Origami Santa Claus Here are some paper origami Santa Claus models for you to try and enjoy. Some Santas are quite simple: Paula Versnick’s Santa only requires 2 folds. It is arguably the easier origami Santa known. Much of it relies on the fact that Santa is always depicted in red and white. Penguins are… Continue reading Christmas Santa Claus
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Fluted Diamond
Fluted Diamond created by Molly Kahn The fluted-diamond is a two-piece origami model held together by friction. It was created by Molly Kahn and is a classic beauty. Easy to make, pretty to see, and can be used as earrings, Christmas decorations, and in mobiles. It is published in The Art of Origami by Gay… Continue reading Fluted Diamond
16-Sided Tree
16-Sided Tree This 16-Sided Tree is an extension of the 8-Sided Tree. The model is just as easy to fold as its predecessor; you only need to perform the squash folds a few more times to achieve twice as many flaps or ridges. This model starts with a Preliminary Base. The four flaps are squashed… Continue reading 16-Sided Tree
Golden Venture Folding Candy Cane
Golden Venture Folding Candy Cane Make anywhere between 30 and 50 triangular units (see instructions here) Place the triangular units side-by-side upright. Place them so that they are balanced on the broad base. They should look like mountains. Insert the tabs of the second unit into the pockets of the first unit. Repeat until… Continue reading Golden Venture Folding Candy Cane
Kirigami Christmas Tree
Kirigami Christmas Tree Kirigami Christmas Tree Instructions Here are the instructions to make a kirigami christmas tree. Fold a piece of paper in half, left to right. Cut out a small right-angle triangle near the top of the folded paper. Cut a second right-angle triangle below the first triangle. Make this triangle a little… Continue reading Kirigami Christmas Tree
Origami Candy Cane Diagram
Origami Candy Cane Diagram Origami Candy Cane Instructions Begin with a square piece of paper that is colored on one side and white on the other side. Place the white side facing up. Fold the paper in half to form a triangle except offset the paper a little so there is a white… Continue reading Origami Candy Cane Diagram
Traditional Origami Tree
Traditional Origami Tree This traditional origami tree is a favorite among children and adults alike. It is easy to make and looks great every time. It works best if you have paper that is different color on the front and back side. For example, standard origami paper or double sided origami paper will work well.… Continue reading Traditional Origami Tree
Santa Table Card
Santa Table Card by Hans Birkeland This santa table card is by Hans Birkeland and used to be found on this web site: http://www.hansbirkeland.150m.com/ But this site is no longer active and we have captured the image and reproduce it here. Please contact us if you are the rightful owner of this diagram… Continue reading Santa Table Card
Reindeer by CY Hung
Reindeer by CY Hung This Reindeer is by CY Hung and used to be found on this web site: http://www.zen-of-origami.org/ But this site is no longer active and we have captured the image and reproduce it here. Please contact us if you are the rightful owner of this diagram and wish for it… Continue reading Reindeer by CY Hung
Pyramid Tree
Pyramid Tree Pyramid Tree: The instructions to this origami tree is all over the internet such that it is not clear who first invented it. Reliable sources suggest that the model was created by Makoto Yamaguchi and first published in NOA Magazine 003 (Dec. 1975). The design is often called Origami Tree or Origami Christmas… Continue reading Pyramid Tree
Puzzling Ornament by Garibi IIan
Puzzling Ornament by Garibi IIan This Puzzling Ornament was created by Garibi IIan. It is a modular origami model consisting of 6 units each made the same way. The units are assembled to form the Puzzling Christmas Decoration. The model is a puzzle, or a toy. Your goal is to convert the model from a… Continue reading Puzzling Ornament by Garibi IIan
Pine Tree Card by H Birkeland
Pine Tree Card by H Birkeland This Origami Pine Tree Card is by H Birdeland and used to be found on this web site: http://www.hansbirkeland.150m.com/pine1.htm But this site is no longer active and we have captured the image and reproduce it here. Please contact us if you are the rightful owner of this… Continue reading Pine Tree Card by H Birkeland
Paper Chains
Paper Chains Paper Chains Instructions Cut strips of paper in varying colors. Tape, glue, or staple the ends together to make a loop. Insert a second strip of paper into the loop. Tape, glue or staple this strip to make an interconnected loop. Continue until your paper chain is as long as you want it.… Continue reading Paper Chains
Origami Angel by Mike Case
Origami Angel by Mike Case This Origami Angel is by Mike Chase and used to be found on this web site: http://members.shaw.ca/yagowe/origami/angel.html . But this site is no longer active and we have captured the image and reproduce it here. Please contact us if you are the rightful owner of this diagram and… Continue reading Origami Angel by Mike Case
Fir Tree by SS Cucek
Fir Tree by SS Cucek
Fir Tree 2 by F Guarnieri
Fir Tree by F Guarnieri Every time I see an origami tree created by Francesco Guarnieri, I always think, “This is the most beautiful tree ever!” But then I see his next tree and think the next tree is even better. This page is a “help page” for folding Abete 2 (Fir Tree 2) created… Continue reading Fir Tree 2 by F Guarnieri
Christmas Tree Mamino
Christmas Tree Mamino by SB Tree Mamino This page is a “help page” for folding the origami Christmas Tree created by SB Mamino. The diagrams are abbreviated and some steps are not shown; this page goes through the steps in greater detail. The original design consists of 7 tiers (layers). Each tier is made of… Continue reading Christmas Tree Mamino
Evergreen Tree
Evergreen Tree by Sarah Wooden This origami Evergreen Tree was designed by Sarah Wooden. Her web site is no longer online but she used to have a wonderful collection of simple origami models which were both efficient and expressive. This tree is among one of her creations. This paper tree is conceptually simple, but it… Continue reading Evergreen Tree
Christmas Tree (Dolz variation)
Christmas Tree (Dolz variation) This is a variation of the Christmas Tree created by Vincente Dolz. The units are folded the same way as the original tree but the units are assembled in a slightly different manner to give a totally different look. Original tree (left) and variation (right):… Continue reading Christmas Tree (Dolz variation)
Bubble Gum Wrapper Paper Chain
Bubble Gum Wrapper Paper Chain Cut paper of varying color to the size 2″ x 5″. Fold in half lengthwise. Fold the top and bottom edges to the midline. Fold in half lengthwise. Paper is now ½ an inch wide. Fold in half crosswise. Fold the right and left edges to the midline. Fold in… Continue reading Bubble Gum Wrapper Paper Chain
Bubble Gum Wrapper Chain var 1
Bubble Gum Wrapper Chain var 1 This variation of the classic bubble gum wrapper chain uses a quarter as much paper and can be done in a half as much folding. Saving paper and saving time, what could be better? Cut strips of paper of varying color. Paper used here is ½ inch wide and… Continue reading Bubble Gum Wrapper Chain var 1
8-Sided Tree
8-Sided Tree This 8-Sided Tree is easy to make and looks quite cute. It has a lot of presence and impact given how simple it is to fold. Children can make lots of these and arrange them into a diorama or forest scene. You can also make a Lucky Star and glue it on top… Continue reading 8-Sided Tree
St Patrick’s Day Origami
St Patrick’s Day Origami St Patrick’s Day is such a fun day. Unfortunately, there are very few origami diagrams available on the internet to celebrate this holiday. Share the luck of the Irish: let us know if you’ve found some St Patrick’s Day origami treasures. St Patrick’s Day Origami Models $4-Leaf Clover (M Tessier) Clover… Continue reading St Patrick’s Day Origami
Origami Angel, Reindeer, and More…
Origami Angel and more… Diagrams for Angels Angel 7 steps (L Montoya) Angel or here 10 steps (M Bright) Angel 10 steps (JT Buitrago) Angel 11 steps (CD Shen) Angel 11 steps (A Fehl) Angel 14 steps (R Sabat) Angel 18 steps (H Dybkjaer) Angel 22 steps (M Case) Angel 25 steps(M van Gelder) Angel… Continue reading Origami Angel, Reindeer, and More…
Origami Wreath and Garland Diagrams
Origami Wreath and Garland Diagrams When it comes to origami wreath and garland, the most famous one is probably the Leaf and Berry Wreath by Anita Barbour. It is made with a single sheet of paper (left). But with a bit of imagination, you can turn any ring into a holiday wreath. For example,… Continue reading Origami Wreath and Garland Diagrams
Christmas Santa Claus
Origami Santa Claus Here are some paper origami Santa Claus models for you to try and enjoy. Some Santas are quite simple: Paula Versnick’s Santa only requires 2 folds. It is arguably the easier origami Santa known. Much of it relies on the fact that Santa is always depicted in red and white. Penguins are… Continue reading Christmas Santa Claus
Christmas Ornaments
Origami Christmas Ornaments Anita Barbour is well known for her beautiful, origami Christmas ornaments. She has a 120-page book called Easy Origami Ornaments featuring 60 of her original designs. The few that you see below are just the tip of the iceberg! Another good book for Christmas decorations is The Magic of Origami by Alice… Continue reading Christmas Ornaments
Snowman and Snowflake Origami Diagrams
Snowman and Snowflake Origami Diagrams There are very few diagrams for origami snowman and snowflake. This is probably because snowmen and snowflakes can be made quite easily with kirigami (the art of folding and cutting paper). Indeed, you will find that folding a piece of paper into a snowflake is quite complicated whereas cutting a… Continue reading Snowman and Snowflake Origami Diagrams
Christmas Tree
Origami Christmas Tree This pages lists some of the greatest origami Christmas trees that are available for free on the internet. Some of the instructions make small, flat, origami trees suitable for homemade greeting cards or for use as ornaments. Some of the instructions are for 3D trees: these tend to be large enough to… Continue reading Christmas Tree
Origami Christmas
Origami Christmas Christmas origami instructions are here for those who are tired of store-bought Christmas cards. Are your kids bored during the winter school break? Want your home to have a cozy-warm feel instead of the shopping mall tinsel? We have the answer: Christmas Origami! The tradition of decorating Christmas trees with origami models was… Continue reading Origami Christmas
Holiday Origami
Holiday Origami Are you looking for instructions to make an origami heart for Valentine’s Day? Maybe you want to make some origami ornaments for your tree? Don’t forget about Halloween, we have lots of diagrams for bats, cats, and spooky stuff. You’ve come to the right place. On this page, holiday origami instructions are sorted… Continue reading Holiday Origami