Monday, October 5, 2020

Easy Origami Witch Craft

 It's time for another easy and cute Halloween craft! Today we're folding these adorable origami witches. So grab your origami paper and let's get crafting! This kid-friendly paper craft is just perfect for fall.

How to fold an Easy Origami Witch for Halloween!

How to fold an easy origami witch with kids- best craft for Halloween


Materials Needed:

  • Origami Paper
  • Markers (We like Permanent markers because they won't smear.)
  • Clear Tape
  • Scissors

First, fold an origami girl:

You can find directions for folding an origami paper doll here.


Then, fold an easy witch's hat:

I found directions for folding a hat on this site and modified them slightly. If you'd rather watch a video of a similar witch's hat being made, check out this video for how to fold a witch's hat from Red Ted Art.


Step 1: Fold your paper in half two times. Unfold to reveal 4 smaller squares.

How to fold an easy origami witch with kids- best craft for Halloween


Step 2: Cut along your folds to create 4 smaller squares. You'll just use one small square to make a witch's hat.

How to fold an easy origami witch with kids- best craft for Halloween


Step 3: Fold along the diagonal and then unfold.

How to fold an easy origami witch with kids- best craft for Halloween

Step 4: Fold both sides into the middle to create this shape.

How to fold an easy origami witch with kids- best craft for Halloween

Step 5: Unfold!

How to fold an easy origami witch with kids- best craft for Halloween

Step 6: Fold up the bottom corner like so. 

How to fold an easy origami witch with kids- best craft for Halloween


Step 7: Refold both sides into the middle.

How to fold an easy origami witch with kids- best craft for Halloween


Step 8: Fold the bottom up.

How to fold an easy origami witch with kids- best craft for Halloween


And flip it over for a hat!

How to fold an easy origami witch with kids- best craft for Halloween


Alternatively, you could also fold the bottom up this way to put the lip in front.

How to fold an easy origami witch with kids- best craft for Halloween


Tape your hat to your origami witch and you're all set!


How to fold an easy origami witch with kids- best craft for Halloween


Liked this origami craft? Check out my other cute and easy kid-friendly origami projects!

Happy crafting and connecting, friends!

How to fold an easy origami witch with kids- best craft for Halloween