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Origami Crafts and Paper Folding Projects

Try these free origami craft patterns and projects. Use these resources to create your own folded paper masterpieces.

How to Make Origami

You can learn more about the art of paper folding by following along with these videos.

Blank Favor Bag Template

Print out this free template and make your own personalized party favor bags.

Blank Gift Card Template

Print out this free template and make your own personalized, small gift cards.

Blank Gift/Scrapbook Tag Template

Print out this free template and make your own personalized tags.

Blank Invitation or Card Template

Print out this free template and make your own personalized greeting cards.

Blank Napkin Ring Template

Print out this free template and make your own personalized napkin rings.

Blank Party Hat Template

Print out this free template and make your own personalized party hat.

Blank Place Card Template

Print out this free template and make your own personalized place cards for your table.

Crease + Fold Book

No matter if you want to learn how to do origami or expand on your origami skills, I suggest you take a peek at Crease + Fold by Sok Song.

Fashion Origami

Fashion Origami, by Eva Steele-Saccio, is sure to appeal to any girl who loves fashion and dressing up. I think the projects featured in this book, along with the supplies, will inspire any girl to try their hand at fashion design. The easy-to-understand directions will get them folding in no time at all.

Free Envelope Template

Print out and make 4.5 x 6 inch Envelopes using this free template.

Fun with Folded Fabric Boxes

I love any project that lets me use up some of the boxes of fun fabric I have stashed away! This book teaches you how to make boxes using square pieces of fabric and origami techniques. These techniques can also be used to fold paper and, a popular request around here, old greeting cards. Imagine the possibilities!

Greeting Card Box Craft

Find out how you can easily create small boxes using old greeting cards. This is a great way to use up Christmas cards, birthday cards, and more.

How to Make a Pop-Up Card

A special how-to video created by Lilly Gershon. Don't just send the same old thank you card. Learn how to make a cool, crafty pop-up card with a personal touch.

How to Make an Origami Box

Making an origami box can be a fun and creative craft to do with kids. Here, see step-by-step instructions for how to make an origami box.

How To Make An Origami Cat

A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. Keep little fingers busy with this fun origami project. Learn how to make an origami cat out of two sheets of paper.

How to Make an Origami Crane

A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. Using crisp, neat folds, children can turn ordinary paper into origami art. See how to fold an origami paper crane.

How to Make an Origami Dinosaur

A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. Is your little one fascinated by dinosaurs? Learn how the two of you can make this prehistoric giant out of origami paper.

How to Make an Origami Elephant

A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. Bring a bit of the zoo into your home with this cute origami elephant. Watch how easy it is to make an origami elephant.

How to Make an Origami Flower

A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. Brighten up someone's day with a colorful origami flower. Check out these tips on how to make one at home.

How to Make an Origami Goldfish

A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. Origami is a great craft project to do with your children. Watch how to make an adorable origami goldfish with a piece of paper and a pair of scissors.

How to Make an Origami Owl

A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. Get your kid's creative juices flowing by showing him how to turn a piece of paper into a cool shape. Find out how to make an origami owl.

How to Make an Origami Shrimp

A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. This adorable origami shrimp may look complex, but it's really a cinch to make. Watch how to make one at home.

How to Make an Orimgami Bat

Want to try out an easy Halloween craft that will enhance your child's dexterity? Show them how to fold an origami bat, and they'll have a Halloween decoration made completely from folding and cutting a sheet of paper.

Make an Accordion Book

Give them a gift they'll hang on to forever. Lovely, personalized accordion books make great journals or recipe books and are simple to make.

Make an Origami Crane

Using crisp, neat folds, children can turn ordinary paper into origami art. This video will teach you how to fold an origami paper crane.

Printable Box Template

Here is a box for you to print and assemble! Makes a great gift box or even a block for kids.

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