Category: – Christmas

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

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 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is by Hans Birkeland and used to be found on this web site: http://www.hansbirkeland.150m.com/     But this site is no longer active and we have captured the image and reproduce it here.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 This Reindeer is by CY Hung and used to be found on this web site: http://www.zen-of-origami.org/     But this site is no longer active and we have captured the image and reproduce it here.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: 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

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by H Birdeland and used to be found on this web site:     http://www.hansbirkeland.150m.com/pine1.htm But this site is no longer active and we have captured the image and reproduce it here.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 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 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 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 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 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) 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 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 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 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