Looking for EASY Origami tutorials? Need inspiring ideas for those kids & teens stuck at home on school break? We have TONS of unique, cute origami craft ideas. You’ll find origami ideas for all skill levels and craft types. These are UNIQUE ideas your kids & teens will LOVE making with friends or family!
When school breaks come around, kids & teens are excited for a break, but soon enough, boredom starts to set in. That’s when it’s time to spark their creativity with some fun and easy origami paper crafts! These origami crafts for kids, teens and even adults are the perfect solution to keep them entertained and engaged, offering a mix of colorful, hands-on projects that will bring excitement to their days and bust the boredom!
You’ll find bright and colorful ideas that everyone will love. From paper rings to paper flowers…I’m certain you’ll find something for even the pickiest person.

You’ll find plenty of origami ideas and inspiration for every skill level- from beginners to total paper craft mastery! We have easy origami crafts that take only a few minutes and some that will fill an entire week!
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Origami Tutorials for Teens & Adults

Origami Butterfly by The Printables Fairy
It’s easy to make a whole flock of paper butterflies with these step-by-step instructions to follow.

Origami Gem Stones Tutorial by Paper Kawaii
Here’s a project that creates not just the cactus and flower but also the pot for them to sit in.

Star Top Box by ZIZ Origami
Looking for useful origami ideas? This star topped box can hide jewelry or make a nice gift box.

Origami Paper Bow by Gathering Beauty
This paper bow is such a cute craft idea, and the end result is perfect for decorations and gift toppers.

Lighted Moon & Lotus Flower Via Pinterest
This flower is gorgeous! The moon can be created using this tutorial.

Taylor Swift Paper Rings Origami DIY
Make some DIY oragami “paper rings” to exchange with your beloved! This step by video tutorial from Paper Luv on Youtube will guide you. Paper Rings from the Lover album are often exchanged between Swifties and “Lovers”!

Strawberry Origami by Kid Connection Universe
Wouldn’t it be SWEET to place a small surprise in the center of these strawberries! This short on Youtube shows you how to make’em!

How to Make Paper Pinwheels by Somewhat Simple
Paper pinwheels are a timeless toy and easier to make than they seem. These pinwheels look beautiful in any color!

Origami Cactus & Flower Tutorial by Paper Kawaii
Here’s a project that creates not just the cactus and flower but also the pot for them to sit in.

Origami Cats Tutorial by Origami OK

Origami Paper Birds Tutorial by Paper Kawaii
With some contrasting sheets of paper you can have a bird in the hand!

Origami Frog That REALLY Jumps! by It’s Always Autumn
Origami jumping frogs are fun and interactive paper crafts that can actually leap and hop when pressed and released.

Origami 3D Heart Boxes by Paper Kawaii

Origami Owl by Jo Nakashima

Origami Tulips by Mom Does Reviews
Origami tulips are elegant and thoughtful paper flowers that make perfect gifts for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or any special occasion.

Origami House Plants Tutorial by Paper Kawaii
Here’s another one from paper kawaii if you’re a plant lover! These house plants don’t require watering or sunlight and they won’t take up much space!

3D Origami Paper Animal Rings by Teach Starter
Lucky paper stars are an adorable and simple craft, making it easy to fill an entire jar for a thoughtful gift.

Butterfly Origami Chandelier by Jillian Leslie
Here is a more streamlined, simple butterfly origami tutorial that makes a beautiful baby mobile or chandelier for a party!

Folded Paper Bracelets by Picklebums
These folded paper bracelets are fully customizable to fit any wrist size and are a fantastic way to repurpose kids’ old artwork or use scrap paper up.

Origami Flower Bouquet by Gathered

Origami Flower Wreath by Gathered
This origami wreath does involve a lot of folding, but the end results are so pretty that it’s all worth it.

Origami Hearts Wall Hanging Craft by Creative Jewish Mom
Fold a series of paper hearts in complementary colors to make this lovely wall hanging or baby mobile.
Origami Tutorials for Kids

Paper Boat by One Little Project
Origami boats are a favorite craft for kids and can be decorated with drawings or colors for a personalized touch. They will float in the water so why not make a whole fleet!

Paper Crane by Creative Station

Paper Origami Dinosaur by Origami OK

Origami Rabbit Face by Origami Guide
Fold up this adorable paper bunny, then add eyes and a mouth to complete the effect.

Origami Whale by Red Ted Art
Origami whales are a simple project that is the perfect introduction to the art of paper folding for kids and adults.

Origami Fish by Childhood 101
This origami fish is another approach to folded sea life and a whole school of them would make perfect wall decorations.

Origami Mushroom by Mommy Made That
Although this origami mushroom can be folded from a single sheet of paper, adding a second color to the top makes for a fun accent.

Origami Paper Animal Rings by Teach Starter
Paper rings are a blast to create, and this project teaches you how to make a whole zoo full of different animals.

Origami Robots by Pink Stripey Socks
Keep a pen nearby to add some robotic details to these origami robots once they’re complete.

Origami Ninja Star by Mombrite
These origami ninja stars are a fun way to keep kids entertained—both while folding them and for hours of play afterward.

Origami Cherry by OrigamiOK
While most origami projects are mostly 2D, this one goes all in with the 3D cherries.

Origami Fox by Easy Foldable Creations
Anyone looking for a cute origami project would be hard-pressed to find something cuter than these origami foxes.

Origami Frog Face by OrigamiOK
These adorable little frog faces are irresistibly cute and just begging for a drawn-in expression to bring them to life.

Origami Heart Bookmark by That Kids Craft Site
Turn a basic origami heart into a cute bookmark with just a couple of extra steps.

Origami Ice Cream Cone by Cut Out and Keep
An origami ice cream cone is a fun, simple paper project that is perfect for kids or beginners.

Origami Finger Puppets by What Do We Do All Day?
Create a bunch of these origami finger puppets, then add some extra details to craft an entire paper family.

Origami Paper Cubes by Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls
Origami paper cubes are a fun, colorful project that would make great desk decor.

Origami Corner Bookmark by Creative Ramblings Blog
Here’s another origami corner bookmark craft that gives kids a fun monster buddy to hold their page for them.

Origami Unicorns by Pink Stripey Socks
What origami project could be more ideal than paper unicorns? These are simple to make and just the thing for eager kids to learn.

Easy Origami Jellyfish by Moms & Crafters
This versatile origami project can be made into a jellyfish, squid, or an octopus, all with basically the same steps.
I hope that you found some cute, fun and EASY origami tutorials that everyone will want to make ASAP! We love inspiring you with unique crafting inspiration- before you go be sure to check out some of our other inspiring craft idea round ups!
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