Easy Christmas Origami Ornament

Looking for a simple yet festive DIY project?

This easy Christmas origami ornament is fun to fold, quick to make, and a lovely way to add a handmade touch to your tree.

Great for kids, adults, and anyone who loves easy paper crafts!

Looking to add a creative, handmade twist to your Christmas decorations this year?

This easy Christmas origami ornament is a quick, fun, and satisfying project that anyone can try-no fancy supplies or experience required.

Whether you're new to paper folding or just want a relaxing craft to do while sipping hot cocoa, this one is perfect for you.

With just one sheet of paper and a few simple materials, you can create a festive ornament that's ideal for all sorts of holiday uses.

Hang a few on your tree, use them as unique gift toppers, string several together to make a garland, or even set them at each place setting on your Christmas table.

They also make a sweet and simple gift to tuck into a card or hand out to classmates and coworkers.

This is a great craft for all ages too-kids will love picking their paper and seeing their ornament take shape.

Plus, it's an easy way to repurpose old wrapping paper or make use of extra craft supplies you've got lying around.

Whether you're going for something bright and fun or traditional and cozy, this project is endlessly adaptable.

And while these are perfect for Christmas, you could easily adapt them for other occasions too-try pink and red versions for Valentine's Day, pastel shades for Easter, purple and green for Halloween, or even metallics for weddings and New Year's celebrations.

However you style it, this little paper ornament is a simple way to bring some joy to your seasonal crafting.

Other easy to make Christmas paper crafts you might like to try include this cute origami Santa, Christmas stocking napkin fold, easy 2D origami Christmas tree, or lucky star origami Christmas tree.

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• Beginner-friendly - No special skills needed, just some simple folding and a few supplies.
• Quick and satisfying - Makes a beautiful result in very little time.
• Customizable - Choose any paper style or size to match your theme.
• Great for tree decorations, gifts, garlands, or party favours.
• Kid-friendly - Easy enough for little hands with a bit of help.
• Budget-friendly - A lovely way to decorate using what you already have.

Skill Level

Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ (Easy)

Materials Needed

• 1 sheet of paper (origami paper, wrapping paper, or craft paper)
• Tape or glue
• Ribbon or string (for hanging)

Video Tutorial

Struggling with a tricky fold or want to see it done in real time?

You're not alone - that's why we created a full step-by-step video tutorial for this design inside The Fold Collective (an Easy Foldable Creations exclusive community).

We guide you through each fold at a pace that's easy to follow, so you can fold along with confidence and enjoy the process.

Joining gives you access to this video tutorial and a growing library of exclusive tutorials - all designed to inspire you, help you improve, and make folding even more fun.

The Fold Collective is more than just exclusive video tutorials and printable PDF patterns.

It's about building a thriving community of paper crafters from all over the world.

If you want to be part of something special, and gain access to a growing library of exclusive tutorials, join The Fold Collective and start folding today.

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Instructions

Step 1: Start with the color you want on the main part of your bauble to be facing down.

Step 2: Fold the top edge down to meet the bottom edge.

Step 3: Unfold previous step.

Step 4: Fold the bottom edge up to meet the middle crease.

Step 5: Unfold previous step.

Step 6: Fold the bottom edge up once again, but this time to meet the crease you made in step 4.

Step 7: Unfold previous step.

Step 8: Rotate your paper 180 degrees so the creases you just made are now on the top. Then, repeat steps 4 to 7.

Step 9: Rotate your paper 90 degrees as shown. Your creases should now run vertically.

Step 10: Fold the bottom edge up to meet the top edge.

Step 11: Unfold previous step.

Step 12: Fold both the top edge and bottom edge to meet the middle crease (the one you made in step 10.

Step 13: Unfold previous step.

Step 14: Flip your paper over from left to right.

Step 15: Fold the bottom edge up to meet the line shown (1^st horizontal crease from the top)

Step 16: Fold the same flap down along the line shown.

Step 17: Fold the top edge down to meet the bottom edge.

Step 18: Fold the same flap up along the line shown.

Step 19: Flip your paper over and arrange it to sit as shown.

Step 20: Fold the bottom edge up along the 1^st horizontal crease from the bottom.

Step 21: Open out the bottom section as shown.

Step 22: Fold the top flap (on the bottom section) down again.

Step 23: Fold inner right corner of the bottom section in on a diagonal to meet the middle crease.

Step 24: Fold the outer right corner of the bottom section in to meet the line shown.

Step 25: Repeat previous 2 steps for the left side.

Step 26: Fold the bottom section up along the line shown. Once folded, apply some glue to the points to hold the paper in place.

Step 27: Fold the bottom edge up once more to meet the line shown

Step 28: Unfold previous step.

Tips For Success

• If you're using thicker paper, crease your folds firmly for a clean finish.
• Wrapping paper works well and gives a festive look, but be gentle-it can tear easily.
• Try double-sided paper for a nice contrast when the ornament hangs.
• Add small decorations like glitter glue, stickers, or handwritten messages.
• You can scale the ornament up or down depending on the size of your paper.
• If your ornament comes apart, you may need to add a bit of glue or double sided tape (this could happen if you use paper that is too thick).

Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations

• Traditional Christmas prints - Use classic red, green, gold, or plaid wrapping paper.
• Try kraft paper, black and white, or muted tones for a minimalist feel.
• Recycled paper - Old book pages, music sheets, or magazine paper work beautifully too.
• Kid-friendly options - Let kids decorate plain paper first, then fold into an ornament.
• Mini version - Use smaller square paper to make tiny ornaments for garlands.
• Different holidays - Switch the color scheme to fit Valentine's Day, Easter, or even birthdays.

FAQ

Other Paper Crafts You Might Like To Try:

• 3D Origami
• 3D Origami Christmas Tree
• Pyramid Origami Box
• Origami Star Box
• DIY Square Paper Garland
• Gift Wrapping Idea With Handle
• Santa Gift Tag

Helpful Origami Tips

If you're curious to learn more about origami, you might like to look at our basic guides on how to make some common origami folds.

Start with the valley fold and mountain fold-these are the foundation of most origami models.

Once you're comfortable, you might like to try the petal fold for 3D shapes, and explore the bird base and square base for more complex designs.

The water bomb base is also great for creating inflatable or geometric models, like this inflatable origami rabbit.

Useful Paper Craft Terms

Want to learn a little more about paper crafts and origami?

We've made this helpful printable just for you. It explains common terms and helpful tips you might come across when you are folding origami or making a paper craft project.

You can download the useful paper craft terms printable PDF here.