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Cute origami ideas

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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!

Cute Origami Ideas (151–160)

Let’s make a cute present with origami!

[Preschool Crafts] Let’s make cute gifts with origami! Perfect for Christmas too

Let's make a cute present with origami!

Gifts are a handy idea around Christmas time, aren’t they? They can be used as parts for wall displays, as a little accent for crafts, and if you attach a string, they can even become ornaments.

So this time, I’ll show you how to make a gift using a single sheet of origami paper.

Place the white side of the origami paper facing up, fold it in half by matching the top and bottom edges to make a crease, then open it.

Fold the top and bottom edges inward by about 1 centimeter.

Flip the paper over and fold the top and bottom edges to meet the center crease.

Turn the paper vertically and flip it over, then fold down the top edge by about 2 centimeters.

Press the colored section in the center into a triangle to create a ribbon.

Finally, fold the bottom edge up and tuck it inside the ribbon—and you’re done!

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Easy Origami! Cute Socks

[Preschool Craft] Easy and cute socks with origami!

Easy Origami! Cute Socks

A stocking for Santa Claus to put presents in.

They’re also popular as room decorations and ornaments.

Here’s an idea for making a stocking with a single sheet of origami paper.

With the colored side up, fold the top edge down about 1 cm.

Turn the paper over and fold the left and right edges inward so they meet at the center.

Fold the bottom edge up to meet the top edge, then fold the left edge of the top layer down to align with the bottom edge.

Don’t forget to fold the small white triangle, too.

Fold the paper in half so the center becomes a mountain fold, with the right side of the paper facing up.

Open the pocket on the top layer and squash it to form a boot shape.

Finally, fold the tip of the boot into a small triangle to round it off, and you’re done.

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Also works as a finger puppet! Shima-enaga

[Easy Origami] How to Make a Long-tailed Tit

Also works as a finger puppet! Shima-enaga

The long-tailed tit, known as the “snow fairy,” lives in Hokkaido.

Its plush-like round shape and beady eyes are truly adorable.

This is an origami piece inspired by that bird.

Amazingly, it can also be used as a finger puppet—an idea kids will love.

First, fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold the left and right corners inward so they overlap at the center.

Flip the paper top to bottom, then fold the left and right corners back to form the wings.

Fold down the top corner, which becomes the head, to round it out, and tuck the bottom triangle inward to finish.

Use a pen to draw the wing patterns and face as the final touch.

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Maple leaf made from a single sheet of origami paper

Autumn Origami Paper Cutting [Origami] Maple Leaf — Made with a single sheet of origami paper♪ Great for paper-cutting beginners♪

Maple leaf made from a single sheet of origami paper

Try paper cutting! Here are ideas for making autumn leaves with a single sheet of origami paper.

How about creating a motif of cute, connected maple leaves to decorate your room? This time, two folding methods are introduced, so choose based on the age of the maker and how easy they are to do.

It’ll be fun to pick origami colors that match your image of maple leaves, such as red, orange, yellow, or brown.

When sketching with a pen, it’s also good to incorporate the distinctive features of maple leaves.

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Acorns and squirrels

Autumn origami for September and October [Origami] Papercutting: acorn and squirrel — let’s make it with a single sheet of origami paper! It’s simple and cute!

Acorns and squirrels

The squirrels holding big acorns are so cute! Here are some ideas featuring acorns and squirrels.

When you think of squirrels, they live by eating nuts and the like, right? This time, let’s make a pair of squirrels working together to carry a large acorn.

You’ll need scissors, origami paper, and a pen.

Choosing origami in your favorite colors will help set the mood.

First, fold the origami paper twice and sketch your outline.

Be careful not to mix up the orientation of the paper while you do this.

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