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 (51–60)
Opanchu Usagi
“O-Panchu Usagi,” which became popular on social media, is loved by young people for its teary eyes and pink body wearing white underpants.
A wide variety of O-Panchu Usagi merchandise is available, too.
An origami version of O-Panchu Usagi would also delight girls.
Try folding the parts for the face, body, and underpants with origami paper.
It’s also fun to draw the distinctive facial features.
How about making O-Panchu Usagi with various expressions—smiling, crying, troubled, and more?
gum
Cut the origami paper in half and fold it while shaping it, and you’ll end up with a piece of gum that looks just like the real thing, wrapped in paper.
If you draw your favorite illustrations or designs on the wrapper with a pen, it gives it an original touch and makes it even more fun.
You can even make a special case from another sheet of origami, put the gum inside, and it will look just like the real deal! If you add a twist so that the inside turns into a notepad when you open the gum, you can play while writing notes or leaving messages, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.
It’s an origami “sweet” you can make with simple materials, and with a little creativity, the ways to play expand dramatically.
chocolate
Line up little square chocolates made from origami inside a matching origami box, and you get an adorable piece that looks just like a gift.
Fill it not only with brown chocolates but also with pink, white, and yellow ones to make it visually vibrant and double the fun of making.
Each piece uses a simple folding method, so as you create them little by little, you can enjoy it with a collector’s mindset—that’s part of the charm.
It’s fun to display and to play with, and if you work on it together as a parent and child, it’ll feel like running your very own chocolate shop.
You can’t eat them, but these origami sweets are a delight to look at.
Totoro
Here’s an introduction to Totoro origami, still popular thanks to the film.
There are three sizes of Totoro, and each can be folded from a single sheet of origami paper.
Which size of Totoro is most popular with girls? Try making your favorite Totoro! It also sounds fun to fold acorns and corn from the movie out of origami.
My Neighbor Totoro is a film enjoyed by people of all ages, and it makes a great topic to share with children—so folding Totoro origami can be a nice way to communicate while you create together.
Cute Origami Ideas (61–70)
Kirby of the Stars
Kirby is one of Nintendo’s signature characters, and his pink, round appearance is adorable.
Let’s recreate Kirby’s cute, round design with origami.
The most important point is how to turn a square sheet of origami paper into a round shape: by making creases and unfolding, gradually refine the corners into smaller angles.
While rounding the overall form, you’ll also shape the arms and legs from the same single sheet, which gives the model a cohesive look.
Once the shape is set, color the feet red and draw the facial features to finish the whole piece.
Origami The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Let me show you how to make The Very Hungry Caterpillar with origami.
Prepare six sheets of origami paper and cut them into quarters.
Using the cut pieces, make two types of parts and combine them.
The folding methods are similar, but there are differences, so be careful about the orientation as you fold.
When assembling each part, interlock them so that the two types alternate.
The key is to combine them in order without mixing up the sequence or the parts.
Kids will be delighted when the caterpillar wiggles and squirms when you hold it!
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.