Fall Autumn is one of my favorite seasons; as the leaves turn golden and pumpkins dot the landscape, the lovely autumn color dominates the land.
Our collection of fall-inspired origami designs lets you bring the cozy charm of the season into your home or classroom. The finished origami can be used to decorate throughout the year.
From simple maple leaves perfect for beginners to more complex designs like sunflowers that challenge experienced folders, these autumn origami projects celebrate the colors and symbols of fall.
Whether planning a Thanksgiving table setting, decorating for a harvest festival, or simply wanting to bring seasonal creativity into your space, let’s do some fall origami together.
1. Origami Squirrel
As autumn paints the world in warm hues of red and gold, one of nature’s most charismatic creatures takes center stage: the squirrel. This squirrel model can be a great
Difficult: middle
Instruction: Squirrel step-by-step tutorial
2. Origami Turkey
Turkey, a bird native to North America, has a cute fan-shaped tail and a wattled neck. In this post, we will guide you through making an origami turkey. It can be a lovely family activity.
Difficult: easy
Check our origami turkey step-by-step tutorial
3. Origami Leaf Wreath
Drape it across your mantel to instantly enhance the fall and winter atmosphere. It is also perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving. Of course, you can also put it on your head, then go to a park, and I’m sure you’ll be able to get a fashion shoot.
Difficult: easy
Instruction: origami leaf wreath
4. Harvest Origami Basket
An origami basket shaped like a flower blossom is the cutest container or decoration for the spring. The container part is a round bowl with eight petals surrounding it. We also make a flat handle to make it even more functional and easier to carry.
Difficult: easy
Instruction: Origami basket step by step instruction
5. Origami Pumpkin
Pumpkins are the key element of autumn. They are the most popular decorations for the two fall holidays, Thanksgiving and Halloween.
Difficult: easy
Instruction: Origami Pumpkin
6. Origami Maple Leaf
The maple leaf is the most romantic gift from autumn. In other seasons, it symbolizes the beauty of nature. A paper maple leaf is the ideal decoration for Thanksgiving.
Difficult: easy
Instruction: Origami Maple Leaf
7. Origami Cowboy Hat
If you are searching for leaves in nature, fold yourself a head of wearable cowboy hat can be super cool.
Difficult: easy
Instruction: origami cowboy hat
8. Easy Origami Nut
Autumn is the season for harvest, and these origami nuts can be great for children in Thanksgiving activities.
Difficult: easy
Instruction: easy origami nut
9. Olive Branch
The olive branch symbolizes peace and harmony, making it a perfect Thanksgiving gift or decoration. It is a combined model with several identical pieces of leaves. You can use this branch to match your paper flowers.
Difficult: easy
Instruction: Origami Olive Branch
10. Origami Sunflower
This origami sunflower can be a thoughtful gift for your friends and family, especially those who love flowers and nature. It is designed to resemble a natural and realistic sunflower, with its radiant petals and detailed center.
Difficult: advanced
Instruction: origami sunflower step-by-step tutorial
11. Origami Seed Packet
Autumn is the harvesting season; you may gather seeds in the forest and place them in a lovely seed packet. Remember to write down the names of the trees and plants.
Difficult: easy
Instruction: origami seed packet step by step tutorial
12. Origami Apple
Fall is the season of abundant harvests, and few fruits capture the essence of autumn quite like the apple. The origami apple becomes a perfect paper craft project to celebrate this cherished fall tradition.
Difficult: easy
Instruction: origami apple
Afterthoughts
As the autumn season invites us to slow down and appreciate nature’s transformation, origami offers an excellent way to capture and celebrate these fleeting moments. We hope you love this list no matter whether you create some fall animals or leaves. Happy folding.