas!
If you want to make something cute with origami, be sure to use this as a reference and give it a try!
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A flower that blooms when you water it
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How about making a cherry tree in full bloom with origami? The method is simple, and I’ll show you a magical flower that blossoms when you spray it with water.
Prepare a cherry-blossom-shaped hole punch and pink origami paper.
Punch flower shapes out of the origami, then fold the petals inward.
Glue them onto the base cherry tree, and you’re done.
When you mist the flowers with a spray bottle, the petals open and you’ll have a spring-like cherry tree.
It’s also recommended to play with which side of the paper you show when gluing, as it changes how the flowers look!
Easter egg
Easter is a festival that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
It takes place in spring, and rabbits and eggs are considered its symbols.
Let’s incorporate Easter into our crafts! Here, we introduce how to make a bunny Easter egg using a single sheet of origami paper.
The colored side of the paper becomes the egg portion, so using bright colors or various patterned origami will make it look extra cute.
Make lots of them and line them up as decorations to instantly brighten up your room.
Be sure to try making them together with children!
snow pea
Here’s an easy origami vegetable: snow peas.
All you need is two colors of origami paper (light green and dark green) and some glue.
First, fold the light green paper in half twice, open it, and check the crease lines.
Fold all four corners toward the center, then fold only the top and bottom edges toward the center once more, and fold the piece in half.
Next, fold the dark green paper in half twice, then fold it diagonally along the creases to make the stem.
Insert the two pieces together and glue them to finish.
It’s quick and easy to make, so give it a try!
Origami Mickey Headband
Let’s make a Mickey headband using four sheets of origami paper! The basic folding method is simple: fold the paper into a triangle, then keep folding along the creases you’ve made.
Both the base and the ears are very easy folds, so even children can give it a try.
Fold two identical pieces for the base and connect them, then insert the ear pieces to complete the Mickey headband! If you add a ribbon, it turns into a Minnie headband.
When wearing it, use hairpins or attach it to a real headband to secure it in place!
Origami Ribbon Headband
Let’s make a ribbon headband using origami! First, cut the origami paper in half.
Stack the two pieces, fold them in half lengthwise to make a long rectangle, then unfold.
Fold the top and bottom edges in to meet the center crease, slide the pieces to extend the length, secure with tape, fold in half again to make it long and narrow, and glue it together.
The base is done! For the ribbon, stack two sheets of origami, cut off one quarter, then accordion-fold the remaining piece.
Tape the center and fan it out to form the ribbon shape.
Fold the cut-off strip into a long narrow piece and wrap it around the center together with the base.
Finally, punch holes in both ends of the base, thread a rubber band through, and your ribbon headband is complete!
cabbage white (butterfly)
A cabbage white butterfly made with origami gives a bright and cute impression.
After creasing the top and bottom of the paper, fold toward the center.
Tuck from the back to shape it, then open it to the front again.
Make creases at the top and bottom, fold in half, then open it once more to check the creases.
Using these creases as a guide, slowly open it from the inside while imagining the butterfly’s wings.
When shaping the wings, rounding the corners will create a softer look.
Finally, draw patterns with a pen for a more realistic finish.
Since some steps require fine adjustments, it’s recommended to make it together with teachers or friends.
In conclusion
We introduced some origami ideas.
Did you find one that matches your idea of “cute”? Some are a bit difficult to make, but the key to origami is folding slowly and carefully.
Even if it’s hard, don’t give up—try folding it again at a different time.
If a child is folding, let an adult demonstrate a sample while encouraging them to try.