Cute Origami Ideas for Girls
We’ve gathered origami ideas for girls.
From items you can use for doll play and pretend shops to animals and characters girls love, cute letters, and fun toys you can play with—we’ll introduce lots of ideas that girls will enjoy!
If you’re looking for easy origami kids can make or ideas you can make for your child, please use this as a reference.
Origami is said to be great for early childhood development, so keep trying new things.
If you make something cute, it would be fun to trade with friends, too!
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[For Girls] Cute Origami Ideas (21–30)
Cute! A unicorn faceNEW!
How about making a cute unicorn face from a single sheet of origami? This idea features a stylized, deformed face shape.
The key point is the mane.
By making small cuts in the paper with scissors and folding those sections, you add movement to an otherwise simple design.
The impression changes depending on how you make the slits and folds, letting you enjoy creative experimentation.
In the finishing step, drawing the eyes and mouth can dramatically change the expression, showcasing each maker’s individuality.
Differences in color choices and line thickness also affect the mood, so even with the same method, each piece turns out unique.
It’s an origami idea that lets you truly enjoy the process of making.
Cute and easy! How to fold a balloonNEW!
Origami balloons are highly recommended for those looking for decorations for a birthday message card or a little accent for a short letter.
The curled strips of paper create a fluffy, balloon-like look—such a clever touch.
The balloon part is surprisingly easy: just fold the paper a few times to gradually make it round.
For the string, cut origami paper into thin strips and wrap them around a pen to give them a springy curl.
You can make them quickly, so you’ll probably want to make a lot.
It’s also nice that you can choose colors to match the season—white like snow in winter, blue like the sea in summer, and so on.
That irresistibly puffy feel! A star-shaped box
Let’s try making an origami box with a fun shape: it has a small opening and a plump, rounded interior.
The puffy shape looks cute, and the overall star-like form makes it even more adorable.
After folding to a certain point, use scissors to cut about halfway.
When you unfold the cut piece, it becomes a pentagon.
Fold this pentagonal origami into the shape of a box.
Adjust the opening and the bottom, and you’ll have a plump, star-shaped box.
You can put in small items, of course, as well as little treats like candies or chocolates.
Mini paper bag
How about a cute paper bag that can hold small items or sweets? First, start by folding it into a triangle twice to make creases.
There are some detailed steps, but don’t worry—just keep folding along the crease lines you make as you go.
In the final stage, when shaping it into a box, there’s a slightly tricky part where you tuck one end into a gap on the other side, so try doing it together with a parent or guardian.
Once you close the lid, the contents won’t spill, so it also works as a gift bag for parents or friends! Try making it with origami that has cute patterns or character designs.
Cool! A box with a ribbonNEW!
Let’s use two sheets of origami paper to make a cool lidded box with a big ribbon! First, for the box (the side that holds items), fold the entire sheet inward toward the crisscrossed diagonal crease lines, progressively folding everything toward the center.
For the lid, fold it into a triangle twice, open it into a pouch, and fold both sides into squares; then, on the sides where the corners aren’t open, fold small triangles.
Once that’s done, unfold it once, then shape the lid along the crease lines while also forming the ribbon.
Apply glue to any parts that flap or lift to secure them.
Combine it with the box you made first, and you’re done!
No scissors needed! How to fold MimikyuNEW!
Mimikyu is known for its distinctive look of wearing a tattered cloth like Pikachu.
Let’s fold it using slightly duller yellow origami than Pikachu! First, fold in half vertically and open to make a crease.
Fold both edges toward the crease, then fold in half from the opposite direction as well.
Using the new crease, fold one edge toward the center to create another crease.
Open it up along the creases to form a boat-like shape.
Fold one end upward and slightly lower the other end to create the ears.
On the side opposite the ears, fold upward to make a step in the center, then create a pinch between the face and the body, and spread the bottom out like the hem of a skirt.
Finally, draw Mimikyu’s face and you’re done! Since it can be made without scissors, it’s recommended even for small children.
How to fold PiplupNEW!
Piplup, the Water-type starter from the fourth-generation Diamond and Pearl series.
You can make it easily with a single sheet of blue origami! With the colored side facing in, fold into a triangle twice, then open it once.
Fold both ends up toward the crease you made.
Flip it over, fold the top layer of the origami down in half, open it, and make a crease.
Fold it down again so it goes just a little past that crease, then fold it up slightly to align with the first crease line you made.
Fold the corners at the top, bottom, left, and right of the face, and draw Piplup’s face with a pen to finish!
A relatively easy ribbon origamiNEW!
Here’s how to fold a ribbon you can use in many situations.
Fold the square into three equal parts.
Fold the bottom layer up to align with the top edge.
Now fold the top edge down to align with the bottom edge.
Fold the top and bottom to meet at the center, then fold the upper-right center layer up to align with the top edge.
Now fold the top edge down to align with the bottom edge.
Fold the top and bottom to meet at the center, then fold up to the upper-right center.
Squash-fold the center into a square shape.
After turning it over, open the left and right sides into a ribbon shape and adjust to finish!
The petals are 3D! How to fold a cute cosmos flowerNEW!
Here’s how to fold a cosmos with eight petals using four sheets of origami paper.
Use your preferred colors for the flower sections and yellow origami for the center.
For the petal parts, make crease lines on 5 cm square origami paper, then fold along those creases.
Each sheet makes two petals.
Cut the tips of the petals into a jagged shape to represent the cosmos.
After making four petal parts, combine and adjust them.
For the center, take a long, narrow strip of yellow origami paper and make lots of small cuts in it.
Assemble it with the flower to finish.
You’ll create a cosmos with beautifully three-dimensional petals.
ribbon
It’s really handy to know how to make a simple, cute ribbon using origami or colored paper you have at home.
Once you master the folding method, you can change the size, color, and pattern to suit various purposes—that’s part of the charm.
Use fancier materials and it works great for gift wrapping, or make lots and decorate your room’s walls or windows.
Beyond origami, you can also use fabric to turn them into hair clips or elastic hair accessories.
If you know the basic method, you can use these cute ribbon folds in many situations—so be sure to learn them and give them a try!
