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 (81–90)
Easy! Heart Bookmark
A heart-shaped bookmark that’s perfect as a small gift! Place a sheet of origami cut in half (1/2) horizontally, fold it in half top to bottom to make a crease.
Open it, then fold the top and bottom edges to the center crease and crease again.
Fold the right edge in to match the distance between the creases, and flip the paper over.
Fold the top-right and bottom-right corners in to the center line to make triangles, then flip the paper over and fold along the base of the triangles.
Flip the paper over again and reposition it so the folded section is at the top.
Open the pocketed sections and squash-fold so the paper becomes a rectangle, then fold the four top corners into small triangles—and you’re done.
Easy! How to fold a heart
It’s simple yet very cute, and depending on how you arrange it, it’s perfect as a gift, decoration, or a little accent on a card.
Even beginners can fold it easily, so you can enjoy it right away.
Here, we’ve put together clear steps for making a quick and cute heart.
First, turn the origami over, place a corner facing you, and fold it into a triangle twice.
After folding a corner up to the center line, turn it upside down and fold the other corner up so it aligns with the edge.
Fold both corners up to meet the center line.
Finally, fold the four corners to shape a heart, and you’ll have an adorable result!
How to fold a cute heart-shaped box
Here’s an idea for making a heart-shaped box using two sheets of origami paper.
First, make precise creases, then form a three-dimensional square tube.
Once you have the tube, indent one pair of opposite sides on one end to create two triangles, and sink-fold the top corners of those triangles.
Make two of these and combine them to form a heart shape.
The creasing step is extremely important, so press the paper firmly with your fingers to set the folds well.
As long as the creases are clean, turning it into a tube won’t be difficult.
Cute heart letter
You’ll need two sheets of origami paper because the letter and the heart are made separately.
First, place the paper face up with one edge toward you.
Fold it in half into a square twice to make creases, then fold the front edge up to the center line twice.
Next, fold both corners up into triangles.
Fold the left and right edges inward to align with the triangles.
Fold the top corner down to meet the center—your letter is done.
For the heart, fold the origami paper into a square twice to make creases.
Fold the front edge up to the center, then fold both left and right edges to the center.
Fold both pre-folded edges up to the center.
Fold the front edge up to the top edge, then keep folding so the heart appears on the back—done! Slip the heart into the letter.
How to fold a cute flower-shaped little box
Here’s a cute idea for a box that blossoms open in a flash.
First, fold an origami paper into a triangle twice, open up the pocketed part and squash it to make a square.
Place it with the corner that will be the center of the piece pointing down, then fold both bottom edges in to meet the center line.
Do the same on both sides.
Using these creases, open the pocketed sections again and squash them, then fold both side corners of every face in to meet the center line.
Fold the top corner down at the color boundary, then gently open it up to form a box.
Make two of these boxes and stack them to complete the flower box.
Perfect for bookmarks! Heart with roe
Please prepare a strip of origami paper cut into quarters.
Fold it to align the left/right and top/bottom edges to make a cross crease, then open it and place the origami with the white side up.
Place it horizontally.
Next, fold the left and right edges inward by about 1 cm, flip the paper over, and fold the corners of the folded sections into triangles aligning them with the center line.
Flip the paper over again, and this time fold inward along the bases of the triangles on the left and right.
Open the pocket on the back side of the folded section and squash it, then fold both top corners of the squashed part into triangles.
You should now have a neat heart on the back.
Finally, fold the left and right sides to meet the center line to shape it into a heart, and you’re done!
Square box with lid
Let’s make a cute lidded trinket box.
Rotate the paper and fold it into thirds twice to create creases for a 3×3 grid.
Add diagonal creases to the corner squares, then fold along the creases to form the box shape.
For the lid, first do a zabuton fold with the origami paper, then fold the top, bottom, left, and right edges in sequence to meet at the center.
Unfold those sections, and using the creases as guides, repeat the same folds once more.
Leave the two corners that are diagonal from the first folds intact, open all the other folded parts, and collapse into a box shape.
Next, tuck the rim inward to make the side height one-half.
Finally, attach a bead as a handle, and you’re done!
How to fold a puffy heart
This is a heart origami that you finish by blowing air into it.
First, fold the origami paper in half.
Once you’ve made the crease, open it up, rotate the paper so the crease runs vertically, fold up the bottom edge about 5 mm, then fold the paper in half, matching the top edge to the bottom.
Next, fold both top corners down to meet the bottom edge to form triangles.
Fold those corners back so they align with the outer edges, crease well, then unfold.
Now fold both corners so their tips meet the starting points of the inner creases.
Fold the top edge corners, which were first folded inward, outward, and tuck them into the gaps of the corners you just folded.
Finally, fold the corners to round the overall shape and you’re done.
Blow air into it to shape it, and the heart is complete.
A box shaped like candy
This is an adorable candy-shaped box that adds a little surprise to everyday life.
The idea involves a series of steps that create fine creases.
Using those creases, you’ll ultimately form a hexagon in the center with triangles on either side, finishing it in the shape of a candy.
Since the creases are crucial, please proceed carefully with each step.
If the creases are properly made, the shape will hold without needing tape or other fasteners.
Use polka-dot or striped origami paper for a fun, pop look.
A simple and stylish box
This is a simple and stylish tall origami box with a clean, attractive shape! First, with an edge facing you, crease the paper into eighths both vertically and horizontally.
Next, fold it into a triangle twice to make creases, then add creases to the left and right sides.
It’s important to align the creases precisely when folding.
Once you’ve made creases at all four points, fold along them from the sides so that all faces form the shape of a box.
Finally, firmly crease each edge again to refine the shape, and you’re done! It can be used as a small container or for wrapping, making it a handy, easy-to-make practical item.