Paper folding is an ancient Japanese art and you can make some charming pieces of your own with origami tutorials. From the simple to the incredibly intricate 3d forms, origami is something you can do when you have a few idle minutes, or for hours on end as a hobby. I’ve selected some origami tutorials to show you the scope of what can be achieved. If the whole tutorial isn’t shown, just click on the source link to find your way to the instructions or just type into your search engine origami tutorial and the name of the shape you want to create.
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1. ORIGAMI MONEY FLOWERS
Via Origami Money Flowers: Origami
What a great way to make a gift of money. Remember - if you are going to be giving these as pressies, don't follow origami tutorials that involve any cutting!
2. Camera Bill
Via 20 Cool Examples of Dollar ...
If you know someone wants money to buy a certain something, finding an origami tutorial to make that item out of bills is a great way of gifting the money.
3. 5 Pointed Origami Star
Via Folding 5 Pointed Origami Star ...
Perfect for Christmas.
4. Snowflake
Via Snowflake origami tutorial | Xinblog
Make some to go along with the stars in the previous point.
Add a touch of winter magic to your decorations by crafting delicate snowflakes from paper. These icy wonders can be as intricate or as simple as you desire, with patterns that evoke a gentle snowfall or a blizzard of creativity. Just imagine a flurry of these elegant creations adorning your windows or hanging on a string to create a whimsical mobile. With a few folds and snips, you can transform plain paper into a sparkling indoor snowstorm—minus the cold!
5. 3D Heart
Via inspiration
Make a few and scatter them around on Valentine's Day or anniversaries.
6. Paper Dress Folding
Via Meijo's Joy: A Perfect Dress ...
You could use these on greetings cards, or string them up bunting style for a unique streamer for a girl's birthday party.
7. Calla Lily
Via 海芋的折纸……_来自w昊滢的图片分享-堆糖
You need to practice on a few easier pieces before tackling this one.
8. Giraffe
Via Origami For Kids: Make an ...
Actually, I don't think these do look like giraffes much, but still cute.
9. Crane
Via Okato World: Grullas de Origami
Everyone would know how to make an origami crane. (Remember Ben Affleck in Pearl Harbor?)
10. Bulldog Bookmark
Via Fold an origami bulldog bookmark ...
He's a cute way to mark your page.
11. Chinese Dragon
Via Chinese Dragon origami tutorial | ...
Wow! How long would this take I wonder?
12. Bow
Via Lebe glücklich....: Papier Schleife - ...
Great for gift wrapping.
13. Flowers
Via DIY How To: Origami Paper ...
Apparently, these are really easy to make. Make a whole bunch in a riot of colors.
14. Tutorial: Tiny Origami Nintendo Stars
Via Tutorial: Lucky Origami Nintendo Stars ...
You don't have to make them "Nintendo" - these little 3D stars are as cute as a button.
This tutorial from Geek Crafts shows you how to make 3D stars from origami paper. The stars are tiny and can be made in any color or pattern you want. The tutorial is perfect for anyone who wants to pass the time or start a new hobby. It's great for adults and kids alike. The stars make a great decoration for any room or can be used as gift tags or party favors. The tutorial is easy to follow and will have you making stars in no time. You will need origami paper, scissors, and a ruler. With these items and the detailed instructions, you'll be able to make your own tiny origami Nintendo stars.
15. Heart Ring
Via Sweet origami hearts ⇆ bloomize
Use these are napkin rings or for party invitation scrolls.
16. Hummingbird
Via Hummingbird origami tutorial | Xinblog
A traditional shape in Japanese origami.
17. Paper Butterfly
Via DIY
You could make these in lots of colors and patterns too. Or Choose one in a contrasting or accent color to use with origami flowers.
18. Envelope
Via origamispirit.com
Origami envelopes are a nice way to present gifts of money.
19. Bouquet
Via Google Translate
This would certainly make a change to a floral bouquet in fresh blooms or silk flowers.
20. Money Heart
Via Decorative Money Origami Heart: Video ...
This is great because until you look closely, it's not instantly recognizable as money.
21. Mouse
Via Des animaux en origami faciles ...
This so reminds me of Fingerbobs. It was a kid's program on UK TV where the story was told in the form of paper animals.
22. Money Star
Via Modular Money Origami Star from ...
I love this way to give a gift of Christmas money.
23. Business Card Stand
Via Easy origami business card stand ...
Make one for your desk.
24. Angel
Via ❀ øяıgαмı ❀
Make lots and hang them with fishing line from the ceiling for the holidays.
25. Miniature Paper Shirt Tie
Via 衬衫…_来自潘雯霓的图片分享-堆糖
Make with dollars for money gifts or from other paper to use on male greetings cards.
26. 3d Diamonds
Via 6 Fabulous DIY Origami Crafts
Can't afford diamonds? Make your own!
27. Bunny
It's not Easter without bunnies.
28. Pumpkin
Via Pumpkin - Origami Tutorial by ...
Not good at carving pumpkins? Origami tutorials to the rescue.
29. Penguin
Via Make an origami penguin | ...
Oh my! He's a cutie!
30. Bunny Box
Via go.tipjunkie.com
Fill with mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans for treats for the little ones at Easter.
31. Toadstools
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Why? just because!
32. Lampshade
Via DIY Tutorial: DIY Origami / ...
Such a satisfying project for your home décor.
33. Panda
Via duitang.com
Show your love for the panda.
34. Heart-shaped Page Marker
Via Heart-shaped page marker origami | ...
This heart will just love to keep your page for you.
35. Rose Origami Course
Via Rose origami course | Xinblog
They look so realistic.
36. Owl
Via DIY Tutorial: DIY Origami / ...
Harry Potter party - anyone?
37. Swallowtail Butterfly
An upgrade on the standard butterfly.
38. Pikachu
Via 皮卡丘折纸……_来自原创钉子户的图片分享-堆糖
Who remembers Pikachu (and why are the hands of the lady in this origami tutorial so yellow ^_^ ?)
39. Koi Carp
Via Dollar Koi Fish origami tutorial ...
Make him in money for luck, or other colors for fun.
40. Heart Shaped Box
Via Heartshaped Box origami tutorial | ...
Makes a pretty box for gifts.
41. Hyacinthus Orientalis
Via Hyacinthus orientalis origami tutorial | ...
No-one would believe they are paper until they get up
close. Perfect blooms for hay fever sufferers.
42. Bat
Via art-smart.townofmanchester.org
A great origami tutorial for beginners to cut their teeth one.
43. Christmas Wreath
Easy to make but so effective.
44. Chinese Peacock
Via Modular Origami Archives - Art ...
Amazing! Could you imagine getting so good as to be able to create something like this?
45. Christmas Tree
Via 【DIY折纸教ĸ……_来自阿-笨猫的图片分享-堆糖
Can't have Christmas without Christmas trees.
46. Elephant
Via Easy origami elephant tutorial
Get the kids involved too.
47. Clover
Via Craft Inspiration Studio | Author ...
Make your own luck with this 4 leaf clover (shamrock)
48. Maple Leaf
Via Maple Leaf origami tutorial | ...
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
49. Cute Bear
Via 【自己动手】折纸教程,非常可爱的bear小熊。它纯真可爱,虽然有点儿笨拙但却非常善…-嘀咕网 - 收集高清唯美图片,分享你所爱,结识心朋友
Can you bear to pass on making this little darling?
50. Santa Claus
Via DIY创意家居生活品 碎花布制作经济耐用的围裙教程-手工家
If you're making Christmas trees, snowflakes, angels and stars, you can't leave Santa Claus out.
So – what do you think? Is origami something you’re going to give a try?
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