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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 (31–40)

lily

[Origami] Lily Flower
lily

Here’s how to fold a simple lily flower using a single sheet of origami paper.

First, place the paper with the back side up and fold it into a square base.

With the open end at the top, fold the left and right edges toward the center to make crease lines.

Open along the creases, squash-fold, and flip the layers.

Next, again with the open end at the top, fold the left and right edges toward the center to make creases, then tuck the edges inward along the creases and fold the top corner down.

Turn one layer at a time and repeat the same steps.

Hold both corners on the open side, tuck the triangular sections inward, and fold the corner on the closed side toward the center line.

Once all sides are done, curl the tips on the open end with chopsticks or a pen to finish!

chrysanthemum

[Origami] How to fold a chrysanthemum (in Asoppa!) [Origami] How to fold chrysanthemums
chrysanthemum

When you think of autumn, chrysanthemums come to mind, don’t they? How about making chrysanthemum origami that showcases their elegance? It’s an adapted version of a boat origami model, so the steps aren’t too difficult.

It’s perfect to make with children or to use for craft activities at day service centers.

By folding carefully all the way to the end, you can capture the delicate petals of the chrysanthemum.

You can also use them as gifts for Respect for the Aged Day in autumn or as medals for sports days, so be sure to give it a try!

Lotus flower

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Lotus flower

I’ll show you how to fold an easy lotus flower using a single sheet of origami paper.

First, crease the paper once into a square and twice into a triangle.

Fold it twice using the “zabuton” (cushion) base, then flip it over and fold the “zabuton” base again.

Open it up and turn it to the front, then fold the four inner corners outward so that they align with the top crease.

Flip it over once more, and fold the four protruding corners up toward the center so they stand up.

Finally, fold the edges of the square from the back to the front, and you’re done! It turns out so beautiful that you won’t believe it’s made from just one sheet of origami—give it a try!

Gerbera

[Origami] Gerbera folded from a single sheet
Gerbera

An origami project you can enjoy in any season.

This time, we’ll show you how to fold a simple and beautiful gerbera.

The key is to make firm crease lines at the beginning and proceed step by step.

There’s a stage where you unfold the paper once and then refold it, so it may be a bit tricky until you get the hang of it.

If you work carefully to the end, you’ll finish with a unique, three-dimensional gerbera.

Its delicate design and colors will brighten up your room, making it perfect as a seasonal decoration or a lovely accent to a gift!

Nemophila

[Origami] Easy! I tried folding a nemophila! / Origami · Nemophila
Nemophila

Nemophila is known as a flower that blooms around April to May.

Its gradient of bluish purple and white is beautiful.

Here’s an idea to make a nemophila using a single sheet of origami.

First, fold and cut the origami into the specified shape, turning the square into a pentagon.

Then fold up the bottom edge of the paper along the straight line that connects the left and right corners.

Rotate the paper and fold all five sides in the same way.

This creates a new pentagonal crease in the center; consider this pentagon the base of the flower.

Make mountain folds at the five corners of the paper and flatten them to form the petals.

Fold any protruding corners outward, and you’re done!

In conclusion

We have introduced craft ideas for making origami flowers using a single sheet of paper. From designs themed around flowers that represent Japan to those popular overseas, you’ve likely discovered simple flowers you can create with just one sheet. You might delve deeper into different types of flowers, or try seasonal origami projects. Origami crafts are perfect for many settings—from preschool and kindergarten activities to recreational programs for seniors—so be sure to give them a try.