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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Cute Origami Ideas (101–110)
A book-shaped accessory case
Even masking tape fits inside! It’s a cute book-shaped box.
First, turn the origami paper over with a corner facing you.
Fold it into a triangle twice, then open it and fold the corners to meet the center.
After folding all four sides up so their edges align with the central crease, open it and apply glue in the middle.
Fold the corners inward along the lines to form the shape of a box.
Next, let’s make the cover.
Turn the origami paper over with an edge facing you.
Fold it in half, open it, and fold the edges to meet the center crease.
Mark a point 6 cm from the edge, make a slit there, and open it.
Fold along the lines, then glue the box you made first to the center, and you’re done!
A cat-shaped box
If you want to add a creative touch to a small container, how about making it cat-shaped? First, fold all the corners of the origami paper toward the center, then flip the paper over.
Fold two opposite corners toward the center, then fold once more to make a rolled fold.
Fold the remaining two corners inward to form a box shape, and you’re done.
When folding, leave one outer flap unfolded to create cat ears, finishing it as a cat-shaped box.
Instead of making the box square, aim for a round shape to make it look even more cat-like.
3D! Star-shaped accessory case
You can flatten and store it when not in use! It’s a star-shaped trinket box.
Fold the origami in half, then in half again to make a square.
After creasing, open it back to the half-folded state, align both side edges to the center line to crease, then unfold.
Fold the two bottom corners up to the outer crease, then fold again so the new creases align with the center line.
In this state, trim off the unnecessary top portion, and the origami becomes a hexagon.
Fold the edges of the hexagon inward, crease the center of the origami into a hexagon, then keep adding creases as you collapse it into a smaller hexagon.
Finally, fold the center area outward to make the opening of the container, press the sides inward to form a star shape, and you’re done!
How to fold a long, slender heart
A long, slender heart you can enjoy making with kids.
Fold 5 times to form the heart shape, then fold 4 more times to round it out.
First, fold the origami paper into a triangle.
Flip the triangle upside down, reposition the paper, and fold the left and right edges to meet the center crease.
Next, turn the paper over and fold the protruding tip into a small triangle.
After that, tuck in the top and the left and right corners slightly to finish! If you fold it 3 more times, you can turn it into a regular rounded heart, so shape it into the style you like.
How to fold a winged heart
A simple heart with wings design boosts the cuteness and playfulness in no time! First, fold the paper in half twice to make creases.
Fold the near edge up to the center.
Flip it over, fold the left and right edges to the center, then fold the near edge like making a boat, pressing in fine folds to set the lines.
Open it and continue folding in an accordion style.
Next, fold both bottom corners up into triangles.
Shape the corners into a heart, and your winged heart is complete! By changing the angle and size of the wings, the look changes, so you can enjoy creating your own original design.
Playable! An origami box like a push pop
Here’s an idea for a Peekaboo Box that will soothe you instead of a push pop! You’ll use four sheets of origami paper to make it.
The parts you’ll make are two boxes for the exterior, a spring mechanism, and the face piece.
For the boxes, fold the sheet so the diagonal corners meet at the center, roll-fold once more, then fold in the remaining corners to form the box.
For the spring, connect strips of origami paper cut into halves to make it long, fold it in half, then accordion-fold.
For the face, fold the origami paper in thirds, cut 1 cm off the edge, and fold it into a U shape.
Connect the two boxes so there’s a slight gap between them, and attach the ends of the spring to the bottom of the lower box and the inside of the lid.
Finally, attach the face piece along the side of the lower box, and you’re done!
Foldable with a single sheet! How to fold a round tube
The bottom is octagonal, but viewed from directly above, it’s a cute box with a perfectly round rim.
First, place the color you want on the sides of the box on the back, and the color you want on the inside and rim on the front.
After folding the paper into thirds, fold the outer edge inward to align with the inner crease.
Repeat the same fold for the other three sides.
Make creases by folding in half vertically and horizontally.
Once you’ve added the finer creases, open it up and, using those creases as guides, fold all sides from the edges so the paper takes the shape of a box.
Finally, round the areas where two layers overlap firmly, and you’re done! Since the rim shows the front side of the paper, using double-sided origami will give the box an even more stylish look.
How to fold a two-color heart
Let’s make a larger heart that can be displayed on a wall using two colors of origami paper! First, align the top and bottom edges of the paper and make a crease mark by pressing only the left edge.
Unfold the paper, then fold the bottom edge up to meet the mark and make another crease in the same way.
Next, fold the top edge down to align with the second mark you made.
Fold both sheets the same way, and on just one of them, fold the left corner up to meet the crease made by folding the top edge.
Stack and combine the two sheets, then fold the corners to shape the heart.
butterfly
You can make a cute butterfly with just one sheet of origami paper.
First, fold the paper in half and open it, then fold the top and bottom to meet the center crease.
Next, turn it vertically, fold it in half and open it, and fold both sides to the center the same way.
Then, fold it into a triangle twice to create an X-shaped set of creases.
Go back to the first step, open the paper, and squash-fold to form boat shapes on the top and bottom.
Fold down the left and right sides of the bottom boat to the center line, flip it upside down, and then turn it over.
Finally, fold the bottom of the boat up to align with the bases of the two triangles at the top—and you’re done!
Unicorn
How about making a fantastical unicorn with origami? This easy unicorn origami is fun for everyone, from kids to adults.
If you make it together as a family, it will become a wonderful memory.
Once it’s finished, use origami paper in your favorite colors to create and decorate the mane.
Draw the facial features however you like to make a one-of-a-kind unicorn! This project lets you fully express your creativity and is sure to be a fun time.
It’s the perfect idea for anyone who wants to make something cute with origami.