Origami perfect for summer. Fun and easy for kids to make!
Summer is full of fun events like swimming at the beach or pool and fireworks festivals! How about expressing that summer with origami? Here, we’ll introduce origami that’s perfect for the season.
There are lots of designs, like cool ice cream, lanterns from summer festivals, and seasonal flowers and insects.
All of them are easy to make and can be completed in a short time, so they’re great even after water play.
Fold a variety, decorate your room, or enjoy a pretend festival with friends.
Have a fun summer with origami!
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Origami perfect for summer. Fun and easy for kids to make! (91–100)
Milky Way made from a single sheet of origami paper
Make it with simple steps! Here’s an idea for creating the Milky Way using a single sheet of origami paper.
When you think of Tanabata, many people probably picture the Milky Way.
This time, let’s make one with just one sheet of origami.
You’ll need origami paper, scissors, string, and star decorations.
The key steps are folding the paper and making slits.
The process can help develop concentration, too! Also, when you open the origami, do it slowly and carefully so the Milky Way you’ve made doesn’t tear and can be completed nicely.
Decorating it with star motifs will make it an even more wonderful piece.
Cute origami lantern
Mini-sized and perfect for decorating anywhere! Here are some cute origami lantern ideas.
When you think of making lanterns, many people probably picture using construction paper.
This time, let’s try making lanterns with origami paper, which comes in a wide range of colors.
You’ll need origami paper, pipe cleaners, scissors, glue, and clear tape.
Plain origami works well, but using Japanese patterns or washi-style paper can create a lovely atmosphere—give it a try!
Origami perfect for summer. Fun and easy for kids to make! (101–110)
origami watermelon lantern
Just like a watermelon! Here’s an idea for an origami watermelon lantern.
Many of you may be looking to make something with a touch of humor when crafting a lantern, right? Let’s try making a lantern with a classic summer watermelon motif.
All you need are colored construction paper, origami paper, scissors, and glue.
Adding a vine and leaves will make the watermelon motif even more charming.
It’s a perfect idea for summer festivals or wall decorations! Be sure to give it a try.
simple windsock
Make it with origami! Here are some simple streamer ideas.
These are recommended for anyone thinking of making streamers—simple yet super cute results.
Using solid-color origami is nice, but metallic or holographic origami adds a special touch! Fold back one edge of the paper to the front side, then cut the unfolded section with scissors.
Roll it into a tube and secure with tape—that’s it! It’s simple, but it will make an eye-catching Tanabata decoration.
Goldfish with fluttering tail fins
This origami is a goldfish with fluttery, very glamorous tail fins.
It looks even cuter when combined with a heart-shaped origami, so be sure to make them as a set.
You’ll use two quarter-size pieces of origami paper to make the goldfish.
One piece is for the body, and the other is for the tail fin.
Once both are folded, glue them together.
For the eyes, use round stickers or similar.
After making the heart pocket, the back side of the goldfish can be inserted into the pocket—slide it in, and it’s complete.
Goldfish you can make in 3 minutes
When summer comes, you feel like folding a cool-looking goldfish out of origami, don’t you? This goldfish is simple and takes about three minutes to make, so please give it a try.
The folding method is very similar to the samurai helmet (kabuto).
Instead of folding the horn parts of the kabuto, imagine folding back the part that goes over the head in the opposite direction.
After that, rotate the origami 90 degrees and fold it back the other way, then cut open and spread out the tail section.
Be careful not to cut your hands when using scissors.
Finish by drawing a cute face.
A goldfish you can make by folding six times
This goldfish is one of the easiest origami goldfish to make.
Most goldfish origami usually starts by folding into a triangle, but this one is a bit unconventional because it begins with a square fold.
First, fold the paper in half to make a rectangle, then fold it diagonally along the diagonal.
After that, fold down the white section—this will become the tail fin.
Then make a small fold for the head, and it’s already done.
It’s an avant-garde style of origami, almost like a painting by Matisse or Picasso.