Summer Origami Ideas
/Get crafty this summer with an easy summer origami craft project. For sunny days in the garden or rainy days stuck indoors, these quick and simple origami ideas are sure to keep the whole family entertained.
We’ve got candy-coloured ice lollies and mini succulents in pots for the adults and adorable crab-shaped origami bookmarks and cute blue whales for the kids. Paper crafts that will keep you busy all summer long no matter your age.
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Summer Origami Ideas.
Are you looking for a fun and colourful origami craft project to make this summer? Then look no further. I’ve rounded up twenty-five of my fave summer-themed origami ideas that will inspire hours of fun.
I’m always on the lookout for new origami projects to try and as summer is now officially here I thought I’d combine the two and try my hand at a paper ice cream cone or two. As I make a lot of crafts for the blog it always makes a nice change to make something just for fun.
Get ready for origami fruit, flowers, butterflies, beach-themed animals and more!
Related: 20+ Easy Origami Flowers To Make
Summer Craft Activities.
Did you see my Free Summer Calendar Printable I shared the other day? I designed it to be used to track all those summer activities at a glance but I think it would also make a fantastic craft project planner?
For sunny afternoons in the garden, you could try origami waterbombs or paper cups to use for snacks or drinks (but only if you’re quick 😉). And for the rainy days when you’re stuck indoors make one of the slightly more complicated oyster shells or maybe an origami octopus or shark with the kids.
You could jot down a new craft to try each day or week and cross them off as you. You can find it here. I’m off to print out another copy right now!
Supplies:
I do recommend using origami paper for any paper folding project but any kind of thin paper will work. Here are a few alternatives that you probably already have on hand.
Magazines
Old Books
And Maps.
I even have some printable origami paper you can download and use for FREE. Simply download, print and cut into 7x7-inch squares.
Origami Octopus Corner Bookmark
Grab a piece of orange paper and make a cute origami octopus that can be used as a bookmark.
Origami Whale
This adorable whale makes a quick and fun origami craft for the kids.
Origami Ice Cream
You need two sheets of origami paper for this sweet ice cream treat.
Origami Snack Cup
Learn how to make an easy origami paper cup to use as a snack holder at your next picnic or party.
Oyster Shell Origami
Step by step instructions on how to fold a paper clam shell which can be a perfect little DIY accessory for your pearl jewelry.
Easy Origami Butterfly
Making an origami butterfly is as quick as they are simple. A perfect craft for summer and fun for both kids and adults alike.
Summer Fruit fortune Teller
Print, fold and fill them with summer activities! What sort of activities will you fill yours with?
Origami Ice Cream Cone
Ice cream and origami. two of my favourite summer things, what’s not to like?
Origami Waterbombs
A quick and fun project to make this summer. Fold them, fill with water and have fun throwing them as you chase down your friends and family.
Origami Crab Corner Bookmark
Learn how to make cute crab corner bookmarks with this easy to follow step by step folding tutorial.
Origami Fruit Fortune Teller
A summery themed fortune teller or chatterbox left blank so you can fill it in and make it say whatever you want.
Origami Tulip
A few clever folds are all that’s needed to transform two squares of paper into a pretty paper flower. They can be made to stand up on their own or pressed flat and used to decorate a greeting card, gift or collage.
Origami Ice Lolly
A cute origami popsicle tutorial. Perfect for summertime themed craft projects and you can decorate these ice lollies however you like.
Origami Kusudama Flowers
Learn how to make your own easy origami flowers using five pieces of paper. They sit perfectly in a vase when popped on a piece of floral stem wire.
Origami Mermaid
A perfect summer craft project for any water loving kids.
Mini Origami Succulent Plants
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Origami Butterfly Bookmark
These origami bookmarks are the perfect way to mark your place in that summer beach read.
Origami Strawberries
Learn how to fold your own sweet summer fruit with this clever DIY
Origami Boat
These paper boats are so much fun to make! With just a simple sheet of regular printer paper, you can fold an origami boat that actually floats on water.
Shark Cootie Catcher
Print, cut and fold to make a shark-tastic cootie catcher or fortune teller.
Origami Sun
Celebrate summer with a simple paper sun.
Origami Fruit
Turn a simple origami waterbomb into a colourful fruity display.
Origami Watermelon
Make this adorable pape
Easy Origami Bird
A very easy origami bird that’s great for kids. Draw on some eyes and maybe a pattern or two for a unique paper bird.
Origami Sunflower
This clever yellow paper sunflower is made up of twenty four petals. A bit more of complicated model as each petal is attached to the center by a short piece of wire.
Origami Tulip
You can use these tulips to make a paper flower bouquet, decorate a gift box or make a pretty brooch for a wedding.
So what do you think? Is there something on the list that you’d like to try making this summer? Personally, I’d love to try those cute ice cream cones but I have a strong feeling my little boy would pick the shark or mermaid. Anything water-themed is always a hit!
