Origami originated in Japan, and it’s the art of paper folding. True to its name, using only paper and a few folding techniques, you can create just about anything, shape, form, or object that you can think of. Origami projects can range from the very easy, which is perfect for beginners, to difficult or tricky, which is meant for people with advanced skills. Origami is a fun activity that you can pick up and is something that everyone can try, regardless of age or skill level.
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I’ve tried a couple of origami projects before and I’ll probably never get tired of them, well not any time soon, because there’s just so many more projects that I have yet to try. I usually opt for easy or simple ones when I just want to pass the time or I want to make something quick, just like this paper daffodil! The details on the flowers would make you think otherwise, but trust me, it’s so easy that you can get it perfectly on the first try! You better make one to see for yourself.
Materials for DIY Paper Daffodils:
- Colored Paper
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pencil
How to Make a Paper Daffodil:
Step 1: Cut the paper into a square and make 5.
Step 2: Fold the paper diagonally in half.
Step 3: Fold both corners upward, make sure they’re centered.
Step 4: Unfold, then fold the left section in half. Repeat it for the right section.
Step 5: Open both sides and insert your finger.
Step 6: Fold into a tulip position.
Step 7: Fold in the pointed corners.
Step 8: Refold the left and right section in half.
Step 9: Glue the edges together securely.
Step 10: Make a total of 5 petals.
Step 11: Glue the petals together.
Pretty Daffodil!
Where to Use this Project?
Home Decoration
- You can arrange a bouquet of origami daffodils in a vase for a unique centerpiece. This would also be great to decorate your wreath with.
Special Occasions
- It’s perfect for any celebration or occasion such as Weddings, Easter, Mother’s Day, Birthday, and more.
Gifts
- A perfect touch to gifts or keepsakes like greeting cards or gift boxes.
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Pro Tip
- Depending on the type of paper you’ll use, joining the petals together would be easier if you use hot glue.
- A thicker paper holds better shape, but it’s harder to keep joined together (this is also where hot glue can come in handy).
- You can layer papers to make a flower with different inner petals.
