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

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[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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Origami balloons are highly recommended for those looking for decorations for a birthday message card or a little accent for a short letter.

The curled strips of paper create a fluffy, balloon-like look—such a clever touch.

The balloon part is surprisingly easy: just fold the paper a few times to gradually make it round.

For the string, cut origami paper into thin strips and wrap them around a pen to give them a springy curl.

You can make them quickly, so you’ll probably want to make a lot.

It’s also nice that you can choose colors to match the season—white like snow in winter, blue like the sea in summer, and so on.

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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.

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A birthday party just isn’t complete without a birthday cake.

Wherever people gather—at celebratory parties or Christmas get-togethers—there’s always a cake, right? So let’s try making a cake-shaped trinket box inspired by those festive cakes! The process is divided into three main stages: the box body, the box lid, and the decoration on top of the lid.

Since the lid’s decoration includes parts as small as 1 cm, this project is probably best suited for upper elementary school students or older.

If an adult learns the steps first and then teaches everyone, it might go more smoothly.

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If you want to make a wrapping box that will amaze everyone, we recommend this cake-style one.

It’s perfect for birthday celebrations and parties, of course.

You’ll need seven 15 cm × 15 cm sheets of white origami paper—these will become the box body, the lid, and the whipped cream.

For the strawberry, use one red origami sheet measuring 7.5 cm square.

You’ll also need glue, adhesive, scissors, and a craft knife.

Just looking at the materials might make it feel a bit advanced, right? The whipped cream part involves very detailed work, so if a child is giving it a try, please have an adult help with that section.