Give your gifts a touch of holiday charm with this easy-to-make origami Santa gift tag!
It's super easy to make and is a great way to show you care.
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This origami Santa gift tag is a delightful way to add some holiday cheer to any present.
From kids' gifts to special packages for friends and family, this easy origami project lets you add a festive detail with a handmade touch.
With a few folds, you’ll have a small Santa that can be attached to a swing tag or placed as a gift topper, creating a unique addition to your holiday wrapping, especially Christmas.
You can personalize each Santa with different colors and small embellishments like stickers or a pom-pom for Santa’s hat.
This versatile origami creation can also be hung as a tiny ornament or added to holiday cards for an extra bit of seasonal joy.
These Santa tags are great for sprucing up a simple wrapping style or adding a unique touch to more traditional wrapping.
Imagine these Santas surrounding a group of gifts under your tree, each with their own personality and charm.
As an added bonus, they’re a fun holiday craft activity for kids and adults alike, making it easy to fill an afternoon with creativity and joy.
Whether you create them in a single crafting session or make each one unique, these Santa tags are sure to become a beloved addition to your holiday traditions.
Other easy Christmas paper crafts you might like to try include this super cute Origami Star Bowl, 3D Christmas Tree Gift Tag, Paper Card Holder, Origami Wreath, or this handy Origami Basket.
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Simple to create with just one piece of paper.
- Ideal for adding a personal touch to your Christmas gifts.
- Can be used as an ornament or decoration.
- Great for family bonding and holiday gatherings.
- Offers endless customization options with colors and patterns.
Skill Level
Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ (Easy)
Materials Needed
- A square sheet of origami paper (red, white, or any color you prefer).
- Cardstock to make your swing tag.
- String or ribbon
- Scissors and glue
- Markers, optional. If you want to add any writing to your gift tag.
Instructions
To Make The Santa
Step 1: Start with the color you want Santa to be facing down. Arrange the paper to sit like a diamond.
Step 2: Fold the bottom point to the top point.
Step 3: Unfold previous step.
Step 4: Fold the left point to meet the right point.
Step 5: Unfold previous step.
Step 6: Fold the top point to meet the middle point.
Step 7: Fold the same point up to meet the top edge.
Step 8: Unfold previous step.
Step 9: Fold the same point up but this time to meet the nearest crease (made in step 7).
Step 10: Fold the bottom edge of the top flap up to meet the nearest crease.
Step 11: Fold the bottom edge of the top flap up once more, along the existing crease line.
Step 12: Fold the bottom point to meet the top edge.
Step 13: Fold the top point of the flap down, leaving a small gap from the bottom edge.
Step 14: Flip your paper over from left to right.
Step 15: Fold the left point to meet the middle crease.
Step 16: Fold the right point to meet the middle crease.
Step 17: Unfold previous 2 steps.
Step 18: Fold the left point to meet the crease made in step 16 (the right most crease).
Step 19: Fold the right most crease to meet the centre crease.
Step 20: Fold the left point to meet the middle crease.
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Step 21: Unfold the top flap.
Step 22: Insert the right flap into the left flap’s pocket. Flatten.
Step 23: Fold the top right point to the left at a diagonal.
Step 24: Fold the top left point to the right at a diagonal.
Step 25: Fold both the bottom corners inward slightly.
Step 26: Flip your paper over.
Step 27: Decorate your Santa with markers, stickers or googly eyes.
Making The Gift Tag
Step 1: Cut your card stock into a rectangle so that it has about 0.40 inches (1cm) border around your Santa.
Step 2: Glue your Santa into position as you like.
Step 3: Optional: Cut the corners off your cardstock if you’d like a different look.
Step 4: Punch a hole in the top of your cardstock and thread some string through it.
Tips For Success
- You can cut the shape of your gift tag to how you like. Make it square, rectangular, or even have a point on it.
Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations
Use vibrant colors for the Santa and experiment with patterned papers.
Personalize your gift tags with names or messages.
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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.
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Penny says
Came back to say thanks. I made a few of these already and can't wait to use them!