Simple origami that can be folded from a single sheet
Origami is a type of recreation that people of all ages—from young children to seniors—can enjoy together, and it’s fun whether you’re in a group or on your own.
You may not remember the very first origami you folded as a child, but in this article we’ll introduce ideas that are easy to fold and can be made with just one sheet of paper.
No cutting or gluing needed—these are all simple designs that you can complete with a single sheet of origami paper.
They’re perfect for kids trying origami for the first time, and also great as a warm-up for anyone who hasn’t folded in a while!
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Simple single-sheet origami you can fold (71–80)
Also as a small item holder! Origami box rabbit
What a cute idea to make the rabbit’s body into a box.
Since the creasing steps are important for this idea, let’s proceed carefully.
First, fold the origami paper in half to make a crease, open it, and then fold it into a triangle twice.
Next, from here, make three evenly spaced creases above and below, parallel to the first crease.
Using these creases and the diagonal creases, fold in the two left corners to make the ears.
On the opposite side, add one more crease parallel to the outside of the diagonal crease and make an inside reverse fold in an M shape.
From here, fold in the sides and finish forming the box shape.
Origami cat trinket box
This is an origami box with cute, perky cat ears.
First, fold the paper into a triangle, then open it and make a cushion fold to create creases.
Fold the top and bottom edges inward by about 1.5 cm, aligning them with the center of the X-shaped crease.
Next, fold the left and right edges together in half.
Then fold the top and bottom together in half.
Open the pocketed sections and squash them to make two triangles.
Rotate or flip the paper so that the folded parts are inside and the triangles point downward.
Pull down the two top corners on the front-facing side, and fold the top edge to align with the center line.
Then fold the left and right corners to the center line, and tuck the two corners just below into the triangle.
Fold the back side the same way.
The white parts that remain will become the ears, so open it from the top into a box, making sure those parts stand up as ears.
Three-dimensional and cute! Pig box
Let’s customize the classic origami box and make a pig-shaped box.
Place the origami with the white side facing up, and first fold the bottom two corners to meet at the center.
Flip the paper over, and fold the remaining corners the same way.
Then flip the paper over once more and fold all four corners to the center.
You should now see two white squares on the back; fold both of them into triangles to make the ears.
After making three equal folds to crease the paper, unfold two of the four corners you brought to the center—the two that are not two-toned—and then refold them inward to finish shaping the box.
Simple One-Sheet Origami (81–90)
A box with a cute bunny-shaped face
Here’s an idea for making a box with a rabbit’s ears standing up.
First, fold the origami paper into a square and a triangle twice each to make creases.
Then do a cushion fold, and using the creases, collapse it into a square with the corners on the outside.
Open the central slit of the square and squash it into a rectangle; repeat on the other side.
Flip layers so that the folded parts end up on the inside, then fold the left and right edges of the revealed face to the center line.
These will be the rabbit’s ears.
Fold the back side the same way, then open it out from the center to complete the box.
Japanese bush warbler
Would you like to make a cute, plump bush warbler out of a single sheet of origami paper? First, crease along the diagonals, then fold one side so it lines up with the center line.
Open it once, then fold that side and the adjacent side so they both follow the center line, and open again.
Using the creases you’ve made, fold up the bottom corner, then open and squash-fold the small triangle formed in the center, and fold the tip back to make it smaller.
Next, fold the left and right edges to meet the vertical center line, then continue shaping it into a bush warbler.
Finish by adding eyes with stickers or a pen, and you’re done!
rabbit
Let’s make a cute rabbit with origami! Fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold up the bottom edge about 2 centimeters.
Fold the left and right corners up to meet, then tuck the tip diagonally inward to shape the rabbit’s ears.
Next, fold the left, right, and bottom corners inward to round out the rabbit’s face—and you’re done! Flip the origami over and draw the eyes and nose to finish it cutely.
It’s a great idea not only for children just starting origami, but also for projects or wall displays in April or September.
anemone
Let’s make a beautiful anemone with overlapping petal patterns using a single sheet of origami paper.
Once you’ve made creases along the diagonals and a cross, and also folded the four corners into the center to add those creases, you’re ready to begin.
Use those guide lines to add several diagonal creases, then fold the square inward toward the center to gradually shape the anemone.
You might think, “There are creases everywhere—it looks messy,” since you’ll fold and layer it many times, but those wrinkles can enhance the flower’s texture, so don’t worry and keep folding.