Kids will love it! Easy origami ideas—great as gifts too!
How about creating a special moment with a moving origami gift that makes children’s eyes light up? Shake it and—pop! We’ll introduce origami ideas that look like ordinary paper crafts but are packed with playful surprises, like a cracker that makes a popping sound when you shake it, a top that spins smoothly, and cherry blossoms that bloom when sprinkled with water.
These moving origami creations are easy to make yet guaranteed to delight kids, perfect for birthdays and celebrations or even for a small everyday surprise.
Craft a heartfelt gift and enjoy a fun time together!
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Origami of Popular Characters, Creatures, and Foods (31–40)
Challenge from age 3! Currypanman
Let’s make Currypanman, who fights by blasting curry from his mouth, using a single sheet of brown origami.
Fold the paper in half to make a crease, then open it and fold the top edge down to meet the crease.
About 1 cm below the folded top edge, fold both left and right corners into triangles, then fold the bottom edge up to align with those points.
Next, fold the bottom corner into a triangle, fold the left and right edges inward, and then fold them back outward to create the curry-bun shape.
Finally, fold the top and bottom corners into small triangles to round them off, and you’re done!
croissant
Freshly baked and crispy bread is so delicious.
This time, I’ll show you how to fold a croissant out of paper! First, fold a sheet of origami paper into a triangle.
Open it up, then fold the top and bottom corners in toward the center crease.
Fold the left and right corners inward into small flaps.
Fold the paper in half along the center line, and keep tucking it in to form a croissant.
If you fold the left and right sides in a stepped, staircase-like way, you can represent the croissant’s rolled layers, making it look extra tasty! Making lots of them and playing pretend bakery would be fun too!
Cute in a row! How to fold a unicorn
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♬ BGM with a cute atmosphere(819050) – Kobaken Film
This origami idea is all about enjoying how it looks once it’s finished.
Making just one figure is charming, but lining up several highlights the differences in expressions and colors, creating a lively atmosphere.
The parts—such as horns, ears, and mane—are composed simply, giving a cohesive feel when displayed together.
Changing the color scheme alters the impression: focusing on soft hues creates unity, while scattering colors gives a pop finish.
Even with the same method, individuality emerges through the choice of expressions and colors, expanding the fun of comparing creations.
It’s an idea that’s enjoyable not only to make, but also to spend time displaying the pieces and showing them to each other.
Make it with two sheets of origami! Dreamy-cute unicorn
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♬ Heartwarming cute bell and piano band BGM(896207) – Yatto_Aetane
A unicorn made with two sheets of origami paper looks extra cute when you use pastel colors.
The gentle hues match the unicorn’s aesthetic, and the finished figure seems as if it leapt straight out of a fantasy world.
The key step is making a slit with scissors and inserting the mane into it.
By inserting rather than gluing, you create depth and a sense of movement.
The mood changes dramatically depending on the color combination: soft tones give a fluffy, delicate feel, while strong contrasts result in a bold, eye-catching piece.
It’s an origami idea that lets you enjoy the making process and be satisfied with how it looks when finished.
Easy with a single card! Pikachu & Eevee
Pikachu, a figure that could be called the very symbol of Pokémon! Get some yellow origami paper and let’s fold it.
First, fold it in half vertically to make a crease and open it, then fold both sides in toward that crease.
Next, fold it in half from the other direction to make a crease and open it, then fold only one side in toward that crease and open it again.
Using the creases you’ve made, form a boat-like shape.
On the side where you didn’t make the boat, fold a small section upward, and round off the outline’s corners to finish.
If you switch the origami color to a brown tone, it can become Eevee, too! Flip it to the front and use a pen or round stickers to draw Pikachu’s and Eevee’s faces.
Cute and easy! Origami unicorn
Let’s combine colorful origami to make a cute unicorn.
Use one sheet of origami for the unicorn’s head and one for the body.
Make the unicorn’s mane and horn with the same origami paper, but finish them colorfully by pasting your favorite colors of origami on top or by coloring them.
Draw the face to complete the unicorn’s head.
Shape the unicorn’s body so it looks like a sitting dog.
After folding, color in the hooves.
Finally, attach the head and body to finish! Try making unicorns with manes in all sorts of colors and display them.
How to Make an Easy Wobbuffet (Origami)
Wobbuffet, with its memorable cry of “Wobbuffet!”, has a name that’s just the same.
Prepare light blue origami paper, first fold it into a triangle twice, changing the orientation, and leave it folded into a triangle for now.
Open it while leaving a little in the center, flip it over, and fold both ends toward the center.
Flip it over again and fold both ends toward the center to make a long, slender body.
Make a small cut in the middle and open it outward to form the legs.
Finally, fold the corners of the head area, and your Wobbuffet is complete.
Be sure to draw its distinctive face, too!