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Welcome to Origami Spirit!

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Paper folding has an extraordinary power—it connects people across generations through creativity, patience, and the simple joy of making something beautiful with your hands.

This is your place if you’re:

A parent or grandparent seeking meaningful activities that create lasting memories
An educator using origami to spark creativity while teaching math, language arts, and following instructions
Someone who loves hands-on challenges and the meditative art of paper folding
Anyone looking to quiet their mind, reduce anxiety, or find a peaceful break from the demands of daily life or digital overwhelm

How to Get Started with Origami Spirit

Learn at Your Own Pace. Browse our extensive library of easy-to-follow origami video tutorials designed for folders of every skill level.
New to Origami? Take our FREE origami Minicourse to build your foundation with confidence.
Fold Together. Join our Live Online Folding Sessions throughout the year. Sign up here to receive FREE invitations in your inbox.
Connect with Fellow Folders. Share your creations and get inspired in our join our Origami Spirit Facebook Group.
Go Deeper. Ready for an extended origami journey? Join Origamigos, our membership community for dedicated paper folders.

We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to send us a note with questions, comments or wishes for possible origami video instructions.

Creative Origami Prompts • September 2025 • World of Creators

Please join us any time during September 2025 as we explore this month’s folding theme.
This month we honor origami creators from around the world!

Celebrate Origami Excellence at the Upcoming International Event!

I’m thrilled to shine a spotlight on an exciting origami event crafted by a group of dedicated origami professionals! Marking its sixth year, this 48-hour paper folding marathon features an impressive lineup of 48 creators from 20 diverse countries —Japan, China, Philippines, Vietnam, India, Israel, Turkey, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, USA, Brazil, Chile, … Read more

Fold an Owl with Linda MacFarlane and Leyla -Live FREE Online Session

Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 12:00 NOON (NYC Timezone) – Live Session Ready to fold your way to fun? Fold this charming origami owl, creation of Linda Macfarlane. It’s Free! Together, from the Origami Spirit Studio, Linda and Leyla had a fun time getting ready to share this origami model. You will receive an invitation with … Read more

Origami Video Tutorial – Bookmarks – Corazón y Corbatín

An origami model titled "Bookmarks - Corazón y Corbatín" designed by Leyla Torres and Julio Salcedo

A model design of Leyla Torres & Julio Salcedo How to fold Corazón and Corbatín, Heart and Bowtie Origami Bookmarks This tutorial guides you through folding two unique origami bookmarks: the Heart (Corazón) and Bowtie (Corbatín). I’m thrilled to present these elegant yet simple bookmarks, which introduce you to the “Close Sink” technique—a fold that … Read more

Creative Prompts For August 2025 – Green

Please join us any time during August 2025 as we explore this month’s folding themes.

This OrigamiSpirit challenge is open to anyone who wants to participate. Here is how to play along… Read more inside!

Create Beautiful Origami Four-Petal Boxes: Easy Paper Folding for Beginners

Discover the joy of paper folding with two stunning traditional origami models that are surprisingly easy to make! The Four-Petal Box and Lotus Flower origami designs share the same foundational base, creating a perfect harmony when folded together. When made with the same size paper, the lotus nest perfectly inside the box like a flower blooming from its container.

Whether you’re new to origami or looking for a delightful paper craft project, you will enjoy the video tutorial below. Making these models will bring elegance and functionality to your creative repertoire. Take a look and enjoy!