In today’s post: These 21 cool origami tutorials will have you folding amazing origami designs in no time! Step by step directions make these easy enough for kids or adults.
Origami is kind of like magic. You turn flat, boring paper into a three dimensional object using nothing but simple folds – it’s really pretty amazing. Origami is a great way to keep kids occupied and can be extremely calming for teens and adults too! Today I’ve gathered 20 cool origami tutorials for you. Most of them are fairly simple, with just a few offering a bit of a challenge, so most of them will be accessible for kids as well as adults. Enjoy!
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21 cool origami tutorials
Origami Frogs
These origami frogs are easy enough for kids to make – and they actually jump! Kids can fold a variety of frogs and then see which one jumps the furthest. From It's Always Autumn.
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Kusudama Flower
This beautiful kusudama flower is easy to make! Follow the instructions from It's Always Autumn to fold five petals, then glue them together to create a flower.
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Origami Star
Origami stars are easy to fold in just five easy steps! Use origami paper or pretty scrapbook paper to make decorations for holidays. From It's Always Autumn.
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Origami Bear
Not sure it gets much cuter than this origami bear from All For the Boys! Use a brown lunch sack instead of origami paper and add eyes, a nose, and a mouth for a really adorable origami project.
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Lucky Stars
These sweet origami stars (also known as puffy stars or wishing stars) are easy, fun and addictive to fold from one strip of paper. From Gathering Beauty.
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Origami Boxes
Learn how to make origami gift boxes look even more special with this tutorial from We Are Scout. Use a variety of papers to make them look super cute!
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Accordian Origami Balls
Accordion folding origami is a little more difficult and time consuming than the other projects in this post, but these little ball decorations turn out so cool it’s worth it! From Minieco.
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Dollar Bill Shirt and Tie
For a more unique origami project, try folding a dollar bill into a shirt and tie. Lots of photos and thorough instructions from Doodlecraft Blog make this origami project easier than it looks.
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Origami Boat
Using just one sheet of regular printer paper, you can fold a cute little origami boat that actually floats on water – and it only takes about five minutes. From One Little Project.
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Origami Bookmarks
Learn how to fold a square of paper into a bookmark! It's Always Autumn shares printable templates to make origami bookmarks in eight cute animal designs.
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Origami Bunnies
These little paper bunnies look adorable, and they work as a mini basket too! Fill them with jelly beans or chocolate eggs and scatter across the table for a sweet treat for your guests. From Gathering Beauty.
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Origami Butterflies
These beautiful origami butterflies from The Things She Makes are fun and relaxing to make – plus they make gorgeous decorations to place on top of gifts or add to a bunch of flowers.
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Print + Color Butterflies
To make even more realistic looking origami butterflies, start with this template from It’s Always Autumn. Print out the template, color in the wings, and fold the butterfly for a gorgeous art project both kids and adults will enjoy.
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3D Paper Stars
Dimensional paper stars make gorgeous Christmas ornaments! Learn how to fold them from two sheets of papers.
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Origami Hearts
Each adorable heart is folded from one square of paper. Tuck one inside a note to a loved one, or string a bunch together to make a pretty garland. Instructions from K Design Papier.
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Origami Candy Boxes
These small faceted origami boxes are perfect for holding candy! Each box is made from three sheets of paper or vellum. Instructions from Vitamini Handmade.
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Origami Dresses
Learn how to fold an origami dress with this video tutorial from Wedding Magazine UK. Use mini clothespins to hang them on a line for a cute garland.
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Hinged Paper Boxes
Paper Kawaii shows you how to make pretty hinged origami boxes using two sheets of paper – they make perfect gift boxes for small items! No glue required.
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Origami Envelopes
Gathering Beauty shows you how to turn one square of paper into a cute origami envelope, perfect for adding a personal touch to a letter or thank you note. It’s a great way to use up pretty scrapbook paper!
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Origami Bracelet
These origami bracelets from Moms and Crafters are a classic childhood staple! The repetitive folding pattern is easy and relaxing so you can make multiple bracelets in different colors.
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Origami Paper Cubes
These origami cubes from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls are built from six different pieces of paper that fit together perfectly, and they hold together without any tape or glue!
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Kim D says
Thank you so much for the corner bookmarks. I will be using them in our community little library. It is so hard finding free items today. Bless you for sharing your lovely ideas.
Ferdinand says
The butterflies were confusing yet exhilarating. I appreciate you and your effort to create a community for fellow origami worshipers. I hope to see you in the mansions we will fold together one day. Thank you for touching heaven and changing earth with the folds of your origami brain.
Amy says
It’s a great list of origami. I’m defenetly going try one.
Grace says
Awesome list! 😀 I’m definitely tempted to try more than one of these craft ideas. Looking forward to the weekend! 😀
Luna says
I LOVE origami!!! I make origami cards for sisters in my Relief Society. Sometimes if it’s not enough, I will make an origami rose with it or a treat. My father introduced me to origami when I was probably 6 and I have loved it ever since. I don’t do it as much as I used to but I love getting books on getting new ideas on how to make pretty cards for people. These look like such fun tutorials!