Origami perfect for summer. Fun and easy for kids to make!

Origami sunflower seedNEW!

sunflower seed origami

You’ve finished the yellow petals of the sunflower, but aren’t sure what to do for the brown center? This will help! Prepare a sheet of brown origami paper.

First, fold it in half into a square twice, then unfold to make crease lines.

Fold each corner toward the central crease, then fold toward the center two more times to form a small square.

After that, just draw a grid pattern and you’re done! Combine it with the yellow sunflower petals you made separately from origami, or with a drawing of a sunflower that has only the petals.

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How to fold a Hercules beetle (origami)NEW!

Hercules beetle

The Hercules beetle, whose name was cemented by the smash hit “New Beetle Champion Mushiking,” is said to be the largest in the world, with the biggest specimens reaching 180 mm.

At that size, it’s not just cool—it’s a little scary, right? Let’s try making a Hercules beetle that’s hugely popular with kids.

Prepare two sheets of paper: one gray and one yellow.

Fold along the diagonal, then fold both sides inward to meet the center line.

Next, fold that section diagonally… this part will be the head.

Take the yellow paper, fold it in half and then in half again to make a square, and from there fold a section diagonally to form the tail.

Finally, attach the body and the head to complete it.

Even without using large paper, it’ll still have an impressive presence.

Double-sided origami sunflowerNEW!

Origami Flower: Easy way to make a sunflower from a single sheet — How to make an easy origami sunflower

This sunflower features slightly three-dimensional petals and looks lovely.

For this method, use double-sided origami paper, so please prepare one that’s yellow on one side and brown on the other.

Fold it in half twice so the brown side ends up on the inside, forming a square.

Open it, then fold it twice again to make a triangle.

Fold the four corners toward the center where the creases intersect to create the petals.

Continue folding as you would when making a crane, and you’ll end up with eight petals.

A nice point of this piece is that it’s completed with just one sheet of origami paper.

Be sure to get double-sided paper and give it a try!

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Summer Origami! How to Fold a Rhinoceros BeetleNEW!

[Summer Origami] Simple beetle folding with voice commentary ☆ How to fold a beetle with paper / Tatsukuri

Origami rhinoceros beetle creations have a cute, round, chubby shape.

Because the design is rounded, there are some parts where you need to make fine folds.

Still, carefully folding each step will give you a satisfying sense of accomplishment when the beetle takes shape.

Adding sticker-made eyes to the finished beetle or attaching legs folded from origami can change the overall style.

Trying different arrangements can be fun, don’t you think? Once it’s done, you can mount it on a backing sheet to display, or place it on a shelf to bring a seasonal touch to your room.

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How to fold a small rhinoceros beetleNEW!

[Origami] How to Make a Small Rhinoceros Beetle

Introducing an adorably tiny origami rhinoceros beetle.

It’s so small it fits not only in a child’s palm but even in a baby’s.

It looks great as a letter decoration or a pop accent on a postcard.

Just note that the paper you fold is quite small, so take your time and enjoy the process without getting impatient.

You’ll use two 3.5 cm squares of paper.

You’ll make the horn piece, the body piece, and the leg piece separately, then glue them together at the end.

Scissors are also used, so it should be suitable for upper-elementary school students and older.

Once you make one, you’ll want to make more—such a cute mini-mini beetle!

Flat 3D is cute! How to fold a rhinoceros beetleNEW!

[Origami Easy] How to fold a rhinoceros beetle

Compared to other beetle origami, this one is a bit simpler and less difficult.

The leg parts are made separately and attached later.

If you’re doing this with a child, it might go smoothly if the child makes the body and the adult makes the legs.

First, fold the paper diagonally, then fold both sides along the center line.

Flip it over and fold so that the tips overlap.

You’ll start to see something like a beetle’s horn appear, and at this point it’s sure to get everyone excited and shouting, “A beetle!”

The hole punch is cute! Sunflower paper cutoutNEW!

[Origami] Sunflower / Paper-cut Flower ⑥ 🌸 Sunflower origami

How about making sunflower kirigami out of origami paper? Kirigami is a fun craft that lets you enjoy the surprise and excitement when you unfold it.

Fold a sheet of yellow origami paper twice to make a square, and once more to make a triangle.

Fold it in half again, then use a pencil to draw the shapes and patterns of the petals.

Cut along the lines you drew with scissors, punch some holes with a hole punch, and then unfold it.

Thinking about what shape it will become as you cut—only to open it and find something completely different!—is one of the real pleasures of kirigami.

Be sure to add your favorite patterns and try making your very own original sunflower.

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