easy origami chicks
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How to Fold an Origami Basket Chick

This cute origami chick, designed by Simon Andersen, is a fun and easy model that works great for spring or Easter. With its hollow center, it can hold small candies, mini eggs, or even a full-sized egg when folded from standard origami paper. Whether you’re making a festive decoration or just looking for a light,…

yoshizawa origami butterflies
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How to Fold a Very Easy Origami Butterfly

This origami butterfly, inspired by Akira Yoshizawa’s classic design, will bring a fresh splash of color to your home. Easy to fold yet incredibly elegant, it’s the ideal project for a calming creative break or a stylish decoration. Choose your favorite patterned paper to make each butterfly uniquely yours. Smaller papers (around 3×3 in or…

traditional origami dragonfly
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How to Fold an Origami Dragonfly

Are you looking to challenge your origami skills with an elegant design? This traditional origami dragonfly is a lovely model accessible to beginners yet offers a fun challenge. With a couple of tricky swivel folds for the wings and an interesting roll-like fold for the head, this model is a great way to improve your…

origami spider
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How to Fold a Traditional Origami Spider

Are you ready to tackle one of the most challenging traditional origami models? This origami spider will put your folding skills to the test. You’ll need two sheets of origami paper to create the spider’s body and head. While it’s more advanced, it’s a rewarding way to improve your craft, and we’re here to help…

origami dolphins
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How to Fold a Traditional Origami Dolphin

Are you ready to bring a splash of creativity into your day? Let’s fold a fun origami dolphin together! This model is perfect for beginners and a great way to practice the swivel fold. Whether you’re just starting out or have some experience with origami, I’m here to guide you step-by-step as we create a…

origami balloon rabbit
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How to Fold a Traditional Origami Balloon Rabbit

The traditional origami balloon rabbit is an adorable design that combines the classic balloon/waterbomb shape with cute bunny ears. This fun and whimsical project is perfect for adding a bit of playfulness to your origami collection. This model is not only irresistible but also more accessible to beginners. Let’s grab some origami paper and create…

origami snail and leaves
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How to Fold a Traditional Origami Snail

It’s the perfect time to enjoy a relaxing craft as the temperatures cool down and the autumn leaves begin to fall. This traditional origami snail is an interesting project that fits the season’s mood, with the soft rain outside and the golden leaves scattered on the ground. While this paper snail is suitable for beginners,…

origami sitting crane
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How to Fold a Traditional Origami Sitting Crane

Are you on the lookout for a new origami crane project? This one might just be what you’re searching for! While it may not be as well-known as the traditional origami crane, it’s a truly elegant model that will bring beauty to any space. It’s perfect for both beginners and experienced folders, and you can…

Origami Bears

I Could Bearly Wait to Show You these Oso Ursome Origami Bears

There are a ton of absolutely fantastic origami bears out there so in this post we’re going to take a look at some of our favourites. I hope you’re pre-beared! First up is very life-like looking bear. The paper used here is really awesome and looks quite like fur. Bear, Designed by Nicolas Terry and…

Birds

Wren You See these Origami Birds You’ll Agree they’re Absolutely Im-peck-able

In this post we’re going to take a look at an impeccable collection of origami birds of all kinds. Excited? Let’s dive in! We’ll start things off with an adorable little owl sitting in a tree. This little owl has a ton of personality and expression and I really like the lighting in this photo…

Origami Pigs

I Hope there are No Re-Pork-Ussions for Showing You these Origami Pigs

I recently saw a couple of adorable and fantastic origami pigs and boars from Hiroaki Kobayashi’s Flickr and it gave me the idea to do a pig-themed post. In this post we’ll be showcasing an excellent collection of pigs of both the domesticated and wild varieties. You’re seriously going to squeal with delight when you see…

Papercraft Sea Creatures

I’m a Really Big “Fin” of this Origami from Under the Sea

In this post we’re going to take a look at another excellent round of papercrafts from under the sea. We’re talking fish, crustaceans, cephalopods and more! First up is an absolutely beautiful dolphinfish (mahi-mahi) folded from some of the most beautiful looking origami paper I’ve ever seen. Dolphinfish (Mahi-Mahi), Designed by Winston Lee and Folded by…

Origami Penguins

Delightful Origami Penguins to Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day

January 20th is officially Penguin Awareness Day, a day designed to raise awareness of penguins and the fact that their populations are decreasing around the world. There are a lot of different species of penguins in real life and there are lots of different origami versions of them as well. In this post we’re going…

Origami Sharks for Shark Awareness Day

Magnificent Origami Sharks to Celebrate Shark Awareness Day

Today, July 14th is Shark Awareness Day. Sharks can definitely be ferocious predators but they do get a bad reputation. Many people are scared of sharks but the truth is that they’re way more threatened by people than we are of them. Shark Awareness Day was started to bring awareness to the fact that sharks…

Jumping Frog
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How to Fold a Traditional Origami Jumping Frog

These easy-to-follow instructions will show you how to fold a traditional origami jumping frog. This origami frog can actually jump pretty far if you press down on its back! When you fold this model, the paper will get pretty thick near the end. Don’t worry if your folds aren’t completely perfect. The frog will still…

Origami Butterfly
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How to Fold a Traditional Origami Butterfly

Are you up for folding a symbol of transformation and beauty? Today, we will show you how to make your own traditional origami butterfly. In Japanese culture, butterflies symbolize the soul, renewal, and the delicate nature of life. Origami butterflies are often folded during spring festivals and other celebrations and used as decorations to represent…

Traditional Paper Crane
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How to Fold a Traditional Origami Crane

The traditional paper origami crane is probably the most famous of all origami models. It’s designed after the Japanese red-crowned crane. In Japanese mythology, this crane is known as the “Honourable Lord Crane,” and its wings carry souls up to heaven. The Japanese name for this model is “Orizuru” which simply means “Folded crane.” “Ori”…