Children’s Origami: Easy Single-Sheet Flower Ideas
Origami creations are super handy for wall decorations and crafts!
In this article, we’ll introduce flower ideas you can make with just one sheet of origami paper.
There are many familiar flowers for kids, such as cherry blossoms, tulips, dandelions, and morning glories.
Since this is aimed at children, the folding methods are simple and the steps aren’t too many.
If you want to try making origami flowers, use this as a guide and give it a try.
You can add stems or stick them onto wrapping paper to make a bouquet.
Perfect for gifts!
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[Kids’ Origami] One-Sheet Wonders! Easy Flower Ideas (11–20)
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.
water lily
This water lily looks difficult but is actually very easy.
The final step is a bit delicate, but it’s still doable for children.
First, do the “cushion fold” twice by folding each corner toward the center.
Flip the paper over and do one more cushion fold.
Fold the four corner tips slightly inward, then flip the paper over again and lift the four corners in the center to the opposite side.
Be careful not to use too much force here, or the paper may tear.
Finally, turn the remaining back-side corners to the front in the same way to give the flower a rounded shape, and you’re done!
Sumire
Let’s fold a violet—an adorable flower you can enjoy even in winter—using origami.
First, fold the paper in half into a square twice, then into a triangle twice to make creases, and unfold.
Next, fold it into a triangle twice with the white side facing out, then open and squash one of the triangle halves into a square.
After that, open the corners to form the petals.
This part has a few delicate steps, so take care.
There are four petals, and you’ll fold each one the same way.
Take your time and finish each petal neatly.
The result will be a three-dimensional violet that’s far more beautiful than you’d imagine.
Once it’s done, attach a stem and display it in your room!
Dahlia
Here’s an idea for a “dahlia” that’s often folded as a medal for children.
Up to a certain point, the folding method is the same as the “trick boat.” If you make crisp creases first, it will be easier to fold.
Dahlias are characterized by having many petals, so fold carefully, even the small parts, so the petals look neat.
The center tends to lift up, so press the creases firmly with your fingers like ironing.
If the lifting bothers you, it’s recommended to secure it with a round sticker or similar.
Smiling flower
Here’s a cute idea for a smiling flower.
Do the “zabuton fold” (folding each corner of the origami paper into the center) twice, then simply unfold the folded corners one by one outward.
That’s all it takes to make the flower! Once the flower is done, draw your favorite face in the center.
You can use a pen, add round stickers for the cheeks, or even put on your favorite character sticker.
It would make a great wall decoration for a nursery or kindergarten—kids are sure to love it!
carnation
It’s an idea for making a carnation using a single sheet of origami.
You can easily create a gentle-looking carnation, so it’s fun to make with children.
First, fold the paper into a triangle twice, then open the pocketed part and flatten it.
Next, turn one layer over where you flattened it and fold the triangular section downward.
Repeat this in four places.
Finally, fold the origami in half and make an inside reverse fold at the pointed part to finish.
The completed carnation is perfect as a Mother’s Day gift.
Give it a try!
peony
The peony, also known as the “king of a hundred flowers,” is also famous as a word used to describe a beautiful woman.
In fact, peonies are large flowers, with blooms measuring about 10 to 20 centimeters across.
Here’s an idea for making such a peony with origami.
The steps are basically simple—just folding along lines and aligning corners—but it can be hard to picture the finished shape, and it’s also easy to miss if you fold something out of order, which makes it a bit challenging in that sense.
Still, as long as you check each step as you go, there should be no problem, so take your time and fold it calmly.
Poppy
Here’s how to make a poppy from a single sheet of origami paper.
First, fold the paper using the boat base.
Open up the four corners and squash-fold them.
Fold the inner left and right corners up to align with the edges, fold up to the center line, then fold once more along that line.
Squash-fold along the center.
Repeat the same steps on the other side.
Lift the creases, then cut along the creases with scissors.
Tilt the lifted section to the right and layer it on top.
Do the same for the others, cutting and layering alternately left and right.
Open it out and fold the four corners straight in, aligning them with the lines.
Fold any protruding corners inward, then use the “zabuton” (cushion) fold.
Turn it over and tuck the four corners into the bottom edges.
Turn it back to the front and make vertical slits about 5 mm long at the inner square’s corners.
Fold the slit sections to the back, and you’re done! Adding a round sticker in the center makes it look cute.
rapeseed blossoms
Here’s an idea for making rapeseed flowers using small origami paper.
Fold the paper in half into a triangle twice, then squash both of the pocket-like sections flat.
With the opening of the origami at the top, fold both lower edges in to meet the center line.
Flip it over and do the same on the back.
Fold the bottom corner up to align with the base of the triangle, then round off the top corner with scissors.
Finally, open the rounded part outward from the inside, and you’re done! If you make several and stick them onto construction paper, they’ll look just like real rapeseed flowers.
cosmos
I’ll show you an easy way to fold a cosmos flower that’s perfect for autumn! Start with the colored side down and fold it like a boat.
Open up the four corners with your fingers and squash-fold them flat.
Lift one layer and fold it to meet the center line, then unfold it.
Repeat the same steps on the other sides.
Fold the four top corners down to align with the edges, then cut along the folds with scissors.
Next, make eight cuts along the lines, stopping about halfway to the center.
Fold each of the cut corner sections inward to the center point.
Finally, slightly curl the petal parts, and you’re done! Adding a round sticker in the center makes it extra cute.