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 for accessory and gift (1–10)
ring
The push pop that makes the feeling of pressing addictive.
This is an origami idea that turns it into a ring.
Rings often have a girly image, but I think this design is also great for boys.
If you’re looking for an idea that anyone can enjoy regardless of gender, why not give it a try? Adults will probably find the steps easy, so making lots of them won’t feel like a chore.
Make them in various colors and let the kids choose their favorite!
sword
Origami swords are perfect for nurturing children’s creativity.
They’re easy to make and have a realistic impact, so kids are sure to love them.
Another plus is that children can put their own ideas to use by changing the colors and sizes.
Playing together with friends or parents also strengthens their bonds.
And when they play pretend battles with the swords they’ve made, they can transform into brave warriors!
bracelet
Why not try making a “Heart Bracelet” that’s sure to captivate kids? Its colorful, pop design makes it perfect as a gift for friends, too! If you make it together as a parent-child activity, you can have fun while fostering creativity and fine motor skills.
Among origami accessories, this idea is especially appealing to lovers of all things cute.
It’s guaranteed to bring out smiles from the kids!
Heart Medal
How about making a heart-shaped medal as a gift for yourself for working hard, or for friends and parents? You can use an origami heart as it is, or make one from a rectangle folded in half.
Once you’ve folded the heart, attach a ribbon so it can be worn around the neck.
If you’re worried the folded parts might come undone, we recommend securing them with glue or tape.
Make medals in different colors and give them to lots of people!
Heart Ring
I’m going to show you how to make a ring—something every girl loves—using origami.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and cut it into four equal pieces.
First, fold the paper in half, then fold it in half two more times.
When you open it up, you’ll see seven horizontal crease lines.
These lines are very important, so make sure to crease them sharply.
From here, you’ll fold along those lines; the steps aren’t too difficult, so try using shiny paper or cute patterns—whatever you like.
If the small size makes it hard to fold, you can use a full sheet to make a larger version and enjoy it as a bracelet!
Origami Mickey Headband
Let’s make a Mickey headband using four sheets of origami paper! The basic folding method is simple: fold the paper into a triangle, then keep folding along the creases you’ve made.
Both the base and the ears are very easy folds, so even children can give it a try.
Fold two identical pieces for the base and connect them, then insert the ear pieces to complete the Mickey headband! If you add a ribbon, it turns into a Minnie headband.
When wearing it, use hairpins or attach it to a real headband to secure it in place!
shuriken
Origami shuriken are a wonderful pastime that kids can get totally absorbed in.
They’re easy to make, so children around ages 3 to 5 can enjoy them too.
Use different colored paper and you’ll end up with lots of colorful shuriken! Kids can play at being ninjas, which helps develop their imagination.
Just be careful to make sure nothing they throw hits someone and causes an injury!