How to Make Origami Butterfly Earrings

I have a treat for you today.  I will be showing you how to make a pair of Origami Butterfly Earrings.  They are really beautiful…. and they are made out of paper.  You are sure to get lots of compliments on them.  You can choose to wear them yourself or give them as a gift… after all the Holidays are just around the corner. That is if you can part with these earrings.  So, let’s get started.

Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you how to make these earrings step-by-step.

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:

• 2 paper squares (about 4 cm x 4 cm).

• 2 jump rings.

• 2 earstuds with earnuts.

Step 1

Take one square of paper and fold it in half…

… like this.

Step 2

Bring the right upper corner to the center of the opposite edge, as in the picture.

Step 3

Do the same with the upper left corner.

Step 4

Unfold the corners.

Step 5

Turn the right corner inside…

… like this.

Do the same with the left corner.

Step 6

Take the right lower corner and bring it to the top corner.

Do the same with the left lower corner.

Now it should look like this.

Step 7

Turn the paper upside-down.

Fold the top corner to the opposite edge, a little bit lower than the middle…

… like this.

Step 8

Force the 2 corners flat.

Step 9

Fold it in half like in the picture.

It will look like this.

Step 10

Fold on the line…

… like this.

Do the same on the other side.

Turn it upside-down.

Step 11

Model the wings with your fingers.

Now it looks like a little butterfly, doesn’t it?

Step 12

Make a little hole in one corner…

… and put the jump ring in it.

Add the stud and the earring is ready.  Do the same with the second piece of paper.

Aren’t these earrings beautiful?  They will look amazing on you.  Or, have you decided to give them as a gift this Holiday Season?  Whatever you decide they are sure to be a huge hit.

How to Make a Paper Spinner

I have a fun craft for you today.  And, the cool part is it is just made with some standard paper and a pair of scissors.  I am going to show you how to make a Paper Spinner.  When made correctly you simply throw it up in the air and watch it spin gracefully the whole way down.  I don’t know what’s more fun….. the making of the craft or playing with the craft once it is finished.  So, grab some paper and a pair of scissors and let’s get started.

Materials Needed

• Paper
• Scissors

 Step 1

About a quarter of the way down from the top edge of the long paper, cut two slits towards the center, leaving some space between the ends of the slits.

Step 2

Pleat one bottom section to the exact width of that space.

Step 3

Then fold the other bottom section around it.  This produces a folded paper shape exactly like a letter “T,” the one unfolded part being the cross-at the top.

Step 4

To keep the folded segment firmly fixed, cut a short slit upwards from the bottom at the exact center. This should be about 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch in length, or even longer, with a large sheet of paper.

Step 5

Then fold one tab upward to the front, the other upward to the back, as in the image above.  This holds the pleated portion in place, as required.

Step 6

Take the scissors and make a center cut down from the top of the “T” to the folded section.

Step 7

This forms two rectangular “blades” at the top. Fold one of these downwards to the front; the other downwards to the back. These folds are made along the short uncut strip where the cross-bar of the “T” joins the folded upright, or “post” of the spinner. This is shown in the image above.  The fact that the blades are flimsy does not matter. On the contrary, it proves helpful towards the spinner’s flight.

Step 8

Holding the spinner with the post upright and the blades at the top, give it a short toss straight upward. As it descends, it will begin to spin, its rotary action slackening its fall.  The folded tabs at the bottom set like stabilizers during the brief but intriguing flight. When dropped from a window, a spinner may cover more range before reaching the ground.

And, there you have it….. you just made a Paper Spinner.  Isn’t it fun to play with?

How to Make Origami Boats

Today I’m going to show you how to make Origami Boats.  When made with waterproof paper like waxed paper or cellophane these Origami Boats will actually float.  Use them in the bathtub or in a puddle outside.  Not only is this craft fun to make, but it is equally fun to play with the Origami Boat once made.  You can even add toothpicks to the boat to give the illusion that the boat has oars.  So, grab the materials needed for this craft and let’s get started.

Materials Needed

Waxed Paper, Cellophane, or Other Waterproof Paper, Toothpicks (optional)

Step 1.

Fold a square in half and crease…then unfold.

Step 2.

Bring lines A and B to center fold and crease.

Step 3.

Fold on diagonal dotted lines, bringing points C, D, E and F to the center line and crease.

Step 4.

Fold on dotted lines.

Step 5.

Fold again on dotted lines.

Step 6.

Turn boat inside out, holding folds carefully to prevent tearing.

Step 7.

Finished boat, ready for the bathtub or after-rain puddle.  If you wish, use the toothpicks to make the boat look more authentic…. the toothpicks can be the oars.  Enjoy!!

How to Make an Origami Dove

Today I’m going to show you how to make an Origami Dove. Dove represents a lot of things, especially peace, love, hope, purity and tranquility. It also means a new beginning. So, gather up the materials needed and let’s get started.

Materials Needed

• white paper

• colored pen

• scissors

• ribbon

• glue

Step 1

First cut a square of white paper:

Then place it with a corner to you:

Then bring the left part over the right one:

Step 2

Bring the upper corner over the middle one, like this:

Then do the same for the lower corner:

Step 3

Turn the paper over:

Bring the upper corner over the lower one:

Fold the left corner over the piece, like this:

Unfold:

Then fold the lower corner over the piece:

Unfold. Now let’s make the wings. Open the right part like this:

And bring the lower corner to the left, following the crease you created. Press:

It should look like this:

Do the same on the other side:

Step 4

Now it is time for the beak. Fold the left corner on the back:

… like this. Press it well because it is thick enough that it will unfold itself:

Step 5

To make the tail, bring the right part down, like this:

… and press, like this:

Step 6

We will fold one wing down, like this, to make it look better:

Step 7

Using the colored pen draw an eye and decorate it the way you like. I wrote “Peace” on one wing:

Step 8

Apply a layer of glue on the ends of the ribbon:

… and place it between the back wing and the body.

It will look like this: