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Cute origami ideas

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

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 (161–170)

Advancing Hoo-Hoo Caterpillar

[Craft Play 056] How to Make a Huff-and-Puff Caterpillar – a toy that moves forward when you blow on it from above

Advancing Hoo-Hoo Caterpillar

Let me introduce the “Puff-Puff Caterpillar” that moves when you blow on it from above.

Prepare a felt-tip pen, scissors, and a sheet of origami paper, and let’s make it.

Take one half of the origami paper and fold it in half three times.

Using scissors, round off both ends of the folded strip.

Open it up fully, then firmly crease along the folds as mountain and valley folds.

Draw a face with the felt-tip pen, and it’s done! You can change the color of the origami to make different kinds of caterpillars, and it might be fun to hold a caterpillar race and play with them.

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flower bracelet

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How about making a springtime flower bracelet out of origami? Believe it or not, you can make it with just one sheet of paper.

As for the instructions, the petal part is a bit detailed.

But since all four sections are folded the same way, give it a try! You can also add variations to suit children’s ages and stages of development.

It might be fun to prepare a few motifs in advance—such as cherry blossoms, tulips, or four-leaf clovers—and let the kids choose whichever motif they like to attach to the bracelet they made.

Wearing a bright, festive bracelet on a walk is sure to put you in an even happier mood.

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Cherry Blossom Medal

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We’d like to introduce a cherry blossom medal that’s perfect for celebratory occasions like kindergarten entrance ceremonies, school entrance ceremonies, and class advancement ceremonies.

Because it involves some complex folding and the use of scissors, it’s a craft best suited for older kindergarteners and elementary school children.

It may look difficult at first, but since there are many repeated steps, kids will likely get the hang of it after folding it a few times.

It makes a lovely gift from teachers, of course, but also as a present made and given by current students.

We also recommend attaching a message card on the back.

Please put your heart into making it!

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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!

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Koinobori chopstick rest

How to fold an easy carp streamer chopstick rest using a single sheet of origami ♪

Koinobori chopstick rest

Having adorable koi-shaped streamers on the dining table makes the celebration even more festive.

Your child will surely love it, too.

This time, we’re introducing an easy-to-make koi streamer chopstick rest.

All you need is origami paper and a pen.

First, fold the paper in half vertically and horizontally to make crease lines, then fold one side and flip it over.

Fold it into quarters along the center line, fold the corners inward, and use a pen to draw original patterns such as eyes and scales.

Finally, overlap the paper at the mouth side, and you’ll have a three-dimensional, freestanding chopstick rest.

Give it a try!

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