Easy Butterfly Origami

My new book, Easy Butterfly Origami features 30 bold full-color patterns designed to accurately portray the dorsal and ventral sides of some of the most beautiful butterflies from around the world!

Origami Folding Tips

Origami, from the Japanese ori (to fold) and kami (paper), began in the 6th century when Buddhist monks introduced paper to Japan. The print-and-fold crafts and easy diagrams are designed to help children with fine motor skills, directions and hand eye coordination. Some basic origami folding tips:
  • Print and cut out patterns carefully.
  • Fold with clean, dry hands.
  • Follow the instructions. Study the diagrams and be patient.
  • Be precise: fold each crease well, flattening the creases by running your fingertip over the fold.
  • Folding the paper away from you is easier than folding towards you.
  • Be creative...use your origami on greeting cards, holiday decorations, table place cards and bookmarks.

Girl's Day Origami: Empress

Fold an empress and emperor for Hina Matsuri!

 

 



Difficulty: Easy


Directions:

1a. Print and cut out image along outer solid lines.
2b. With printed side facing down, fold up on line A.



2a. Fold diagonally on line B.
2b. Repeat diagonal fold on line C.
2c. Fold kimono up as shown.

 



3a. Turn origami over, with printed side facing up.
3b. Fold arms of kimono down as shown.
3c. Repeat on other side, and your Girls' Day doll is pau (finished)!


 
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