Christmas Origami Ideas: The 7 Best Origami Christmas Ornaments to Make with Your Kids The first time you fold up a more complex origami project, you pat yourself on the back a few times and you can't quite believe that all of those simple folds and bends and creases ended up looking so beautiful. But you imagine that mass producing origami would be painful. But actually, the more you make the more your hands just go go go and it becomes this sort of meditative, rote activity. That's how I felt making these origami Christmas ornaments.

Origami—the Japanese art of paper folding—can be made to fit any occasion, even Christmastime! With the help of this engaging how-to guide, readers learn to fold festive projects such as a Christmas tree, a reindeer, and a Star of Bethlehem. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through each fold, while helpful photographs show what the projects look like at various stages. Young artists of many ages and abilities can enjoy folding these fun crafts, which can be given as gifts and used to decorate.

Though the Japanese art of paper folding is an ancient tradition, it still delights young and old today. This second volume of Christmas origami projects will appeal to all. Using colored paper or even recycled wrapping paper, readers will be able to make decorations and even small gifts for friends and family. Each high-interest project is accompanied by thoughtful text that explains the significance of the symbols and objects associated with the Christmas holiday. Step-by-step instructions and labeled illustrations guide budding artists as they make reindeer, wreaths, and more.

★★★Best Origami Christmas Ornaments to Make with Your Kids★★★ Whether you're decorating for the holidays or looking for Christmas origami ornaments to make with your kids, I've got all the ideas you need here. You can bring these ornaments out of storage each year and they will remind you of the fun you had making them together with friends and family.

The Best Origami Projects for Christmas: Christmas Origami Projects for Homemade Decor Christmas origami projects make holiday decorating easy and fun for the whole family. Plus, sitting down and engaging in some quiet time provides a much-needed reprieve from your busy everyday life. The Christmas origami ideas I've included here feature easy projects that can be tackled by beginners, as well as intermediate designs for those looking for a challenge. Use your creations to make a Christmas garland, place on a mantel, or decorate a window. Then, tuck them away when Christmas is over, and break them back out again the following year for a little holiday nostalgia.

A collection of 40 projects for novice origami hobbyists, clearly illustrated with easy-to-follow instructions that even beginning paper crafters can follow with successful results. Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, and is such a fun way to make amazing animals and fun items with just a simple square of paper and a few folds!

Kids will enjoy the Christmas holiday even more when they learn to make great origami trees, stars, candy cane wreaths, and stockings. Along with step-by-step instructions, there are historical details about this important Christian holiday.