Easy Butterfly Origami

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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.
Showing posts with label Cinco de Mayo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cinco de Mayo. Show all posts

Origami: Cinco de Mayo Girl Doll


Fold an origami doll for Cinco de Mayo! You can use her as a table decoration, or paste her onto cards and gifts.

Difficulty: Easy

Directions:

1a. Print and cut out doll face and fan along outer solid line.
1b. Cut out Cinco de Mayo doll body along outer solid line.
1c. Turn doll body over so that the printed side is facing down.





2a. Crease along diagonal line as shown. Unfold.
2b. Repeat crease along diagonal line on other side, as shown. Unfold.
2c. Turn origami over so that the printed side faces up.
2d. Crease down along horizontal line as shown. Unfold.





3a. With printed side facing down, carefully "tent" fold upper body forward, as shown.
3b. Fold doll's skirt back, as shown.
3c. Repeat on other side.






4a. Glue head onto body.
4b. Glue fan onto either hand.
4c. Your Cinco de Mayo Origami doll is finished!





Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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Origami: Cinco de Mayo Boy Doll


Fold an origami doll for Cinco de Mayo! You can use him as a table decoration, or paste him onto cards and gifts.

Difficulty: Easy

Directions:

1a. Print and cut out doll face and guitar along outer solid line.
1b. Cut out Cinco de Mayo doll body along outer solid line.
1c. Turn doll body over so that the printed side is facing down.





2a. Crease along diagonal line as shown. Unfold.
2b. Repeat crease along diagonal line on other side, as shown. Unfold.
2c. Turn origami over so that the printed side faces up.
2d. Crease down along horizontal line as shown. Unfold.






3a. With printed side facing down, carefully "tent" fold upper body forward, as shown.
3b. Fold doll's legs forward, as shown.
3c. Repeat on other side.





4a. Glue head onto body.
4b. Glue guitar as desired.
4c. Your Cinco de Mayo Origami doll is finished!




Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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Celebrations Around the World: Cinco De Mayo Activities

Cinco De Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") celebrates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In the United States and in other parts of the world, Cinco De Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Hispanic heritage and pride.

Print and Fold these Cinco De Mayo Crafts and Origami


Print and Fold Paper Maracas




Color the Mexican Flag











Cinco De Mayo Origami Girl





Cinco De Mayo Origami Boy





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Cinco De Mayo: Paper Maracas

Print and fold maracas for Cinco De Mayo:





Directions:

1. Print maracas on card stock paper.

2. Cut out along solid black lines.

3. Fold tabs and assemble with tape, leaving square top of maracas open.

4. Fill maracas with a few dried beans, then tape top closed.



Happy Cinco De Mayo!

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Color the Mexican Flag

Print and color the Mexican Flag, using the color key as your guide:



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