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 one-sheet origami (21–30)
ribbon
How about making a cute ribbon out of origami that looks adorable whether you wear it in your hair or pin it to your outfit? There are many steps to fold, but the folds themselves are simple, and since many of them are symmetrical, it’s fun to make! You’ll be folding along the creases you create, so be sure to press the creases firmly.
The finished ribbon is cute as is, but you can fold in the corners or round them with scissors to create different ribbon shapes! Try drawing patterns with a pen and make a one-of-a-kind original ribbon.
nail
Here’s an origami idea for making sharp, dinosaur-like claws.
The difficulty level is easy enough for children, so if your child is interested in claws, have them give it a try! The key to making the claws is the initial crease work.
Fold into a triangle twice, then add creases so a diamond shape forms in the center.
Once that’s done, all you have to do is fold along the creases! Make ten claws, put them on both hands, and pretend to be a dinosaur.
If you curve the tips so they aren’t sharp and draw faces on them, they can also be used as finger puppets!
Santa Claus
One of the events children look forward to is Christmas, right? Let’s try folding Santa Claus in origami for that special holiday.
You can make it with just one sheet of paper, with only a few steps, and the folding method is very simple! Get a pen or colored pencils ready to draw a face on your finished Santa.
Make lots of them and decorate with Santas showing all kinds of expressions! They’re cute even with simple single-color origami, but if you use paper with logos or illustrations, you can create Santas full of personality!
Daruma
Daruma dolls are also popular as New Year’s decorations.
Here’s an idea for making a daruma out of origami.
You can make it with just one sheet of paper, and the folding steps are very simple.
The key to getting a good result is to carefully make the initial crease lines.
Since you’ll fold along those creases, be sure to make them clearly so you don’t make mistakes.
Daruma are also popular as symbols for success in exams, so you could write “Pass” on the daruma and attach it to an ema plaque made of origami to give as a gift! As long as the creases are set, even kids can fold it, so everyone, give it a try!
dolphin
Let me show you how to fold a cute dolphin from a single sheet of origami paper.
First, make two creases along the diagonals, then fold the paper into a triangle toward those creases.
Next, fold it into a diamond shape and form the head.
To create a rounded head, gradually soften the corners.
It’s easy to fold, but the shaping can bring out personal style, which makes this a fun origami project.
You could also fold some fish and stick them on a wall or window to create a lively aquarium scene.
Give it a try!
box
It’s an idea for a simple origami square box.
Many of you may have made this before.
It’s handy when you want a small trash bin or a little dish.
There are steps at the beginning and in the middle where you create crease lines, but anyone old enough to fold straight along creases and do the “zabuton” fold should have no trouble.
If you make two using different sizes of origami paper, you can stack them to create a lidded box.
Once you learn how to fold it, it’s a useful idea in many situations, so give it a try!
cherry blossom
When it gets warmer, cherry blossoms color the city in a cute way.
The fluttering petals that fall are beautiful, too.
This time, I’ll show you how to fold a cherry blossom petal.
Please prepare origami paper and scissors.
First, fold the paper in half twice, then open it once to make a rectangle.
There will be a crease in the center; using that as a guide, add a diagonal cross crease on the right side.
Align the lower left corner with the center of the cross crease on the right, then fold it back to the left.
Fold the right side along the left layer of paper, and finally fold it back to the rear.
After that, use scissors to cut the bottom in a rounded curve, and you’re done.
They look adorable if you make them in various sizes and decorate your wall!