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)
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!
Three kinds of cosmos
Let’s make beautiful autumn flowers! Here are three ideas for cosmos.
What flowers come to mind when you think of autumn? There are chrysanthemums, spider lilies, salvias, and more, but this time, how about making cosmos, which you often see in flower beds? You’ll need pink or white origami paper, round stickers in yellow or orange, scissors, and a pen.
The video introduces three different methods, so choose the one that matches your image or the type you want to make.
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.
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.
water lily
From May onward, you can see water lilies blooming in park ponds.
Did you know you can easily make one with origami? All you need is a single sheet of origami paper.
First, fold the paper so the corners meet to make a cross-shaped crease.
Fold each corner toward the center three times in total.
Flip the paper over once, then again fold the corners toward the center.
The paper will get thick, so you might need to use a bit of force.
Next, fold the four corners and use those creases to start lifting and opening the paper.
After you’ve opened all four corners, pull the paper up from the bottom and continue opening it.
You’ll have a small but three-dimensional water lily.
It’s perfect for spring decorations!
peach blossoms
A perfect craft for Hinamatsuri and spring decorations, this peach blossom uses pink to create a festive touch.
Fold the origami paper along the diagonal, open it, then fold all four corners toward the center crease.
Since this step requires fine work, fold together with children while confirming each step.
Repeat this five times to make the petal pieces.
Add angles to each petal as you fold, adjusting them to create a soft, rounded shape.
Slightly rounding the petal tips makes the peach blossoms look more realistic.
Arrange the pieces and glue them together, and your cute peach blossom is complete.
Display the finished flowers on a wall or card to enjoy a warm, springlike atmosphere.
[Kids’ Origami] One-Sheet Projects! Easy Flower Ideas (21–30)
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.
