Origami is a fascinating art form that involves folding paper to create three-dimensional shapes and objects . It's not only a fun and relaxing activity, but it can also be a great opportunity to stimulate your creativity and make beautiful decorative items.
Suitable for both children and adults , origami, this easy craft activity, offers wonderful moments of creativity. In this article, we'll present some creative DIY ideas as well as easy and quick origami tutorials:
1 - Easy origami or Japanese paper earrings
You'll love learning how to fold Japanese paper to create different shapes. But you'll love even more making them useful and practical . And origami earrings are a must-have once you start practicing this technique.
With easy origami earrings, you can vary the shapes: animals, hearts, stars... But in this tutorial, we'll show you another shape: origami cube earrings . A creation by Pauline from the website " Sur la branche d'un cerisier" (On a Cherry Tree Branch ). Discover the tutorial right HERE .
Discover also our origami and Japanese Washi paper earring designs:
2 - An origami string of lights
Whether for the holidays or any time of year , learn how to make a pretty origami garland, illuminated (or even non-illuminated). It will always add a touch of charm to a piece of furniture in your living room or hung on the wall above your bed.
If you'd like to learn how to make your own pretty origami string lights , perhaps to display under a glass dome, you should know that this is one of the many origami and bookbinding workshops we offer . Find all our origami workshops, including this one:
Discover the origami workshops
3 - A "masu" origami box
Traditional origami boxes, also called " masu " boxes in Japan, are practical and decorative objects that you can use to store jewelry, sweets, or other small items. There are many origami box designs, ranging from simple boxes to more complex ones with lids and compartments.
4 - Origami animals
Origami animals are a great activity, especially for children who love recognizing, reproducing, and creating them. Hundreds of folding models exist, and practically any animal can be made with origami, but it's best to start with a few basics to learn and then expand on them.
5 - A chopstick case made of Japanese Washi Chiyogami paper
Here's a very original idea to add a touch of color to your table . It's a quick, enjoyable, and very easy activity to impress your guests!
Planning a sushi or Asian food night? Looking for a unique decorative touch? Look no further, this idea is for you. All you need per fold is two sheets of origami paper ( ideally "Washi Chiyogami," a high-quality Japanese paper to ensure your cases are sturdy and long-lasting) and a tube of glue.
Here's the video tutorial explained right HERE . A creation by Sarah Vasseghi.
We offer our own kits of Japanese "Washi Chiyogami" paper in various colors , combining patterns and solids. They will be perfect for this project:
Discover Chiyogami Washi papers
6 - An origami crane place card
Still with the idea of your meals, whether small or large gatherings, and again with the aim of impressing your guests ! Here is a superb idea to add colour to your table , while keeping things tidy of course, since it involves creating your own place cards.
A creative and easy idea. You can use a different color for each place card to clearly distinguish each of your guests, and they'll be happy to take one home as a little gift ! What could be better?
Find the folding video tutorial right HERE . A creation by Annette Sonsino.
Again, if you wish, our Japanese Washi Chiyogami paper kits will be perfect for this activity, with the color gradient they offer!