15+ Father's Day Origami Ideas.
/Make Father's Day special with these easy and fun Father's Day Origami Projects! From cute paper bow ties to easy origami shirts, these Father’s Day origami ideas are so much fun to make and the perfect gift for Dad. Great for kids and beginners!
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Origami Father's Day Ideas.
Father’s Day is nearly here, but there’s still time to make a cute homemade gift for Dad. Why not dazzle him with one of these adorable origami gift ideas?
They’re not only fun to make but also add a personal touch that store-bought gifts can’t match.
Homemade Origami Gifts
I’m a big fan of giving handmade gifts, particularly origami. They make such great gifts and are so versatile
An origami shirt can be popped on a card, tied to a gift, or strung up as a garland. You can use origami letters to spell out a message on a homemade Father's Day card, make a set of origami medals, or spruce up a small gift with an easy origami box.
Personalise Your Father’s Day Gifts
The best part about a handmade Father’s Day gift is that you can totally personalize it. Not only with the colour and pattern of the paper but with the type of origami craft that you make.
If Dad loves cookies, make a cute box to wrap them in. Loves to read? Make a cool monster bookmark. Can’t get enough of fishing? Make him a school of origami fish to display.
Store-bought gifts are all well and good, but who wouldn't love a thoughtful handmade gift that was made especially for them?
Creative Ways to Use Origami Gifts.
Now that you’ve made some beautiful origami pieces, here are a few creative ways to use them for Father’s Day:
Gift Toppers: Add a personal touch to your gift wrapping by using origami creations as toppers.
Cards: Attach your origami pieces to handmade cards and write in your own special handwritten message.
Decorations: Use them to decorate the house for a Father’s Day celebration. Hang them up as a garland or scatter them on the table.
Keepsakes: Create a shadow box or a framed display of your origami projects as a lasting memento for your dad.
Origami might sound a bit intimidating, but trust me, it’s easier than you think. I’ve put together a few of my favourite simple origami projects that are perfect for Father’s Day.
Plus, these projects are great for all ages, making them fun activities for family crafting sessions. So grab your paper, get folding, and make this Father’s Day extra special with a heartfelt origami gift!
Supplies:
Scissors
Glue
Pens to decorate.
I always recommend using origami paper although any thin paper will do. If you don’t have any origami paper on hand here are a few alternatives that you probably already have at home.
Regular Printer Paper,
Gift Wrap,
Magazines,
Maps,
Old Books,
Father's Day Origami Shirt And Tie
This fun origami DIY can be used not only for Father’s Day but also for birthdays and even simply just because.
DIY Father's Day Origami Medal
Show Dad he's number one with a DIY Origami Medal for Father's Day. Customise with his favourite colours and a special message and turn a piece of paper into a treasured keepsake!
Origami Father's Day Card
Make this Father's Day extra special with a homemade card featuring origami letters spelling "DAD". It's easy, fun, and adds a personal touch that your dad will love!
Kid Scribble Origami Bow Tie For Father’s Day
What’s really fun about these bowties is that this is a Father’s Day gift kids of any age can make: even very little ones can scribble on a piece of paper that you fold, while older kids can colour the paper AND learn how to fold the bowtie.
How to Make a Paper Boat
Learning how to make a paper boat is SO FUN and really easy! With just five minutes and a sheet of regular printer paper, you can fold a cute little origami boat that actually floats on water.
How to Make an Origami Father's Day Card
There's nothing like a handmade card to show your love on Father's Day. This super easy origami shirt will only take 10 minutes or less to make!
Origami Fish (Easy Step by Step Tutorial)
This step by step tutorial makes it super easy to craft your very own paper fish.
How To Make An Origami Shirt
Looking for a unique Father's Day gift idea? Turn a plain piece of paper into an Origami Shirt with these easy step-by-step instructions.
Father’s Day Origami Shirt Gift Bags
These origami shirt gift bags are a must for your wrapping needs. They are quick AND cheap!
Easy Origami Heart
Learn how to make an Easy Origami Heart for Father’s Day as well as 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.
Easy Origami Shirt Father’s Day Card
Make dad an adorable Origami Shirt Father’s Day Card! Kids can add a special message and photo inside.
DIY Corner Bookmarks – Cute Monsters
Aren’t these just the cutest thing ever? This is also a great beginner origami for kids!
Free & Easy Origami Tutorial For How To Make A Shirt And Tie
This fun DIY origami shirt card idea is PERFECT for the man in your life. It can easily be given for a birthday, Father’s Day, or even just because!
Easy Origami Bow Ties
Learn how to make your own Origami Bow Tie. These easy paper bows are great for quickly dressing up a gift, decorating cards or embellishing scrapbooks.
Easy Origami Shirt – Father’s Day Card
Time for some little Origami Shirts! They make a great Father’s Day Card for kids! Whatever Father’s Day Gifts you are making, be sure to include this own Super Dad Origami shirt!
Origami Heart Shirt
Learn how to make an origami heart shirt for dad on Father’s Day or birthday.
Father’s Day Jokes: Joke Teller Craft
Surprise Dad with a hilarious free printable joke teller filled with funny Father’s Day jokes. Dads love the groan-worthy jokes, kids love the folded paper craft. It’s a win-win for $0!
Valentines Origami Whale Card – I Whaley Love You
There Origami Whale Cards are designed for Valentine’s Day but I think they’d work just as well as a birthday or Father’s Day card.
How to Make Origami Crowns
Learn how to make origami paper crowns! These step-by-step origami instructions will teach you the basics of making your own modular origami crowns.
Easy Origami Yoda Tutorial
These Yodas are soooo cute. Plus, I love that the same set of directions can be used to make Pikachu’s as well.
Origami Cash Gift Wallet
This easy little wallet is so quick and useful and can be used to hold cash or gift cards.
Bowling Shirt Origami Treat Boxes
Create bowling shirt origami treat boxes for Father’s Day or for your next bowling-themed party. These cute shirt boxes can be filled with sweets, treats or gift cards.
Easy Father’s Day Cootie Catcher
A quick and easy craft is the perfect (free!) gift for Dad! This cootie catcher printable (aka Fortune Teller) is a great way to shower Dad with hugs, kisses, snacks, and more!
