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 (61–70)
Cute for wrapping too! How to fold a ribbonNEW!
This is a stylish way to fold a ribbon for wrapping.
Fold the origami paper into a triangle twice, then fold it twice more to make a square.
Crease along the folds, place the side that doesn’t open on top, and bend it slightly.
Open it up, then fold it again along the square formed in the center.
Fold a few centimeters inward from the edges and open it, then make five small cuts with scissors to shape it into a ribbon.
The three-dimensional form and the way the ribbon ends cross downward make it look just like the real thing.
It looks lovely on gifts and wrapping, so give it a try.
Recommended for decorations! How to fold a ribbonNEW!
Here’s an easy way to fold a ribbon from a single sheet of origami paper.
First, fold it in half horizontally, then fold the sides toward the center crease.
Fold it in half vertically, then fold it in half horizontally.
Open one layer and squash it into a triangle; repeat on the other side.
Continue folding while making creases, and when you open both sides, the ribbon’s center will appear like an origami balloon.
Press that center flat, and finally make small cuts with scissors on the left and right to shape it, and you’re done.
It looks like a detailed ribbon, but it’s surprisingly easy to make, so give it a try!
A heart-shaped box made from a single sheetNEW!
Let’s make a cute heart-shaped trinket box that will make you want to fill it with sweets.
First, fold it into a triangle twice to make creases, then fold the top and bottom corners toward the center.
Fold the same way once more and make a wrap fold.
From here, add more creases and fold it into a heart shape.
Leave the left side as is and fold it toward the center to form the side.
When folding the right corner, shape it into a heart.
Make two and stack them to create a lidded trinket box!
Easy and cute cat boxNEW!
Bringing out the corners to finish it as a round box is the key to giving it a cat-like look! Place the origami with the white side up and do a zabuton fold.
Flip the paper over, fold two opposite corners to the center, then roll-fold once more to crease and unfold.
Turn the paper over, fold all the center corners outward to form triangles.
Flip it over again, and use the creases you just made to stand up the edges.
Then fold the remaining corners inward to make a box.
Leave only one of the outer corners on either the right or left side unfolded to create the ears!
Cute and easy! Dog boxNEW!
Here’s an origami idea for making a small dog-shaped box.
After folding the paper in half both ways into a square and a triangle to make creases, do a cushion fold (zabuton).
Using the creases, fold it into a square with the corners on the outside, then open the center of the square and squash it into a rectangle.
Repeat the same steps on the other side.
Turn and adjust the paper so the folded sections are on the inside, then fold the top corner of the new face down into a triangle.
Using the crease, tuck this section inward—this will be the dog’s ear.
Next, fold the left and right edges to meet the center line, and do the same on the back side, then fold the ears downward.
Open it out from the center and shape it, and your box is complete!