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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 (171–180)

chick

[Origami] Easy and Cute Round Chick Folding Tutorial ◇ Origami Chick, Egg, Easter Egg, Spring, Yellow Bird, Baby Chick ◇

chick

Introducing an adorable, round-shaped chick.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper, fold it into a triangle, then fold the left and right corners upward and make diagonal folds along the edges.

Fold down the chick’s wing sections, and adjust the overall shape while checking the balance to create a rounded look.

For the chick’s face, using colored pens or round stickers is recommended.

For the egg, make creases as you fold, then make small open folds at the corners to create the egg’s jagged edge.

Once you attach the finished chick to the egg, you’ll have a perfect chick craft for springtime Easter!

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Easter egg

[Origami] Easy with just one sheet! Cute Easter Bunny Egg Folding Method / Bunny Egg, Easter Bunny, Spring Origami Easter Egg

Easter egg

Easter is a festival that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

It takes place in spring, and rabbits and eggs are considered its symbols.

Let’s incorporate Easter into our crafts! Here, we introduce how to make a bunny Easter egg using a single sheet of origami paper.

The colored side of the paper becomes the egg portion, so using bright colors or various patterned origami will make it look extra cute.

Make lots of them and line them up as decorations to instantly brighten up your room.

Be sure to try making them together with children!

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water lily

How to fold a water lily flower [origami] No voice ♪ It’s easier to make than you think ♪ Voiceless

water lily

From May onward, you can see water lilies blooming in park ponds.

Did you know you can easily make one with origami? All you need is a single sheet of origami paper.

First, fold the paper so the corners meet to make a cross-shaped crease.

Fold each corner toward the center three times in total.

Flip the paper over once, then again fold the corners toward the center.

The paper will get thick, so you might need to use a bit of force.

Next, fold the four corners and use those creases to start lifting and opening the paper.

After you’ve opened all four corners, pull the paper up from the bottom and continue opening it.

You’ll have a small but three-dimensional water lily.

It’s perfect for spring decorations!

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a bouquet of tulips

[Easy Origami] How to Make a Tulip Bouquet for Graduation and School Entrance ♡ With Ribbon, Message Card, and Wrapping

a bouquet of tulips

Fun to make and delightful to receive! Here are some ideas for a bouquet of tulips.

What you’ll need: origami paper in your favorite colors cut into quarters, origami paper for the stems, origami paper for the wrapping, a ribbon made from origami paper, scissors, and glue.

The appeal of this idea is that the steps are simple and easy to follow.

For the stems, you can trim and shape them with scissors, so don’t worry if things shift a bit as you fold! For the wrapping paper, using patterned origami paper works nicely too.

Feel free to get creative and add your own touches!

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A child wearing a helmet

Origami for Children's Day: How to Fold a Child Wearing a Kabuto (Samurai Helmet)

A child wearing a helmet

Let me introduce a child wearing a kabuto (samurai helmet), perfect for the Tango no Sekku (Boys’ Festival).

You will need one sheet of origami paper for the helmet, one for the crest (kuwagata), eye stickers, cheek stickers, a pen, and glue.

If you don’t have stickers, you can draw them with a pen instead.

First, fold the helmet by matching the corners along the diagonal to make a crease, then mark the center point.

Fold along the mark, and use that as a guide for the next folds—it makes the process easier.

The kuwagata involves some small, detailed folds, but if you show an example, your child may be able to make it well.

Try using your favorite colors and drawing different faces to have fun with it.

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