This Origami Christmas Tree has so many possibilities. Use it to make garland, decorate a card, gift bag, or present with it, or just use it as decoration on it’s on. I’m sure you can think up some more options as well!
Origami
Origami Frog Base – written and pictorial tutorial
The Origami Frog Base is the start of various Origami Patterns. You will find the written and pictorial pattern for the Frog Base below.
Origami has been one of my hobbies since I was 8 years old. Many Origami Patterns start with an Origami Base: a folded form that starts a piece. This is one such base. You can find more Origami Base Tutorials for here: https://jessieathome.com/category/crafts/origami/origami-base/
Origami Helmet – make it any any size from Mouse to Bear!
The Origami Helmet is such a fun piece to make. I remember making them out of big squares of newspaper to make a hat for myself when I was little. You can start with different size papers to make different size hats for anyone – or even for all your toys. This is a great way for a little one to start learning origami.
The origami helmet can be made with paper that is a different color on both sides for a decorative effect. Be sure to crease well after each fold.
Origami Blintz Base – written and pictorial tutorial
The Origami Blintz Base is the start of various Origami Patterns including the Butterfly, Basic Box, and Fortune Teller. You will find the written and pictorial pattern for the Origami Blintz Base below.
Origami has been one of my hobbies since I was 8 years old. Many Origami Patterns start with an Origami Base: a folded form that starts a piece. This is one such base. You can find more Origami Base Tutorials for here: https://jessieathome.com/category/crafts/origami/origami-base/
Origami Swan – Quick and Easy
The origami swan is not only graceful and beautiful, but it is also quick and easy to make. This is a great piece for someone just learning origami. It can be made from paper that is the same color on both sides, but if the paper is different colors on each side then there is a little bit of the contrasting color showing for some added interest.
To begin the origami swan, fold a square piece of paper in half diagonally with the color that you want to be the main color on the outside. Unfold.
Origami Ninja Star – I remember these from school!
Get your ninja on, with origami ninja stars. Does anyone else remember these origami ninja stars from school? I remember some the kids used to fold these up and toss them around. OK, not exactly following school rules, but I remember it happening. These are also great for costumes and party decorations. To make an origami ninja star you will need 2 squares of paper. Only one side of each piece will be seen, so the color of the second side does not matter.
For the purposes of this tutorial, we are going to call the blue square of paper Paper A, and the orange square of paper Paper B. To begin, fold both pieces of paper in half and then unfold.
Origami Money Packet – great for gifts!
Thinking of giving a gift of money? Why not give it in this origami money packet? You can make several and put different bills in each one, or just make one. They fit nicely inside a card as well. This pattern works nicely with paper that is a different color on each side.
To start your origami money packet, fold your paper diagonally and then unfold.
Origami Fish Base – written and pictorial tutorial
The Origami Fish Base is the start of various Origami Patterns. You will find the written and pictorial pattern for the Fish Base below.
Origami has been one of my hobbies since I was 8 years old. Many Origami Patterns start with an Origami Base: a folded form that starts a piece. This is one such base. You can find more Origami Base Tutorials for here: https://jessieathome.com/category/crafts/origami/origami-base/
Kirigami Goldfish – it’s like origami but with scissors!
Kirigami Goldfish Origami with scissors!
Do you know the difference between origami and kirigami? Well, take a look at this Kirigami Goldfish and see if you can figure it out. That’s right, origami is made entirely from folding paper, kirigami is made from both folding and cutting paper. The Kirigami Goldfish is an easy to create example. Kirigami Goldfish Origami with scissors. Happy folding!
To begin your Kirigami Goldfish, fold your paper in half diagonally.
Origami Cicada – this bug won’t bug you at all!
Folding an Origami Cicada the easy way!
These origami cicadas make no sound at all, they just sit quietly and look pretty. With my simple instructions for folding an Origami Cicada the easy way, you can fold your own origami cicada in no time at all. It’s a simple pattern I think looks best with paper that is a different color on each side. My dad who currently lives in Japan says that Japanese children love to catch cicadas and collect their empty shells in the summer. I haven’t seen to many cicadas here in New Jersey lately, so I say, “if you can’t catch them, fold your own!” Let’s relax, have a bit of fun, and start folding an origami cicada the easy way!
Folding an Origami Cicada the easy way, starts with folding the paper in half diagonally.