[Easy] Stylish Paper-Cutting Craft Ideas Collection
Kirigami—an art form in which slits are cut into patterned or illustrated paper to create beautiful silhouettes—is made using various materials, from origami paper to construction paper.
Some of you may be thinking, “I want to try making kirigami, but using a craft knife or scissors seems difficult…”
That’s why we’d like to introduce easy and stylish kirigami project ideas.
Many of these feature themes from nature and animals, making them enjoyable for a wide range of people—from children to adults.
These project ideas are also great for beginners, so be sure to check them out!
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[Easy] Stylish Paper-Cutting Craft Ideas (11–20)
Mickey
This is a paper-cutting artwork themed around Mickey, one of Disney’s most popular characters.
When you unfold the paper cut, lots of Mickeys appear—it’s super cute! It’s exciting to make together with your child, so why not give it a try? First, fold the origami paper, place the template drawing on top, and secure it with clips.
Cut along the sketch using a craft knife or scissors.
Be careful not to cut the parts where the paper needs to stay connected.
It’s also fun to use origami in various colors!
Maple leaf made from a single sheet of origami paper
Try paper cutting! Here are ideas for making autumn leaves with a single sheet of origami paper.
How about creating a motif of cute, connected maple leaves to decorate your room? This time, two folding methods are introduced, so choose based on the age of the maker and how easy they are to do.
It’ll be fun to pick origami colors that match your image of maple leaves, such as red, orange, yellow, or brown.
When sketching with a pen, it’s also good to incorporate the distinctive features of maple leaves.
Easy Cat
Four connected cats look adorable! Here’s an easy-to-make cat idea.
Autumn is shedding season for cats.
This simple cat-motif craft is recommended for people who have cats at home or those who love cat motifs.
Prepare origami paper, scissors, and a pen for sketching, and give it a try.
You can use any color of origami you like.
If you make it with black or orange origami, it could also work well as a Halloween decoration.
Be sure to try it out!
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Let’s make beautiful ginkgo leaves! Here are some easy ideas for cutting out ginkgo shapes.
Many people look forward to watching ginkgo trees turn from green to yellow in autumn.
Why not decorate your room with beautiful ginkgo leaves too? Using yellow-toned origami paper works well.
Start by folding the paper with the colored side facing inward and sketch your outline.
If you capture the ginkgo leaf’s characteristic jagged edges, it will look even more realistic!
Moon-viewing rabbit
Use it for two creations! Here are some ideas for a Moon-Viewing Rabbit.
When you think of autumn, many of you probably picture the moon-viewing festival, right? Let’s make a decoration for your room to prepare for the occasion! You’ll need a compass, a pen, and yellow origami paper.
The video also shows how to draw a circle without using a compass, so check it out for reference.
The rabbit pounding mochi against the full moon is beautiful, isn’t it? Another nice point is that the cutout pieces can be repurposed for a separate project!
Acorns and squirrels
The squirrels holding big acorns are so cute! Here are some ideas featuring acorns and squirrels.
When you think of squirrels, they live by eating nuts and the like, right? This time, let’s make a pair of squirrels working together to carry a large acorn.
You’ll need scissors, origami paper, and a pen.
Choosing origami in your favorite colors will help set the mood.
First, fold the origami paper twice and sketch your outline.
Be careful not to mix up the orientation of the paper while you do this.
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Acorn Parent and Child
The way they look like they’re holding hands is so cute! Here’s an idea for an acorn parent-and-child craft.
When it comes to autumn, many children probably look forward to collecting acorns.
Seeing acorns on the roadside really gives you a sense of the season, doesn’t it? This time, why not make a hand-holding acorn parent and child using origami paper, scissors, and a pen? Choose any colors you like for the origami paper.
It could be fun to make the pieces in different colors for a colorful finish.
Adding unique expressions to the acorns would make it even more enjoyable!