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)
A crane with legs
Let me show you a fun way to fold a crane that grows legs and can even dance! Start by folding a traditional origami crane.
Just before you finish, make a cut halfway up the section opposite the head—the part that will be the crane’s back—using scissors.
Then continue following the regular crane steps to form the head.
Finally, open out the slit section at the back to the left and right to create the legs, and bend at the knees and ankles to finish.
If you stand the crane up and gently pull its wings to the left and right, you’ll see a really amusing motion! It looks even more fun if you make a bunch and have them dance together!
Easy! How to Fold a Cute Box
Even beginners at origami can make this! Here’s an easy way to fold a box.
First, flip the paper over, fold it into a triangle twice, and open it.
Fold each corner toward the center.
Open it up, then fold all four corners to the center along the crease lines.
After folding to the middle, lift one layer and fold it upward.
Keep folding along the lines, lift one layer, and fold it up.
Fold the triangular flaps to the back, then open it out so it forms a box shape.
Adjust the shape and you’re done! You can use it in many situations, so try making it to match the season.
A simple and stylish box
This is a simple and stylish tall origami box with a clean, attractive shape! First, with an edge facing you, crease the paper into eighths both vertically and horizontally.
Next, fold it into a triangle twice to make creases, then add creases to the left and right sides.
It’s important to align the creases precisely when folding.
Once you’ve made creases at all four points, fold along them from the sides so that all faces form the shape of a box.
Finally, firmly crease each edge again to refine the shape, and you’re done! It can be used as a small container or for wrapping, making it a handy, easy-to-make practical item.
A heart within a heart!
Here’s an introduction to an origami model where a heart sits inside another heart—and it looks super cute.
To make it, first place the origami paper face up with one edge toward you.
Fold it in half, then fold both edges down to meet the edge.
Open it up, and fold the two ends upward so that triangular crease lines are formed.
Fold the front edge twice, aligning it only with the inner creases.
Open it, flip it over, and squash-fold along all the crease lines.
Turn layers as if you’re opening the inside and make firm creases.
Finally, shape it into a heart so a small heart appears in the center—and you’re done!
Heart-shaped book-style card
Fold the origami into a triangle three times with the colored side facing up.
Hold the corner that will be the center of the origami and roundly cut the top.
When you open it, it should look like a flower, so refold the creases alternating mountain and valley folds, and fold it into a heart shape.
If white edges show when folded, trim them with scissors.
The initial rounded cut determines the heart’s shape, so cut to match your image—a round heart, a long narrow heart, and so on.
