Index card origami

Educational and craft activities for kids and parents

Here you’ll find a range of origami tutorials from the easiest beginner projects to the more advanced 3D origami. But don’t worry, origami doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact some of my favourite projects are the simplest ones. Like these origami bookmarks (which you can download in my free origami ebook) and these simple origami snack cups. All you need is some time and a little patience.

Here is a quick tutorial on making an easy origami bird! This beginner design will be a great way to start learning how to make origami.

Learn how to make an Easy Origami Heart for Valentine’s Day. A piece of paper, a bit of patience and a few clever folds are all you’ll need to make this simple heart. What better way to show someone you care than with a hand-folded paper heart.

This is a simple step-by-step guide to making an origami box (also called a Masu, which is Japanese for “square wooden box”). Little boxes like these are perfect to use for little containers or to make your own small gift box for presents. We also have a video for you so you can follow along…

This is a tutorial on how to make a custom size hinged origami box, perfect to keep a deck of cards, business cards, etc.

Do you want to learn how to make origami envelopes with self Lock? In this article (with video), you will learn not one, but three ways to fold an envelope that has self lock.

Make an origami cat using this fun and easy tutorial for beginners! This can be made as a two-piece origami, or a head only.