If you're looking for some fun arts and crafts activities to engage in at home, then these DIY origami projects will definitely have you occupied and entertained with its creative techniques.
Origami, which is a technique where you can transform pieces of paper into intricate designs and shapes, is a fantastically creative way to turn such an ordinary and mundane object into something artistic and visually unique. These DIY projects are offering individuals the opportunity to create a variety of different objects and decor items by simply utilizing the origami method of folding and shaping pieces of paper.
From DIY origami bow ties to colorful box lights made from pieces of paper, these DIY origami projects will definitely add some creative touches to your home decor.
10 DIY Origami Projects
From DIY Origami Box Lights to Oversized Origami Blankets:
Tana Makmanee — Jul 24, 2013 — Art & Design
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3D Geometric Wall Decals
Add Texture and Color to Your Decor with This Fun DIY Tutorial
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DIY Love Origami
Create 3D Valentine Hearts for That Special Someone
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DIY Origami Box Lights
Adorn Old Christmas Lights with Colorful Paper Boxes to Make Origami Lights
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DIY Hanging Origami Decor
This Fun and Simple Activity Turns Vibrant Pieces of Paper into Art
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DIY Fashion Accessories
These Origami Earrings by Cynthia Devening are a Great Way to Recycle
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DIY Origami Bow Ties
This Paper Bow Tie is Completely Disposable
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DIY Origami Ornaments
The Minieco Paper Templates Make for Easy DIY Decor
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Oversized Origami Blankets
The Eva Black 'Folded' Sheet Triangulates Recycled Stationery
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Mini Booze Carriers
The Altoids Tin Martini Kit is an Easy Make and Perfect for Carrying
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DIY Origami Stands
These DIY Business Card Stands are Made of Nothing But Paper
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Origami-Inspired Mouse Designs
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Pleated Designer Dog Houses
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Sustainable Lightweight Cat Toys
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Origami Travel Solar Panels
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Multipurpose Pre-Cut Fabrics
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Compressed Toilet Paper Boxes
Bambox Changes the Way Tissues are Dispensed by Removing the Roll
Flexible Plywood-Made Pet Houses
The TUTO Pet House by Serhii Hotvianskyi is Modern Yet Functional
Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
The Tulit LED Lantern by Haechan Ryu is Multifunctional
Origami-Inspired Sleek Cabins
A.L.P.S. Designs the Infinity Mobile Architecture System
Accordion-Style Coffee Cups
The Accordion Paper Cup Concept is Easy to Carry
Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs
The 'Couch in an Envelope' is Modular and 100% Recyclable
Modular Working Desks
The Tabs Desk by Pelin ÖZbalcı Streamlines Organization & Productivity
Puzzle-Style Soccer Ball Kits
The Nendo My Football Kit Comes with 54 Pieces
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Hand-Dyed Desk Organizers
The Grovemade Desk Tray Comes in Three Sizes
Creative Play Pop-Ups
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Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Blooming Paper Lamps
The Kazuhiro Yamanaka ‘Tsubomi Paper Lamp’ Embraces Imperfect Forms
Origami-Inspired Adventure Packs
The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Collection Has Six Pieces
Online Creative Course Platforms
Coursera Partnered with Illinois on an Online 3D Printing Course
Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures
Origin Made Boasts the Exquisite Barco Basket Sculptures
Traditional Tower-Inspired Lamps
The 'Pagoda Lamp' Takes After Pagodas for a Thoughtful Form
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
The Levante Origami Solar Panel is 50% Lighter Than Alternatives
Collapsible Folding Carrier Cups
The DiFOLD Origami Cup Works for Hot and Cold Beverages
Recycled Material Pendant Lights
These ZBOZHZHA Pendant Lights are Made with Cardboard and Paper
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Premium Cat Tree Systems
PETLIBRO Designs the New Infinity DIY Cat Tree System for Pets
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
DIY Plant Decor Kits
The Lee Valley Make It Yourself Plant Stand Kit Encourages Creativity
Minimalist Book Storage Tables
The 'Pocket' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Split Open
Playful Table Lamp Designs
The Toto Lamp by Fabien Cappello for Hem Makes a Statement
Zen Workstation Illuminators
The 'Bonsai' Desk Lamp by Jang Lee Jun Has a Peaceful Form
Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas
Vinayan Ravikumar Designs the Origami-Like Bloombrella
Stunning Origami Portraits
João Charrua's Creations are Intricate and Eye-Catching
Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings
Akio Isshiki Architect Overhauls an Old Wooden Building
Multifunctional Magnetic Folding Tables
The 'FoldPlay' Folding Table Works Anywhere in the House
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Faux Christmas Candle Kits
LEGO Unveils its Festive Christmas Table Decoration Set
Ambient Tabletop Gamer Lights
The Bowio Game Light Brightens Up Tabletops and More
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs
The 'OPO=O' Multifunctional Furniture Piece Works in Many Ways
Realistic Messy Romantic Gifts
The Messy Paper Anniversary Gift Boxes Embraces Imperfections
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Modular Camping Furniture
'Owomo' Created a Line of Build-Your-Own Camping Panels
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
Tape Crafting Kits
Curious Universe's Nano Tape Magic Kits Create Fun Crafts for Kids
Origami-Inspired Steel Art Sculptures
Jyhling Lee Created the Stainless Steel Reflector Sculpture
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery
NOOE's Bento Jot Offers an Efficient Storage Solution
Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs
Brian Thoreen Creates the Paragraphic in Four Stacks Chairs
Paper Mable-Made Tables
Bentley Home Creates a Table with Paper Factor and Frederico Peri
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions
Andu Masebo and Rio Kobayashi Create the Dwellings Project
Creative Lighting Solutions
'Moooi's' Drape Light' is Made from a 3D-Knitted Polyester
Strong Bamboo Towels
Panda Eco Paper is Made with Renewable 100% Organic bamboo
Origami-Style Smartphone Stands
The Moft Snap Phone Tripod Stand Sets Up in Seconds
Suspended Origami-Like Lighting
The Sora Light by Fung + Bedford for Frandsen is Artistic
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs
The baraboda Twisted Lasercut Wooden Lampshade is intricate
Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps
Jihoon Shim Designs the Half Lamp Inspired by Origami
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
Origami-Inspired Suspended Lights
Fung + Bedford Creates the Sora Pendant Light for Frandsen
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps
The Woodo Table Lamp by Mahmoud Mahroos is Charming
Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers
The Stack-A-Tree is an Eco-friendly Twist on Holiday Decorations
Rolled-Up Wooden Tables
The Sofan Table by Qi An Has a Clever Rollable Design for Portability
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Origami-Inspired Magsafe Grips
Marcy Arimoto Designs the New iPhone Case Inspired by Paper Folding
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Develops a New Foldable and Portable Solar Panel
Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks
TENT Unveils the Uniquely Shaped Book on Book Bookmark
Sustainable Wooden Digital Projector
The Openhagen Lightboks Adds a Warmth to the Living Space
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Bat-Inspired Kitchen Scissors
OTOTO Presents the New Elizabat Scissors for the Kitchen
Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps
Solenn Roch Designs the Wasaga Lamp with a Flared Look
Recycled Cardboard Toilet Papers
These Tesco Paper Products are for the Kitchen and Bathroom
Modern Compact Wooden Fans
PRINTWORKS Introduces the Fantastic Fan Design
Honeycomb-Like Sculptural Lights
Tokio Designs the New Tri Light Inspired by Japanese Architecture
Confetti-Filled Wrapping Papers
'FettiWrap™' Confetti Wrapping Paper Elevates Amusement
Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations
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Fraying Dynamic Wooden Pavilions
Young Projects has Created the Match House Wooden Pavilion
Miniature Handheld Graters
Gensuke Kishi Designs the Colorful Irogami Grater for Tsuboe
Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
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Timeless Photo Books
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Intricate Jigsaw Puzzles
Elms Handcut Puzzles Offer a Luxurious Take on the Traditional Puzzles
Origami-Inspired Playful Magnetic Blocks
Artur Tikhonenko Designs the Trido Building Blocks
Rare Akari Light Sculptures
The Noguchi Museum Shop Unveils Its Rare Akari Light Sculptures
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Curated Wedding Gift Boxes
Confetë Party Box's Wedding Collection Simplifies Wedding Season
Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits
The LEGO Magic Lantern by Norders is a Functional Projector
Titanium EDC Folding Fans
Titaner Designs the Titanium DIY Folding Fan with Multifunctions
Custom Photo Puzzles
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Hand-Crafted Wooden Stationary Boxes
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Pneumatic Robotics Kits
The MiuraKit Pneumatic Robot Design Kit is Origami-Inspired
Playful 3D-Printed Lighting Designs
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High-Quality Pizza Packaging
These Kite Packaging Printed Pizza Boxes Come in Packs of 100
Organic Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Creates the Crafting Plastic Collection
Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments
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Kid-Friendly Portable Projectors
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Paper-Inspired Artful Museums
Bjarke Ingels Group Designed the Museum for Papirkunst
Festive Light Painting Techniques
NASA Astronauts Creates Captivating Light Paintings
Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art
Jacques Monneraud Designs the Cardboard Collection
Spiky Inflatable Sculptures
Steve Messam Presents His Sculptures During Clerkenwell Design Week
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
Curved Stacked Wooden Boxes
Studio Entrandan Designs the Box Set with Wooden Details
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Illuminated Stainless Steel Clipboards
Studio SHFT Designs the FOLD B with a Minimal Aesthetic
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
Sergey Buldygin Designs the Cone-Like Handmaid Table Lamp
Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces
The Oru Camp Origami Outdoor Furniture is Efficient
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
Comic Book Coloring Kits
The Made by Me Manga Artist Set Offers Step-by-Step Instructions
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Repurposed Furniture Design Exhibitions
Honoka Presents the Tatami Refab Project Exhibition
Structural Washi Paper Lamps
Isamu Noguchi Designs the Stylish Akari Lamps Using Paper
Artful Lightweight Blanket Lines
ChappyWrap Has Partnered with Chasing Paper on a New Capsule
Portable Foldable Lap Desks
FansDreams Presents the Pi Lap Desk Inspired by Origami
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
Worky Designs the Compact and Portable Home Office
Eco-Friendly Desk Stands
The 'HOMBI' is a Customizable Stand for Phones, Cards, and More
Introductory Connected Device Kits
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Written-to-Digital To-Do Lists
Papper Let's Users Scan and Digitize Handwritten Notes and Lists
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
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Paper-Like Art Museum Roofs
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Customizable Certificate Makers
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Optimized Eco Postal Packaging
Kite Packaging Large Letter Postal Boxes Now Come in Eight Sizes
Outdoor Twisted Light Lanterns
iu Llong Designed the Twist Camping Lantern for Havnby
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Recycled Paper-Made Desktop Organizers
RAE is an Organizer Series Made from Campus Notebooks
Whimsically Bright Napkin Holders
PELEG DESIGN Creates the Memorable Balloonapkins
Sparkler-Holding Glass Jars
Kenji Fujii Designs the Sparkler in Your Palm Glass Jars
Custom Crossword Generators
CrossCraft Lets You Create or Customize Your Own Crosswords