Learn to create a simple and cute origami ladybird in a few easy steps! When it is finished, draw seven black spots on its back to decorate it with seven “stars”.
Origami ladybirds are cute paper creations that resemble small, spotted insects. They are made by folding a square piece of paper into a colorful, rounded shape with wings. Finally, draw distinctive black spots and small eyes with black pen.
Color Suggestions
The most common color for ladybirds is red, and we can find many other color options in nature. You can make a batch of yellow, pink, and even blue.
Other origami insects
In addition to these origami ladybirds, there are many other origami insects. The most common and popular is the origami butterfly. We also have step-by-step instructions for the origami bee and origami Cicada.
- Folding time: 5 minutes
- Paper: 15×15 cm
- Difficulty: Easy, Beginner friendly
Material
If you get a 15*15 cm origami paper with one red and one white side, you will get a 7.5*9.4 cm ladybird. It is a middle size.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Start with the white side of the paper facing up, and fold it in half diagonally.
Step 2
Then unfold it.
Step 3
Fold both the left and right corners up at an angle that is far away from the top corner.
Step 4
Fold the bottom corner up a little.
Step 5
Then fold the bottom edge up a little.
Step 6
Flip it over.
Step 7
Fold the top corner down a little, and fold both the left and right corners a little toward the center.
Step 8
Fold the left and right corners on the top down to align with the left and right slanted edges.
Step 9
Flip the model over, and draw some black spots on the wings, two small spots for its eyes.
What’s Next
Now you can explore our other easy origami insects, they are all interesting and lovely.
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