15 DIY Origami Projects That Are Insanely Fun
Origami projects are my absolute favorite time pass. They’re one of the very first DIY’s I ever tried that made me fall in love with all things craft.
I woke up this morning and just felt a bit burnt out. As you probably know, we spend so much time chasing after dreams and the perfect future for ourselves that we can sometimes lose sight of all the great things we have right now.
I wanted to take a step back from everything that I’m working towards and just take some time to do something enjoyable and fun that I have a passion for.
So, with a goal in mind, I put on my detective hat and started exploring the great wide digital ocean to collect a ton of the best DIY origami projects available.
And let me tell you something, these are going to keep you busy and super entertained for hours!
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Fun And Easy DIY Origami Projects
1. Origami Pikachu
via paperkawaii
Given that Pokemon has experienced a surge in popularity again, especially with Detective Pikachu about to hit circuits, I figured it would be the perfect origami tutorial for this list.
It’s ridiculously cute and is a great way to recapture our childhood days in a small way.
2. DIY Ice Cream Origami
via poulettemagique
If you’re on a diet, I think this ice cream cone origami is your next best option to actual ice cream. Sure, you can’t eat it but it looks great and is loads of fun to make.
3. Origami Vase
via AmyFamily DIY
For something you can show off to guests and add into a room as an accessory, this origami vase is absolutely what you’re looking for.
The shape and design are so 3 dimensional that it can easily be mistaken for a carefully crafted clay vase.
4. DIY Origami Lampshade
Another wonderful origami project that can be used as part of your room decor is this lampshade. If you have spare or leftover wallpaper, it would be perfect for this project.
Ideally, you want to use paper with a pattern or design on it for a colorful and eye-catching lampshade.
5. Cool Origami Paper Cube
When learning about origami’s, I noticed that my skills and abilities improved drastically as I progressed from one shape to another.
Which is why I decided to include these cute little origami cubes. They’re excellent for beginners who want to get better at the craft.
6. DIY Woodland Animals Origami Bookmarks
via itsalwaysautumn
Regardless of technological advancement, I don’t think anything beats the feeling of holding a paperback copy of a novel in your palms.
Walk into my room and you’ll find a huge bookshelf filled with books and I can certainly tell you, these adorable origami book holders are a blessing to make and use!
7. DIY Folded Origami Decoration
via minieco
If you want to add some decorations to your room or you’re in charge of throwing a girly party and need to get creative, this extremely simple but creative folded origami decoration is exactly what you need.
Once you get the hang of it, you can make a dozen of these very quickly!
8. Origami Cat
via fatmumslim
Trust me when I tell you that if I was given the opportunity to turn my yard into a cat farm, I would be on that in a heartbeat.
But, for now, the next best thing would be crafting these cute kitten origamis on a Sunday afternoon. This is a really fun way to spend the weekend with your little ones.
9. DIY Origami Envelope
via gatheringbeauty
In my opinion, birthday presents are meant to be gifted with effort.
An old fashion card or letter wrapped in a beautifully made envelope that you put together with your own two hands shows just how much you care.
If you’re looking to go the extra mile and make something unique for someone special, this origami envelope project is a surefire way of doing just that.
10. DIY Ombre Crane Garland
via camillestyles
I don’t think any collection of origami projects would be complete without the classic crane.
It’s been a popular origami project for as long as I can remember and is definitely worth trying when you have some free time. It’s just like they say, old is gold!
11. Origami Mermaid
via pinkstripeysocks
I can’t think of any little girl who doesn’t like Ariel the little mermaid and I can’t imagine them passing on the opportunity to learn how to make this origami.
12. DIY Origami Dollar Bill T-shirts
via doodlecraftblog
When I first started this blog, one of the very first posts I ever published was a tutorial on how to make a dollar bill origami.
It’s a very popular project and I wanted to include it in this collection of origami projects for sentimental reasons. But, it’s also a pretty damn cool origami to try out so I highly recommend it.
13. DIY Origami Heart
via Easy Origami
For all you romantics at heart, this heart-shaped origami is a beautiful little gift for valentines day that your special one will love.
You can use red sheets of paper or plain white will suffice, you’d just need a red marker to color it in.
14. Easy Origami Bear
via allfortheboys
Since childhood, I have a soft spot for bears. Not because they seem like gentle creatures or anything but I really love the animated movie Brother Bear.
I think this simple bear origami is another great project to try with your little ones.
15. Origami Shark Cootie Catcher
via easypeasyandfun
As you can tell, I saved the coolest origami for last.
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