A chic and cute leaf umbrella for adults

[Origami] Decorative “Leaf Umbrella” ~Original Origami by Oriya Komachi~

The umbrellas we usually use might be replaced by leaves for tiny creatures.

Just imagining such a small world of living things makes us feel gentle, doesn’t it? This time, let’s make a leaf umbrella with origami.

Prepare one sheet of regular-size origami and one quarter-size sheet.

Fold the regular-size sheet in half twice into a square, then open it once to a rectangle and shape it into a leaf.

Some steps are a bit complex, but proceed carefully while making firm creases.

Fold the quarter-size sheet into a thin strip to create the stem, then combine it with the leaf to finish.

How about also making creatures like a snail and displaying them together?

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You can make the whole body! Squirrel origami

[Autumn Animal Origami] How to Fold a Squirrel (Full Body) with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Easy Squirrel Tutorial / Tatsukuri

Let’s make a cute animal squirrel with origami.

First, fold the paper diagonally to make a crease.

With the white side facing up, fold the left and right corners in to meet at the center.

Open it once the creases are made, then fold again along those creases in the same way.

Fold the paper in half along the horizontal center line so that the white side is on the outside.

Next, take the top layer of the top corner and fold it down to match the height of the upper corners of the triangles on the left and right.

Fold the remaining top corner to the back.

Fold the left and right sides at positions about 1 cm outside the vertical center line, then fold the left, right, and bottom corners to align with the slightly visible triangular corners.

Now the squirrel’s face is complete.

We also introduce how to make the body, so please try making it too!

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Cute autumn-leaf origami

Here’s an idea for a maple leaf made by combining parts.

If you use 7.5 cm origami paper, you’ll get a nicely sized leaf.

First, fold the paper into a triangle to make a crease, then open it.

Place the paper so the crease runs horizontally, and fold the left edge in to meet the crease.

Next, fold the right corner toward the center and tuck it underneath the section you just folded.

With the isosceles triangle positioned upside down, fold the top edge from both sides to align with the center line.

Open the small triangles on the left and right into diamond shapes, and one part is complete.

Make five identical parts, stack and glue them together, then roll another piece of origami to make the stem and attach it.

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A flapping pigeon

Origami That Delights Babies: Flapping Pigeon ☆ “Action Pigeon” [With Voice Commentary]

Focus on movement! Here’s an idea for a flapping pigeon that moves.

Many children are drawn to moving toys, right? While origami often brings to mind flat creations, it turns out you can make pieces that move and flap, too! This time, let’s make a cute, flapping pigeon.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen.

Pigeons are familiar birds for children, aren’t they? If your child enjoys spotting pigeons while out on walks or trips, give this a try!

Pop-up card

When you open the card, multiple hearts pop out.

Here’s how to make a card that’s sure to delight children who love heart shapes.

Draw a heart on construction paper, then draw several smaller hearts inside it.

Cut out the hearts with scissors, but there’s a key point: make your cuts so the heart shapes aren’t completely separated—don’t cut them all the way through.

Attach the heart-shaped construction paper to the card base.

Apply double-sided tape to the center and the tip of each heart slit.

This creates the pop-up mechanism.

Add a heartfelt message to finish.

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roly-poly toy

Make it with a variety of motifs! Here are some ideas for roly-poly toys (okiagari-koboshi).

Okiagari-koboshi are traditional Japanese toys that, even when knocked over, immediately return to an upright position.

Their movement is amusing, and they’re fun for children to watch.

This time, let’s try making okiagari-koboshi with origami.

You can create them with various motifs—like daruma dolls, strawberries, rabbits, or frogs—so making them in children’s favorite motifs will surely delight them.

amulet

Super easy! How to make a good-luck charm (Sumikkogurashi, origami)

Even after your childcare practicum ends, how about giving the children a protective charm as a way of saying it will keep watching over them in your place? It would be wonderful if they kept it with them all the time! Using origami, you can make a charm with simple steps.

Add a little bell to the cord or draw a favorite character, and it’s sure to capture the kids’ interest even more! For children who can read hiragana, writing a message on the charm could make it even more memorable.

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