# 8 Beginner Origami Tutorials

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Origami is the art of transforming a square of paper into something magical. A flower, animal or container the options are almost limitless. The art of origami can be challenging and frustrating but it is also immensely satisfying to complete. We have found 8 beginner origami tutorials which are the perfect starting point for anyone interested in origami.

## 1. Crane

![Crane](/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1-7-beginner-origami-tutorials.jpg)

Our first thought is the crane when thinking of origami. The crane is much simpler to make than it looks! [Click here to see a great video and step-by-step visual tutorial.](http://www.craftpassion.com/2014/03/origami-crane.html)

## 2. Origami Helicopter

![Origami Helicopter](/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2-7-beginner-origami-tutorials.jpg)

Kids will love making this origami helicopter and watching it fly! [Click here to find out how to make it.](http://eng.origami-kids.com/paper-airplane/acrobatic/paper-helicopter.htm)

## 3. Origami Dog

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These origami dogs are so sweet you will want to make a whole family.

## 4. Origami Box

![Origami Box](/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/4-7-easy-origami-tutorials.gif)

These origami boxes are great for storing all sorts of trinkets and are very simple to make. [Follow this link to view the video and step-by-step tutorial.](http://www.origami-fun.com/origami-box.html)

## 5. Jumping Frogs

![Jumping Frogs](/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/5-7-beginner-origami-tutorials.jpg)

These frogs are easy to fold and fun to jump. Make multiple frogs and see which one can jump the furthest. [Click here to find out more.](http://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/2015/03/06/origami-jumping-frogs-easy-folding-instructions.html)

## 6. Easy Origami Lotus Flower

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There are SO many different types of origami flowers that you can make but we love the simplicity of this lotus flower.

## 7. Origami Hearts

![Origami Hearts](/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/7-7-beginner-origami-tutorials.jpg)

Show your loved one that you care with one of these very easy love hearts. [Click here to find the tutorial.](http://www.prettyprudent.com/2012/02/prudent-home/how-to-make-origami-hearts/)

## 8. Butterfly

![Butterfly](/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/8-8-beginner-origami-tutorials.jpg)

Origami butterflies are so beautiful and would look lovely hanging on a mobile or used to decorate gifts. [Follow this link to find out how to make them.](http://goorigami.com/single-sheet-origami/origami-butterfly/3006)