[For Kids] Recommended in March! Easy Origami Ideas for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) and Graduation Ceremonies

tadpole

[Rainy Season Origami] How to Fold a Tadpole (Origami no Jikan)

The way tadpoles swim really gives off a springtime feeling, doesn’t it? Prepare one sheet of origami paper and start by making a cross-shaped crease.

Fold the bottom left and right corners to the center, then fold the lower corner of the resulting triangle up toward the center, make a crease, and unfold.

Fold the top edge down to meet the crease you just made, then flip the paper over.

Fold the left and right edges of the triangle to align with the vertical center line.

Flatten the pocket-like sections.

Fold the surrounding corners inward to create the tadpole’s rounded shape, and you’re done.

Using black or gray origami paper is recommended to capture the tadpole’s look! Adding round stickers for eyes would make it even cuter.

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peach blossoms

[Origami] Peach Blossom - Easy Folding Method | How to Make | Kid-Friendly [Origami]

Here’s a peach blossom craft idea that’s perfect for Hina Matsuri! Note that scissors are used in the latter steps.

Prepare a pink sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle.

Fold it into a triangle once more to make a crease, then open it up and lift just the top layer.

Align the top corner with the center of the bottom edge, crease only the middle, and unfold.

Now fold down the top corner on both layers, using the crease you just made as a guide.

The folded-down section forms a triangle; align with its left and right corners and fold the bottom left and right corners upward at an angle.

Tuck the left and right corners toward the back, following the shape you just made.

Flip the paper over, draw a curved line from the upper left to the lower right, and cut along it with scissors.

Your beautiful peach blossom is complete!

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rapeseed blossoms

[Origami] Rapeseed blossoms (nanohana), spring, cute, easy

Here’s an idea for making rapeseed flowers using small origami paper.

Fold the paper in half into a triangle twice, then squash both of the pocket-like sections flat.

With the opening of the origami at the top, fold both lower edges in to meet the center line.

Flip it over and do the same on the back.

Fold the bottom corner up to align with the base of the triangle, then round off the top corner with scissors.

Finally, open the rounded part outward from the inside, and you’re done! If you make several and stick them onto construction paper, they’ll look just like real rapeseed flowers.

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cherry blossom

[Origami] Spring Cherry Blossom Origami to Make with a 3-Year-Old: ☆Ornament☆ [Origami] Spring “Cherry Blossoms” made with a 3-year-old child.

Here’s an idea for making beautiful cherry blossoms with branches.

You’ll need two sheets of pink origami paper, two sheets for the branches, scissors, and glue or double-sided tape.

Fold the pink origami paper and then cut it with scissors to create the cherry blossoms.

To add depth, the key is to refold the cut cherry blossoms to create creases! For the branches, you can combine two sheets of origami paper and adjust the shape, which is a great way to express individual creativity.

Give it a try and make your own beautiful cherry blossoms with branches!

cabbage white (butterfly)

Origami: Cabbage White Butterfly

A cabbage white butterfly made with origami gives a bright and cute impression.

After creasing the top and bottom of the paper, fold toward the center.

Tuck from the back to shape it, then open it to the front again.

Make creases at the top and bottom, fold in half, then open it once more to check the creases.

Using these creases as a guide, slowly open it from the inside while imagining the butterfly’s wings.

When shaping the wings, rounding the corners will create a softer look.

Finally, draw patterns with a pen for a more realistic finish.

Since some steps require fine adjustments, it’s recommended to make it together with teachers or friends.

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Sakura mochi

[Origami] How to Fold Sakura Mochi (Sakuramochi) Origami

Let’s try making sakura mochi using two sheets of origami paper! For the mochi portion, perform the zabuton fold three times, then fold all four corners inward to finish.

For the leaf, fold the paper into a triangle to make a crease, open it, and fold the right edge twice to align with the center line.

Rotate the paper 90 degrees to the left, fold the bottom corner up so it sits 1 cm below the top corner to make a crease, then unfold.

Fold the left and right corners to the horizontal crease, then fold back the corners to form small triangles, creating a pocket.

Tuck the top corner of the pocket inward to complete the leaf.

Place the mochi you made earlier inside, and your sakura mochi is complete!

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butterfly

[3-Minute Origami] Cute! How to Fold a Butterfly — Recommended for Kids

Let me share an idea for making a butterfly using accordion folding.

First, cut a sheet of origami paper in half.

Place one half in a landscape orientation, fold it in half vertically, and open it.

Fold all four corners inward to meet the center crease, then accordion-fold it vertically.

Fold that piece in half horizontally—this will be the two upper wings.

Take the other half, place it in a portrait orientation, accordion-fold it, then fold it in half vertically—this will be the two lower wings.

Stack the two pieces, upper and lower, align them at the center, and wrap and tie the middle with string or similar to finish.

Finally, fan open the accordion folds and shape the wings.

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paper lantern (especially small decorative festival lantern)

[Hinamatsuri with 2 sheets of origami] How to fold a “bonbori” paper lantern ◇ Origami Japanese paper lantern – simple and cute lantern for Hina Dolls/Hina Festival in March ◇

Let’s fold a bonbori (paper lantern) for lighting up the Hina dolls, using origami.

Prepare a pink sheet of origami paper and a black sheet cut in half.

For the lantern portion, make firm creases and shape it along the fold lines.

Pay attention to the steps where you flip it over or change its orientation as you fold.

The stand of the lantern is made with the black origami paper.

When folding the triangular sections along the crease lines, it’s easier if you gently puff out the shape and use your fingertips to make neat, firm creases as you fold.

Finally, glue the parts together, then attach one long, narrow black strip from the back to finish.

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Heart candy wrapping

Easy and cute origami heart candy wrapping — perfect for Valentine’s Day and White Day #shorts

I’ll show you how to make a cute heart-shaped candy wrapper out of origami.

First, crease the paper in a cross pattern.

Fold the paper in half horizontally toward the center crease, then flip it over.

Pinch the corners and fold about one third of the paper into triangles toward the center, flip it over again, and align the edges to the center line.

Since there are many steps that involve flipping the paper, be mindful of its orientation as you fold.

Fold the whole piece in half, then shape the puffed triangular sections into a heart.

Once it’s done, cut a small slit at the bottom of the heart to make an opening, pop in a candy, and you’re finished! Give it a try!

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Arare box

[Easy Origami] How to Make a Hail Box (Bean Holder) [Practical Origami] [Spring Origami] [Setsubun]

Let’s make a Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) rice-cracker box out of origami.

First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice.

Open it up to puff out the triangular part, then do the same on the other side to create the base of the cracker box.

Fold toward the center along the creases to form the wing-like flaps that open the box.

By pressing the creases firmly, the shape will look neat and clean.

It also helps to round the wing sections by folding the corners to give them a softer look.

Give this cute cracker box a try!

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