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 (41–50)
bear
Bear-themed goods and stuffed animals are popular with everyone from children to adults.
Many girls probably also like cute bear origami.
When you make a bear’s rounded face and body with origami, some designs can involve complicated steps.
At times like that, folding together with your child can become a nice time to bond.
There’s a wide range of bear origami designs, including teddy bears and Rilakkuma.
Try searching online or in books for bear origami you like and give it a try.
Cute Origami Ideas (51–60)
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.
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.
Best friends rabbits
The combination of hearts and rabbits is so cute! Here are some ideas for friendly rabbits.
You might have a chance to make rabbit crafts for the autumn moon-viewing event.
These heart-and-rabbit ideas are perfect for that.
It would also be lovely to layer this piece and stick it inside a full moon made from yellow origami.
Choose any colors you like for the origami.
Colored paper is great, but using white origami might be adorable too.
Be sure to give it a try!
penguin
Penguins are popular not only with girls, but also with children and adults.
Penguin-themed goods and picture books are also popular.
Let’s try folding an origami penguin.
Since it’s made from a single sheet of origami paper, the white back side is important too.
Start by making the crease lines, then fold.
Fold with the colored side facing up, and then flip it over.
The white side will become the beak and belly.
Color the beak yellow and draw the eyes to finish.
By changing the folding method, you can also make a penguin with its feet lifted, so try out different variations.
Frappuccino
The “Frappuccino” you can make from a single sheet of origami features a three-dimensional cup and softly puffed whipped cream.
The steps are simple, and as you fold the corners inward, it gradually takes on the shape of a real drink.
Finish by inserting a thin, rolled strip of origami as a straw to give it a more authentic look.
You can also draw patterns with a pen to customize it—chocolate-style, berry-style, and more.
It’s perfect for display and for pretend play.
Easy for small hands to make, this origami sweet is ideal for a fun parent-child crafting time.
croissant
We’re excited to share an idea for a “croissant” with a charmingly plump shape.
There are no complicated steps—just layered folds to create dimension—so it’s easy even for young children to make.
The finished piece looks so realistic and delicious that you’ll want to put it on display.
Change the color and you can play around with variations like chocolate croissants.
Folding together as a parent and child naturally creates a fun, shared moment, with smiles gently added to the creation.
Simple yet warm, this food-themed origami is a highly recommended project.