Origami Fortune Teller on NBC's Community

Recently we posted our video on how to use the origami fortune teller.

The NBC comedy show " Community " uses the origami fortune teller in a unique way; to show the opening credits. Very neat, and a very funny show as well.

Here is a link to the trailer for Community .

Origami Instructions is now on Facebook!

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Origami Fortune Teller or Chooser

Our origami fortune teller is quite popular, we get lots of requests from people who kind of know what it is but don't know the name.

In addition to our instructions, we've now posted a video on how to play this fun game.

Check out our video on how to use the origami fortune teller.

Easy Origami Tortoise

Here is a simple but cute origami tortoise.

Check out our origami tortoise instructions.

Origami Instructions now on Twitter!

We're now on Twitter!

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Money Origami Shirt

Here's a shirt that really looks "money". It's an origami shirt made from a dollar bill, although you could use any paper money.

Our instructions for the money origami shirt are here.

Money Origami Bow Tie

We've added instructions for making a bow tie out of a dollar bill, or other paper money.

Check out our money origami bow tie! You're sure to look sharp wearing it.

Origami Koi Video

We've added a video to our page of Origami Koi Instructions, be sure to check it out!

Also, have a look at the wonderful koi's submitted by our dear readers!

Origami Crane Video

We've added a video to our page of origami crane instructions, be sure to check it out!

Also, have a look at the wonderful cranes submitted by our dear readers!

Say Cheeeese!

and Click! with your origami camera!

This origami camera actually makes somewhat of a clicking sound when you take a picture. Check it out and take lots of pictures this weekend! :)

Origami Camera Folding Instructions

Origami Envelope

Write your note on the paper then fold it into an envelope! And no glue needed! The paper simply tucks into itself.

Love the simplicity of this origami design... and very practical too!

Back of origami envelope:

Front of origami envelope:

Origami Basket, Bunny and Chick for Easter

Easter is almost here and it's the perfect time to fold origami basket, bunnies and chicks! There's no salmonella and or other bacteria to worry about with these origami :)

Here's an origami basket to hold your easter goodies:

One version of an origami bunny:
















Here's another version of an origami Easter Bunny:




















Here's an easy origami bunny head for the very young kids:

Finally, fold an origami chick but why stop there? You can fold an entire family! I use a 3 inch square paper for the baby chicks and a 6 inch square origami paper for the "mother".

Origami sighting!

We were watching the movie "Con Air" on tv and there was a scene in the movie where Nicholas Cage's character was in prison and received an origami flapping bird from his daughter! Had to pause the tv to take this picture!
















The origami flapping bird is sure a popular one. Last time, we saw it in the tv series "Medium".

Creepy Crawly Origami Spider

Check out this 8-legged origami spider! Is it cool or what? :)















This one's still sitting on my desk coz it's still fun to look at! Do try folding one yourself! Here are the folding instructions:
Origami Spider

Modular Origami Pinwheel

This is a great looking origami but does require some patience. If you don't mind having to fold the same unit/module 8 times, then you're more patient than me! :)
















The assembly is a bit tricky initially but once you get the hang of it, it really wasn't too bad.

Find the instructions here:
Modular Origami Pinwheel

Origami Vase for your Origami Flowers

If you've made the origami flowers, then you might want an origami vase to hold your flowers. At least, I did!

I first made this easy origami vase with a regular 6" square origami paper. The vase turned out good but was a bit too small to hold more than one flower.

















So then I used an 8 1/4" square origami paper and made a larger vase which held the origami day lilies shown below.


If you don't have the large origami paper, Amazon has some selection and there's a great 4-for-Price-of-3 sale going on. I've stocked up on the larger origami paper myself, thanks to the sale.


Find the origami folding instructions below:
Easy Origami Vase

Spring is Here! Perfect time for.....

...Origami Flowers!

Below are the origami flowers we currently have in the site. Aren't they beautiful? Try folding one or all!

Click on the link below for folding instructions. Happy Spring!

Origami Flowers Instructions

YOU asked for it and here it is!

The Origami Cube, that is. We've gotten requests for an origami cube so here it is. This is an easy modular origami. You'll need 6 pieces of paper since a cube has 6 sides.

Check out the instructions below...Try it then send us a photo of your creation!

Origami Cube Folding Instructions

Origami Rat-----tatouille!

I'm not crazy about rats but Remy in Ratatouille was quite endearing. And kids seem to love him. So this one is for all the kids (and adults!) who love Remy and Ratatouille.

It doesn't require many folds and it's fairly easy. Kids may need help on the last step, which is a squash fold to make the ears but that is really an optional step.

Find the folding instructions here:

Easy Origami Rat

Pop! goes the...

Origami Popper! Also called the Origami Banger, this is an action origami that I grew up with. You can make it with printer paper or even newspaper.

















The sound it makes can be surprisingly loud. If you teach your kids to make this, you must be prepared to hear popping sounds at any time of day! :)

Find the folding instructions here:
Origami Popper or Origami Banger