Easy origami that delights the elderly. Enjoy a heart-lifting time with seasonal origami.

Hoppy Frog

[Origami] How to Make a Jumping Frog – Easy! [With Voice Commentary] Origami Jumping Frog / Grandma’s Origami

I think many origami creations are often enjoyed as decorations, but if they include a way to play with them, you can enjoy them for longer.

This is a frog mascot that you can keep playing with even after you make it, featuring a fun, bouncy hopping motion.

You fold a rectangular sheet of origami paper and shape it into a frog, and by carefully aligning the creases, you create the springiness needed for it to jump.

To better enjoy the hopping mechanism, it’s recommended not to press the creases too hard on purpose and to finish it with an overall soft touch.

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crab

[Origami] How to Fold a Crab [With Voice Commentary] Easy to Make with One Sheet! Origami for Kids

Let’s make a cute crab with a single sheet of origami! First, crease the diagonals and the vertical and horizontal lines, then collapse along the creases into a triangle.

With the tip pointing toward you, lift the left flap, fold it inward on a diagonal, and return it to the left.

Do the same on the right side and return it.

Next, fold down the top edge by a few millimeters, then fold the corners up on a diagonal.

Tuck the pointed bottom section inside, flip it over, and your crab is complete! Add eyes with stickers and draw a pattern on the crab’s belly with a pen before displaying it.

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Bee

[Origami] Easy and Cute Bee Folding Tutorial / Origami Bee Honeybee Insect Spring Origami

April, when we can feel the warmth, is also the time when insects become active.

It’s a season when many flowers bloom, so you’ll often see bees flying around fields and meadows.

Bees can seem scary because they sting, but how about cute honeybees? Some older adults might enjoy folding them with origami.

We’ll fold the face and body using separate sheets of paper.

Giving the overall shape a round look will make the piece feel cuter.

Add antennae and wings, and don’t forget to draw the black stripes that are characteristic of bees.

You can display it on the wall together with flower crafts, or attach it to other pieces like a wreath—both are recommended.

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Origami: cricket

[One sheet of origami] Easy! How to fold a 3D insect: “Cricket.” How to make a cricket with origami. It’s easy to make! [Bug]

The chirping of insects that echoes in autumn is a hallmark of the season.

There are many insects with beautiful calls—pine crickets, bell crickets, field crickets, and more—but this time, let’s try folding a three-dimensional cricket with origami.

It’s easy to make, so even seniors can enjoy creating it.

You only need a single sheet of origami paper, so no extra materials or difficult techniques are required.

Since it becomes three-dimensional when folded, you can display it on a desk or put it on a wall.

It might also be fun to make them in various colors and sizes.

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cat

Origami Cute Animals “Cat” Easy / How to Make an Easy Origami Cat

Cats are animals loved by a wide range of people, and their unique appearances—especially their patterns—really highlight their cuteness.

This activity is about folding an origami cat and then finishing it with patterns to suit each person’s taste.

Using diagonal creases as the basic guideline, follow steps that fold along those lines: make the ears sharp, and then shape the rest with a rounded feel overall.

Once the overall shape is set, use a pen to draw the patterns and facial expression to finish.

How you draw them will reflect the creator’s individuality.

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