[For Kids] Simple and Cute Origami Ideas to Enjoy in February
Are you enjoying February origami with your kids? This season is full of special motifs like Setsubun ogres, Otafuku masks, and Valentine’s hearts.
It’s perfect for cozy days at home—an activity that keeps little fingers busy while learning about seasonal traditions.
In this article, we’ve gathered cute origami ideas that are just right for February.
They’re all easy to fold, so both children and adults can jump in without stress.
Display your finished pieces to instantly brighten up your room! Enjoy some origami time together.
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[For Kids] A Collection of Simple and Cute Origami Ideas to Enjoy in February (61–70)
gift box
Let me introduce an idea for a gift box that could also work as a Valentine’s decoration.
First, fold the origami in half by overlapping the left and right sides.
After making a crease, open it up and fold about 1 centimeter of the left and right edges inward.
Flip the paper over, then fold the left and right edges to meet the center crease, and flip it over again.
Fold down about 1 centimeter from the top edge, then squash the two pocket-like sections in the center into triangles.
This will become the ribbon part of the box.
Finally, fold up the bottom edge to form a square box shape, tuck it into the section you folded down earlier, and you’re done! Try making it in different colors.
ribbon
How about making a stylish bow, like a bow tie, to add to your Valentine’s gift wrapping? First, fold the origami paper horizontally to make a crease.
After folding both ends in slightly, rotate the paper and fold the sides toward the center.
Fold in a way that creates a bit of volume in the center of the bow.
As the paper will get thicker, use your fingers carefully to make precise folds.
Once it’s finished, shape it neatly—you might enjoy using it for wrapping or even for pretend play.
Snowflakes
We’ll show you how to make a classic winter motif: a snowflake.
For this idea, prepare two colors of 7.5 cm origami paper.
You’ll use four sheets of each color.
Fold all sheets into the same shape, then combine the parts to create the snowflake.
First, fold the origami into a triangle.
Next, fold the left corner up to meet the top corner.
Then fold the remaining right side of the base so it overlaps with the lower left edge.
Unfold back to the triangle shape, then open the left section of the triangle along the right crease.
Make sure the left corner overlaps the top corner of the first triangle.
Fold all the remaining sheets the same way, and combine the eight pieces to form your snowflake!
Body of an oni
How about making a cute two-head-tall oni? Let me introduce origami for the oni’s body.
This tutorial covers the body and the pants.
First, fold the body; then fold the pants so they wrap around it.
Once you’re done, fold the oni’s head separately and combine them.
The head alone looks nice, but adding the body gives it more presence.
By the way, you’ll draw the pattern on the pants with a pen, so adding a little twist could be fun—try an unusual design or even write some letters.
ogre’s iron club
Speaking of February events, there’s Setsubun.
People scatter beans to ward off evil and pray for health and happiness.
Here’s a perfect idea for Setsubun: an ogre’s club (kanabō) made from origami.
You’ll make it using a 15 cm sheet of origami paper cut in half.
Place the paper horizontally, then fold it in half by bringing the top and bottom edges together.
Open it after creasing, and fold the top and bottom edges to meet the crease.
Fold it in half by bringing the left and right edges together, then fold back leaving about 1 cm.
The folded-back section forms a pocket—squash it into a triangle.
That completes the handle.
Finally, tuck the opposite corner inward at four points to round it off, and you’re done!