Easy flower craft ideas you can make with a single sheet of origami paper
Origami flowers in vibrant colors are often made as interior decorations for a room or as gifts for someone special.
Some people may feel they’re difficult because you add fine creases to express the petals or cut with scissors.
So in this article, we’ve put together an easy-to-make collection of flowers and folding methods using a single sheet of origami paper.
We’ll focus on beautifully colored flowers, including ones that are well known in Japan.
We hope you’ll enjoy the seasonal feeling as you have fun with origami.
Easy flower craft ideas you can make with a single sheet of origami paper (1–10)
Gentian
This is an origami gentian with beautiful bluish-purple flowers.
The flower meanings of gentian—“victory” and “sense of justice”—are said to come from the idea of overcoming illness, as the plant has been valued for its medicinal properties in traditional Chinese medicine.
It makes a great gift for someone wishing for success or as a flower to accompany a get-well message, so why not give it a try? Start folding from a pentagon made by creasing a square of origami paper, cutting it with scissors, and shaping it into five sides.
The folding is a bit intricate, so beginners may find it somewhat challenging.
For the finishing touch, curl the petals outward to give it a three-dimensional look!
Dahlia
Let’s make a dahlia in origami that captures its delicate beauty.
Dahlias, known for their large, showy blooms, are captivating for their vivid colors and the dimensional quality of their petals.
The key point in making one is to crease firmly as you fold.
Carefully align each petal and build up the shape with precision.
By changing colors and making dahlias in multiple hues, your room will instantly become more vibrant.
It’s also a great activity to do with children or to incorporate into day services at senior care facilities!
pansy
Pansies are one of the classic flowers you often see blooming in spring flower beds.
They also have the feature of blooming for a long time from autumn through spring.
This pansy can be made with a single sheet of origami, and creating crease lines and making step folds is an important point that also forms the base of the pansy.
Folding the lower petal area into a triangle and gently pushing it in will bring out the characteristic pansy look.
Pansies come in many colors, so try using various colors when folding them with origami.
Finish by drawing patterns with colored pencils or markers, and it’s complete.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)
Blooming from April to May, the dogwood is popular for its vivid yet delicate beauty.
Why not try expressing that beauty in origami? This method adds crease lines to the paper and finishes by folding it into the shape of a flower.
It may feel difficult at first if you’re not used to it, but keep going as you find your own tips and tricks! The result has a three-dimensional look, so making colorful dogwoods and arranging them into a wall decoration with a springtime, flower-field feel would be wonderful.
Flower papercut
Kirie—the art of creating beautiful patterns simply by folding and cutting origami—is a craft filled with surprise and discovery.
Fold the origami paper several times until it becomes a triangle.
Draw motifs like snowflakes or hearts, then cut them out with scissors.
The moment you unfold the paper and a completely unexpected pattern spreads out is pure excitement.
Depending on how you sketch the design and where you cut, you can create completely different works even with the same theme.
Choosing colored origami paper or adding glitter for the finishing touch makes the result more vibrant and striking.
Through the process, you can develop dexterity and a sense of design, and once displayed, the pieces brighten up any room.
cherry blossom
Origami cherry blossoms that evoke the arrival of spring.
Five-petaled flowers born from a single sheet of paper feel almost magical.
When you make a small cut with scissors, there’s a moment when the delicate petals open up, and it’s sure to make your eyes light up.
Display them in your room for the perfect spring decoration.
You can enjoy a handmade craft time with the whole family.
They also make a lovely gift.
Origami cherry blossoms filled with warm feelings are sure to touch the recipient’s heart.
Go ahead—pick up some cherry-pink origami paper and feel the arrival of spring yourself.
Balloon flower
Bellflowers (kikyō), also known as a seasonal word for autumn, have a cute, star-like shape and are perfect for wall decorations or wreaths.
Fold a small piece of origami paper, sketch the shape of the petals, and cut it out with scissors.
Also, trim the tip slightly to represent the center of the bellflower.
Open it up and—just like that—you’ve made a bellflower! If you’re arranging it for a wall display or wreath, try adding leaves or seasonal motifs for a lovely finish.