Kids’ Origami: Cute and Easy Ideas to Make for a Birthday

Gift box with a lid

[Origami] How to Make a Lidded Square Box: Cute Trinket Box and Gift Wrapping Method

A cute square lidded box is perfect for gifting small trinkets.

First, fold the origami into thirds horizontally and vertically to make creases.

Bring the folds together to form a box shape.

Next, make the lid.

Fold in half vertically and horizontally, then fold the corners toward the center to make a square.

Fold the top and bottom, and the left and right, toward the center, open them, and then fold each side again up to the halfway crease to create guiding creases.

Fold everything together to make the lid.

Adding a round bead or similar piece on top will make a charming square box.

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Blow-blow party popper

Origami Toy “Exciting! Blow-Blow Party Popper”

Scenes where confetti flutters have a special sense of extravagance and are so much fun, aren’t they? Here’s how to make the “Ukiuki! Fuki-fuki Cracker” that can create just such a scene.

You’ll need one standard 15 cm sheet of origami paper and four small 7.5 cm sheets.

The small sheets will become the confetti and the stopper, so mixing in shiny paper and playing with color combinations will make the confetti more striking.

Use the larger sheet to make the tube that blows out the confetti.

Sandwich the confetti between two folds, then blow forcefully from the mouthpiece, and the confetti will scatter just right.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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candle

Candle (Remastered 2024)

When you think of birthdays, candles glowing on a birthday cake might come to mind.

Let’s make those candles with origami.

Fold the paper into a triangle twice, then shift it slightly and fold it into a triangle once more.

Flip it over and fold the corner upward to make a crease.

Unfold, then roll it up along the bottom crease three times.

Once it’s long and thin, fold it in half.

Sharpen the tip of the candle, glue it in place, and you’re done.

It’s very easy, so try making a few to use as decorations.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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a bag that peels open with a snap

Origami only! A pouch that peels open with a snap

Wouldn’t it lift the mood if the bag holding a present were cute and easy to open? Here’s a simple way to make such a bag with origami.

If possible, use double-sided patterned origami paper, fold it in half, and cut it.

Apply narrow double-sided tape around the edges of the paper, leaving a small un-taped section as a tear notch, and don’t remove the backing from the tape at the top yet.

Write a word or message at the opening, and score along a dotted line firmly with a craft knife.

After placing the gift inside, peel off the backing from the top tape to seal it.

You can also scale this up by using larger wrapping paper to match the size of your present.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Pull-out message card

[Origami] Easy message card from one sheet ✨ How to make a message card #card #envelope #letter #howtofold #origami #paperfolding #DIY #make

Wouldn’t you be delighted to find a message attached to your birthday present? Here, we’ll show you how to make a simple message card using origami.

When you pull it, the message appears—it’s really cute.

Fold an origami sheet into a long, narrow strip that’s one quarter the size and cut that part out.

Then fold it as instructed to make a lovely card.

Write your message inside the card, and write “PULL” on the tab.

You can make this with any paper as long as it’s the size of a square minus one quarter, so give it a try.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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heart

[Origami] A nursery teacher shows how to make a heart — how to fold a heart

An origami heart is a very handy item you can whip up quickly for any occasion.

It’s easy to make from origami paper or any square sheet, so give it a try.

First, fold the paper in half horizontally, then fold one edge toward the center crease.

Open it up, and this time fold it in half vertically.

Next, fold triangles toward the center line, then fold the triangle tips backward halfway, and round off the top to shape the heart.

You can use it to decorate a message card, as a wall decoration, or as an ornament—this has been an introduction to a versatile origami heart.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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How to fold a shortcake using a single sheet!

[Flat Origami] How to Make a Strawberry Cake 🍰 Easy to Understand Without Words! Origami Strawberry Shortcake | No Talking Tutorial | 折り紙 Strawberry Cake

Some people may not be fond of sweets, but in general kids love them, right? And if there’s a king of sweets, it would probably be cake.

Let’s try making a cake out of origami and give it as a birthday present.

You’ll need 15 cm × 15 cm origami paper, scissors, and a red pen.

There are a few slightly tricky parts like the folding angles, but it’s at a level everyone can work through together.

The key point is the cream section you cut out with scissors.

Cut smoothly while imagining a curved line.