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 (111–120)
Love Cats Pocket
If you’ve been thinking, “I wish there were a simple heart-shaped origami to hold Valentine’s chocolates…,” this is the one for you.
First, place the origami paper front side up with one edge facing you.
Fold it in half, then fold the left and right edges to meet at the center.
Fold the two corners on the closed side up toward the center and open them back up.
Use the creases to make mountain and valley folds to set the lines.
Open it up and fold in sequence so it forms a heart shape.
Next, fold the white section down.
The bottom edge will become the ears, so fold diagonally with that in mind.
Do the same on both sides.
Fold the top up and the cat is complete! If the chocolate is thin, you can tuck it into the pocket, so this is recommended.
Useful! Double-opening box
It’s a brilliant idea: it opens and closes from both sides, and the lower part of the lid overlaps so it shuts securely.
It may look difficult to make, but even beginners can give it a try.
First, fold all four corners of the origami square toward the center.
Fold the top corner outward once; after creasing, unfold it, then fold the corner again along the crease.
Next, fold the bottom edge up to align with the base of the top triangle.
Unfold the bottom edge, then fold the right edge to align with the corner of the small triangle created by the previous fold.
Continue by folding the top edge and the left edge in the same way.
From here, add fine creases to all four corners, reshape the whole piece into a long, narrow form, then form the lids at the top and bottom, and the box section in the center.
Hexagonal box accessory case
Fold a square sheet of origami to make a rectangle in your preferred size, then use a glue flap to form it into a tube.
Flatten the tube so it’s halved, then fold it into thirds.
After creasing firmly, return it to a tube and it will form a hexagon.
Make cuts along the creases, glue to form the base, and create a lid using the same steps.
Reinforce the base and lid by layering additional origami paper, then decorate with beads to finish.
You can make the tube and lid from the same paper, or use different colors for a cute look.
For kids! Cute heart origami
Place the origami paper face up with an edge closest to you.
Fold it in half into a square twice to make crease lines, then fold the front edge up to the center twice to make creases.
Fold the front edge up to meet the front crease line, then rotate the paper and do the same on the opposite side.
Flip it over and fold both edges to the center line.
Flip it over so the longer side is closest to you, fold the front edge to the center to make a crease, then pull the center area and collapse it.
On the opposite edge, align with the topmost line to make a crease.
Fold along the bottommost crease to make another crease, then open both corners and flatten them.
Flip it over, apply glue on the triangular parts, refold, and shape it into a heart to finish!
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!