Tutorials sorted by holidays, seasons & special occasions.
In this video, I’ll be showing you how to fold an origami heart designed by Brians Tjipto Meidianto. You can stand the heart on any flat surface, and it even has a little flap at the front that can be used to hide a tiny note. 😉 I cut a strip from the sticky part…
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make an easy origami Christmas tree. Tape it to a blank card for an instant hand-crafted card for the holidays. I taught this at a workshop at a senior center in NYC recently. They came out well, and they really enjoyed making them. 🙂 Wishing everyone a…
Design & Video by Jenny W Chan, OrigamiTree.com This tutorial will show you how to make a spinning Note Mobile from 12 Post-it® Notes (in this video: 4 yellows, 4 pinks, and 4 aquas). This a simple project that can be completed during study or work breaks. It spins, it dangles, and it keeps you…
Design by Stephan Weber In this video, I’ll be showing you how to fold an origami star (star ornament). They’re great for decorating Christmas trees (string them with a thread/needle), making cards, or just scattered around the room. Cover them with glitter or glow-in-the-dark paint for some glam. 🙂 This model is special because it…
In this video, I’ll show you how to make a modular paper Christmas tree (uses glue). Trim the edges with glitter glue to give it a more festive look. Be adventurous and use different colors and combinations! WISHING EVERYONE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY!!! The project requires 4 square sheets of paper in different sizes:…
In this tutorial, I’ll show you show to make a simple origami Christmas Santa Boot / Stocking. String them with a thread and needle to make a cute decoration for any tree. Or, because it’s 2D, glue them to the back of someone’s Christmas card. It’ll add a nice, handmade touch. 🙂 HAPPY HOLIDAYS, everyone!
In this video, I’ll show you how to make a spinning Origami Top. It’s a fun little paper toy that you can do yourself ANY time of the year! Decorate the perimeter with glitter for a cool spiral effect! Don’t be overwhelmed with the number of steps; it’s actually pretty quick and easy once you…
Last minute Halloween craft, anyone? Trying to kill time before trick-or-treating? 🙂 Here’s an impromptu, easy paper craft that you can make with the kids this Halloween! It’s a Paper Spider! The paper spider requires 2 square sheets of paper, that you later cut in half to form two 1:2 ratio sheets. It is held…
This creepy little origami blinking eye is perfect for Halloween. The kids will really get a kick out of the “blinking action.” It’s just fun. If the bloodshot eyes are a little too creepy, feel free to add a googly eye, instead. Silly cyclops fun. 😉 Enjoy! I used a 6″ x 6″ square paper…
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to fold an origami pumpkin. It’s a quick and easy project that is kid-friendly. Have fun decorating the faces! Paint them with glow-in-the-dark paint for added fun. The stem is optional, but I decided to tape one on just for fun. 🙂 If you don’t want a…