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.

Halloween: Haunted House Origami

Print and fold a Haunted House Origami!



Difficulty: Easy


Directions:

1. Print and cut out Haunted House Origami.




2. With printed side facing down, fold up along line A.


3. Fold down along line B.






4.  Flip origami over, so that haunted house image is facing down. Fold left side toward center, along line C.



5. Fold right side toward center along line D.


6. Pull open the top left corner of the roof and press down on line E to make a triangle as shown.






7. Pull open the top right corner of the roof and press down on line F to make a triangle.

8. Flip the origami over and you have a Haunted House for Halloween!



Happy Halloween!


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