It is hard to find a craft lover who is not a fan of origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures. In this post, we have tried to exploit the treasure trove of flower patterns that origami offers. While some tutorials in this post are of no specific flower, there are others that have instructed you to make lilies, irises, roses, lotuses and tulips.
This craft needs colorful paper and just a few basic folds. They are attractive enough to get the kids hooked on the DIY.
You can use these origami lotuses to make flower wreaths, cards, wall décor, gift toppers and so much more.
You can introduce paper folding to a child with these simple origami tulips. Preschoolers can attempt to do this craft for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.
Origami Lotus Flower Directions
This origami bouquet uses Kusudama flowers that involve gluing together identically folded pieces to make a spherical shape.
Flower Origami with Dollar Bill
If Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you are thinking of making a beautiful handmade gift for your special one, you could follow this tutorial for making easy flat origami roses.
Gum Wrapper Origami Flower Guide
It is hard to beat the classy looks of origami lilies. This step-by-step guide includes a video as well to help you with the making.
The iris flower looks very sweet by itself or when included in a bouquet of origami irises or other paper blossoms.
Though most origami flowers are made from colored or white sheets of paper, you can be quite innovative and make them out of dollar bills and gum wrappers as well. That way, you are doing your bit in recycling stuff as well.
