Love owls and origami crafts? You’re in luck! Today we’re making a super adorable origami owl. Just grab a square piece of paper, and a black marker, and follow our step-by-step guide to make this cute origami owl craft. Happy crafting!

This step-by-step guide is perfect for kids, beginners, and anyone who enjoys crafting. Not only is this craft super fun, but it is also a fantastic way to develop fine motor skills, critical thinking, and other essential skills for children. Let’s get started!

Materials Needed:

• One square piece of origami paper
• A black marker or pen

Step 1

Start with a square piece of paper.

Step 2

Fold the paper in half crosswise.

Step 3

Fold half of the bottom part up.

Step 4

Fold half of the top part down, until both the top and bottom meet in the middle.

Step 5

Open all the folds and rotate the paper.

Step 6

Fold the paper in half crosswise again.

Step 7

Fold half of the top part down and open.

Step 8

Fold half of the bottom part up and open.

Step 9

Turn the paper over.

Step 10

Fold the bottom right and left corners up.

Step 11

Turn the paper over.

Step 12

Fold the bottom part up to the first line.

Step 13

Fold the right part to the first line.

Step 14

Fold the left part to the first line.

Step 15

Turn the paper over.

Step 16

Fold the paper from the bottom to the first line on the top.

Step 17

Fold the left corner down to the middle.

Step 18

Fold the right corner down to the middle.

Step 19

Undo the last fold on the right side, untuck the flap, and fold down again as shown in the picture.

Step 20

Repeat on the left side.

Step 21

Fold the right side in half, outwards.

Step 22

Repeat the previous step on the left side.

Step 23

Take the right side and fold it inwards.

Step 24

Repeat the previous step on the left side. It’s finally starting to look like an owl!

Step 25

Fold the top tip down to create the owl’s beak.

Step 26

Flip the paper over.

Step 27

Fold the bottom left part up to the middle line.

Step 28

Fold the bottom right part up to the middle line.

Step 29

Flip over and draw the eyes and other details with your marker.

Step 30

Your origami owl is ready!

Tips:

Use different colors of origami paper to create a colorful owl family! Then, decorate your owl with stickers, glitter, or other craft supplies.

Don’t forget that practice makes perfect! Don’t worry if your first owl doesn’t look perfect—just keep trying and enjoy the process.

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Did you enjoy making this origami owl?