How to Make an Origami Christmas Things

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14 Christmas Origami and Paper Craft Projects for Homemade Decor and More

We've got Santa, penguins, and even a lovely dove.

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With all of the material excess swirling around the holiday season, you might be longing for simpler, more analog (and yes, cheaper) ideas for celebrating. Taking on an origami project or other paper craft might be just the simplified vibe you're craving: These are soothing and methodical to create, with results that are beautiful as well as functional as gifts, decorations and serving pieces.

These ideas include traditional symbols of the season like trees and wreaths, as well as more abstract forms you can turn into ornaments, garlands and more. Whether you're already experienced with origami or want to ease into it with an easy project, here are 16 ideas for Christmas origami and paper crafts.

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Accordion Christmas Trees

This folded paper project is easy enough to involve the littlest crafters. Fold green paper accordion style to create the look of Christmas trees, adding paper ornaments to finish the look.

Get the tutorial at White House Crafts»

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Easy Santa

This easy Santa is a great place for newbies to start. Using solid or patterned paper with a contrasting backside, fold your Santas. Then give them faces with colored pencils. Make a bunch and stand them up along a windowsill or mantle, or use them to decorate gifts or other crafts.

Get the tutorial at Gathering Beauty»

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Black-and-White Christmas Trees

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Penguin Paper Bomb

Here's a holiday paper craft that will truly wow the crowd. This paper penguin lays flat ... until you drop it onto a surface on its feet, and it pops up like magic.

Get the tutorial at Jennifer Maker»

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Dove Ornament

Evoke the peace and beauty of the season by whipping up some origami white doves. Tuck them in your tree or wreath, or hang above the holiday table.

See the idea »

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Gift Bows

If the environmentalist in you can't stand tossing out those remnant bits of wrapping paper, you'll love this project. Called kirigami because it involves a few snips, this craft turns all those pretty scraps into unique and beautiful bows to top your holiday gifts.

Get the how-to»

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Paper Rosette Wreath

Create wow-worthy Christmas decor for your door with this paper rosette wreath. Over 100 handmade flowers go into this project, which hangs from a pretty white ribbon.

Get the tutorial at Unoriginal Mom»

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Adorable Penguin

Use black and white paper to craft a sleek penguin. Create a whole colony to decorate a mantle, hang from the tree, serve as a table centerpiece, or dress up place settings.

See the idea at How About Orange»

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Paper Pinwheels

These paper pinwheels are easy to make, and oh-so versatile. Group them as a photo backdrop or party decor, or string them together in a garland. Use traditional red and green for Christmas (or whatever other colors you like to adapt to any occasion).

Get the tutorial at Two Purple Couches»

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Catchall Box

Turn a pretty sheet of paper into a catchall box with so many uses during the holiday season. Fill them with candies or snacks, use them as gift boxes, or even set up an activity station for holiday crafting when celebrating with loved ones.

Get the tutorial at White House Crafts»

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Chic Decor

Origami transforms paper into a cheap and chic decor piece for a tabletop, mantle or shelf. Cluster several together in white for a snowy look.

Get the tutorial at Kristi Murphy»

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How to Make an Origami Christmas Things

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