Descriptions, photos and instructions to make origami models that have movement and can be used as toys.
It’s never too late to have a happy childhood! Do you remember riding a carousel when you were a child? If you do, now you can recreate the joy you probably felt by making an origami carousel, today. And if you never had that experience at a young age? Well, it’s never too late to … Read more
Stop working! Stop browsing the Internet! Instead, fold this charming dog, now! I’m serious! You’ll love it!! From the kingdom of origami animals this is a really cute one, and is now, hands down, one of my favorite origami action models. Have you seen Toy Story? Do you remember Slinky? Here in this model we have … Read more
Do you have children you’d like to entertain? Nieces, nephews or grandchildren, maybe? Having some gentle fun with paper toys can be so very simple. And economical! In less than five minutes you can make several of these paper helicopters. Then you can easily demonstrate how to lift up this fun toy and let it … Read more
Do you like origami toys? What about origami that spins, moves or flaps? If so then you –and all the children in your life including your inner child, will love this origami turbine. Blow on on it once and let the fun begin. It’s a super paper spinner! If you’ve ever folded the traditional flapping bird, … Read more
This origami fish swims along to join a charming group of action origami models already featured here at Origami Spirit. It’s a fantastically fun origami model to make and play with. Hold it by the tail, make it swim, and you’ll delight children and adults alike! The origami fish is a design of my friend … Read more
Do you remember ever riding a carousel in a park when you were a child? When I first saw this origami horse, cherished memories came flooding back to me. I remembered those times my parents took me to ride a carousel of colorfully painted wooden horses at Parque Nacional in Bogotá. It also made me … Read more