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 origami you can fold with a single sheet (31–40)
Cute and easy! Dog box
Here’s an origami idea for making a small dog-shaped box.
After folding the paper in half both ways into a square and a triangle to make creases, do a cushion fold (zabuton).
Using the creases, fold it into a square with the corners on the outside, then open the center of the square and squash it into a rectangle.
Repeat the same steps on the other side.
Turn and adjust the paper so the folded sections are on the inside, then fold the top corner of the new face down into a triangle.
Using the crease, tuck this section inward—this will be the dog’s ear.
Next, fold the left and right edges to meet the center line, and do the same on the back side, then fold the ears downward.
Open it out from the center and shape it, and your box is complete!
Rose
Let me introduce a way to fold a rose that looks glamorous just by blooming.
It may look complicated, but the steps are simple, so please give it a try.
What’s fun is that you don’t finish by folding at the end—you pinch the center of the rose and twist it tightly to complete it.
Fold in the outer petal sections to bring it closer to a rose shape, and it’s done.
It’s cute even with simple single-color origami, but making a sparkling rose with foil origami is lovely too.
You can also roll green origami or construction paper into a thin stem and make a bouquet of roses for an even more striking look!
A heart-shaped box made from a single sheet
Let’s make a cute heart-shaped trinket box that will make you want to fill it with sweets.
First, fold it into a triangle twice to make creases, then fold the top and bottom corners toward the center.
Fold the same way once more and make a wrap fold.
From here, add more creases and fold it into a heart shape.
Leave the left side as is and fold it toward the center to form the side.
When folding the right corner, shape it into a heart.
Make two and stack them to create a lidded trinket box!
Cute! A unicorn faceNEW!
How about making a cute unicorn face from a single sheet of origami? This idea features a stylized, deformed face shape.
The key point is the mane.
By making small cuts in the paper with scissors and folding those sections, you add movement to an otherwise simple design.
The impression changes depending on how you make the slits and folds, letting you enjoy creative experimentation.
In the finishing step, drawing the eyes and mouth can dramatically change the expression, showcasing each maker’s individuality.
Differences in color choices and line thickness also affect the mood, so even with the same method, each piece turns out unique.
It’s an origami idea that lets you truly enjoy the process of making.
How to fold PiplupNEW!
Piplup, the Water-type starter from the fourth-generation Diamond and Pearl series.
You can make it easily with a single sheet of blue origami! With the colored side facing in, fold into a triangle twice, then open it once.
Fold both ends up toward the crease you made.
Flip it over, fold the top layer of the origami down in half, open it, and make a crease.
Fold it down again so it goes just a little past that crease, then fold it up slightly to align with the first crease line you made.
Fold the corners at the top, bottom, left, and right of the face, and draw Piplup’s face with a pen to finish!
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.
How to fold OmusubimanNEW!
Among Anpanman origami creations, this Omusubiman is simple enough that even toddlers can try it! Place the origami paper with the white side facing up, and fold all four corners about 4 cm toward the center.
Turn the paper over, then fold the two slanted edges at the bottom up by about 1–2 cm.
Next, fold the very top edge down by the same width, and fold the slanted edges on the left and right of that folded section in the same way—and you’re done! Flip the origami to the front and draw Omusubiman’s face on the white area to finish.
Easy! How to fold AnpanmanNEW!
Let’s make Anpanman, a character hugely popular with children, using origami.
Fold the paper in half to make a crease.
Open it up, bring the bottom-right corner to the center line and fold it diagonally, then rotate counterclockwise and position the corners to shape the face.
While checking the overall face size, fold the corners to round it out and keep the balance.
Once you glue on the parts—the nose, cheeks, and mouth—your Anpanman is complete.
You can easily make Anpanman with a single sheet of origami, so try making it together with your child and have fun!
Easy! How to fold Kaba-kun (the hippo)NEW!
Introducing an origami idea for Mr.
Hippo that brilliantly recreates his distinctive outline! Before you start folding in earnest, first fold the paper into a triangle twice to make creases.
Once the creases are set, fold the left and right corners to the center point, flip the paper over, and fold it in half by matching the top and bottom.
Next, fold both left and right edges together toward the center line, then open the bottom into a triangle and flatten it.
After that, fold down the back layer along the base of the triangle.
Use the folded-down section to form the nose and mouth, and use the upper part you flattened into a triangle to create the top of the face and the ears.
The steps are simple, but there are more folds than you might expect, so proceed carefully and finish it with care.
How to fold ShokupanmanNEW!
Dokin-chan’s crush! This is an origami model of Shokupanman.
Fold the origami paper in half into a square twice to make creases, then open it.
Fold the top and bottom edges to the center crease to make additional creases.
Fold the upper left and right corners toward the center to create diagonal creases, then refold the corners along those diagonal lines.
Next, fold the bottom edge up to the lowest crease.
Then fold the left and right edges to the central vertical crease.
Open up the slanted sections and squash-fold them to form Shokupanman’s shape.
Finally, fold the left and right corners into small triangles to finish.