[Childcare] Simple winter-themed origami craft ideas
In winter, there are many days of harsh cold, so we often have more opportunities to play indoors with origami.
So this time, we’re introducing simple origami ideas with a winter theme.
We’ve gathered lots of fun origami ideas you’ll want to try, featuring motifs for Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day, as well as designs that evoke the feeling of winter.
Be sure to include them in your indoor winter activities.
How about using the finished origami to play, or decorating your room’s walls or doors to create delightful winter memories?
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[Childcare] Simple winter-themed origami craft ideas (31–40)
Peekaboo Penguin
Here’s a super cute way to fold a penguin that’s perfect to attach to letters or cards! First, place the origami paper with the back side facing up and fold it into a triangle twice to make crease lines.
Lift one corner up to just slightly before the center line, then fold both edges of the lifted section upward at a slight diagonal.
Fold both corners of that folded section inward.
Turn it over so the white side is facing you, and fold along the center line twice to shape the face.
Next, use a 2.5 cm piece of origami paper to make the hands.
Start with a basic “zabuton” fold, then fold both corners diagonally to shape the hands.
Make two of these.
Finally, glue the hands on, and add eyes and a mouth with round stickers or similar—done!
a round and laid-back penguin
This is an easy and cute origami penguin.
First, turn the paper over and make two creases by folding it in half both ways into a square.
Fold one edge down to align with the center crease.
Flip it over, then fold the left and right edges to the center line.
Open the colored corner and squash-fold it.
Fold the bottom edge up to the center to make a crease, open it once, then fold the bottom tip inward along that crease.
Fold the corners to form the feet.
Fold the protruding colored corner to suggest the hands.
Finally, round off the colored tip to finish! Decorate it cutely with round stickers or a pen.
A penguin that’s perfect for decorations
Let’s make a penguin out of origami—perfect as a seasonal decoration for fans or other ornaments.
Fold the paper into a triangle twice, then gently squash-fold it by inserting your finger into the pocket and pressing down softly from the top to puff it open.
Keep folding along the creases to form the penguin’s shape.
Be careful when using scissors to make the cuts—don’t cut the wrong spots.
As you continue, the paper will get thicker, but sharpening your creases will make it easier to proceed.
Once you fold the wings and feet while checking the balance, you’re done.
Give it a try!
Penguin money envelope
This is a cute penguin folding method that’s perfect for New Year’s gift envelopes.
First, place the origami colored side up, fold it into a triangle twice, then open it once.
Fold both layers of the top corner down to meet the bottom edge to make creases.
Make another crease by folding only the top layer of the top corner down so it sticks out slightly past the bottom center.
Fold only the top layer of the top corner down to align with the bottom crease.
Next, fold along the upper crease, then fold the tip upward so it peeks out a little.
Fold back the part sticking out at the top.
Turn it over and fold both corners toward the center so the tips overlap.
Tuck one corner into the other.
Finally, draw the face with a pen, and you’re done!
Penguin parent and child
Here’s how to fold cute parent-and-child penguins.
First, turn the origami paper to the back and fold it into a triangle twice to make creases.
Fold one corner to align with the center line, open it, then fold along the creases two more times to set the folds.
Fold the corner up twice.
Next, fold both corners at the folded section toward the center line.
Fold the tip up to the front crease, then flip it over.
After flipping, fold the outer corners diagonally upward toward the center line.
Then, fold both corners outward so they stick out, like in the image of hands.
Finally, adjust the corners to shape them into penguins, and you’re done! If you make them with small origami paper as well, you’ll have a parent and child penguin set.
Decorate the eyes with round stickers or a pen.
[Childcare] Simple winter-themed origami craft ideas (41–50)
How to make a penguin bookmark
@tatsukuriorigami [Practical Origami] Penguin Bookmark – Short Version. I made a penguin bookmark. ◇ See YouTube for details ◇ When making it, the long version with instructions on YouTube is easier to follow. — Tatsukuri’s original work — Please do not repost, imitate, or publish the folding instructions without permission.OrigamiorigamiLifehack#orgami#origamitiktok#origamitutorial
♬ A cute song with a warm atmosphere(1450510) – sanusagi
Here’s how to make a penguin bookmark that makes reading even more fun.
Get one sheet of origami paper and some colored pens, and let’s get started.
As you make the creases, you’ll form the part that slips onto the page.
When shaping the beak and wings, firmly crease the folds so the bookmark keeps a stable shape.
Color the beak and draw the face with your pens, and you’re done.
It could also make a cute little gift!
Penguin from Sumikko Gurashi
Here’s how to fold a loose and cute Sumikko Gurashi-style penguin.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper, some colored pens, and scissors.
Start by folding the origami paper into a square.
Open it once, then fold the left and right sides toward the center crease.
After making firm creases, hold the center down and fold both sides into triangles, puffing them up slightly as you go.
The key is to keep both sides symmetrical.
Make small cuts on the two layers at one tip on one side, then fold them inward.
Shape the figure, folding while letting the corners peek out a bit, and you’re done.
Use felt-tip pens to draw the face and other details—have fun creating your penguin!