This origami butterfly follows the traditional Japanese design, and it’s a nice easy project to get started with. The delicate shape of this origami butterfly is ideal for making hanging decorations, perfect for birthday parties or celebrations! If you prefer, the relatively flat shape of this origami butterfly makes it ideal for use as a feature point on cards.
Like this origami butterfly? Check out this project – how to make an origami fabric butterfly, or how about learning how to make a traditional origami crane or an origami swan? We love these (super easy) origami cats and this adorable origami owl!
If you fancy boosting your stash, check out our pick of the best origami paper, or how about trying out these brilliant origami Christmas decorations? If you’re on the hunt for more easy origami projects, we have them all collated here, in our easy origami for beginners article.
We love seeing what you make, so don’t forget to share your origami projects with us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, too!
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This is the origami paper we used for many of our steps photos – it’s great, because not only is it double-sided, but the sides are different colours so it really adds a little bit extra to those designs where you see both sides of the paper. Plus it comes as loose leaf, which is handy. The paper itself is thicker than traditional origami paper, but it’s nice to work with and you don’t lose any of the colours on the folds.
