Another classic project in the world of origami. No special paper or complicated techniques are needed, a small sticky note can be transformed into a lively paper crane. You can make one during your office break time as a surprise for your colleagues or friends. It is suitable for beginners or those who have fragmented time.
If you are new to origami, start here from our beginner guide to know the basics and how to read the step-by-step instructions.
- Folding time: 10 minutes
- Paper: 7.5×7.5 cm Sticky Note
- Difficulty: Easy
Material
Get a piece of 7.5×7.5 cm square sticky note paper to create a lovely origami crane.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Place the paper with the desired display side face up to begin folding. Fold it in half horizontally, leaving a crease, and unfold it.
Step 2
Fold it in half vertically, leaving a crease, and unfold it.
Step 3
Flip the paper from left to right.
Step 4
Fold the bottom right edge to align with the top left edge, leaving a crease, and unfold it.
Step 5
Fold the bottom left edge to align with the top right edge, leaving a crease, and unfold it.
Step 6
Take the left, right, and top corners, and push them to meet the bottom corner. Flatten the fold to get a smaller square.
Step 7
Fold the bottom left and right edges to align with the center vertical crease, then fold down the top triangle. Crease them well and unfold them.
Step 8
Fold the bottom point of the top layer up along the crease you just made to open the pocket, and mountain fold the creases indicated by the red dotted lines.
While take the left and right corners, and fold them to the center. Finally, flatten it.
Step 9
Flip the paper from left to right, and fold the bottom left and right edges to align with the center vertical crease. Crease them well, and unfold them.
Step 10
Repeat step 8.
Fold the bottom point of the top layer up along the crease you just made to open the pocket, and mountain fold the creases indicated by the red dotted lines.
While take the left and right corners, and fold them to the center. Finally, flatten it.
Step 11
Fold the bottom left and right edges to align with the center vertical line, then flip the paper, and repeat this.
Step 12
Rotate the paper 90 degrees from front to back, then bring the upper two flaps together on the top side, and the lower two flaps on the bottom side.
Next, rotate the paper 90 degrees clockwise, then another 90 degrees from back to front.
Step 13
Fold up the bottom corner of the top flap to meet the top corner, then flip the paper from left to right, and repeat this step.
Step 14
Rotate the paper 90 degrees from front to back, bring the top two flaps together on the top side, and the lower two flaps together on the bottom side.
Step 15
Pull the left and right layers to the sides to inflate the center part; they would serve as the crane’s two wings.
Step 16
Rotate it 90 degrees clockwise.
Step 17
Flatten the tip of the right flap, and fold it down along the short vertical dotted line [picture 1], then, valley fold the center crease of this folded section [picture 2]. Rotate it 90 degrees from back to front, that’s your origami crane made with a sticky note.
What’s Next
Try the classic Origami Crane. Compared to the minimalist design of the sticky note version, the traditional crane requires a little more patience, but it can create a more elegant shape. Both are suitable for stringing together or giving to friends.
Use sticky notes to fold a mini Easy Sticky Note Origami Box to store small items such as paper clips and thumbtacks. The steps are a little complicated, but the finished product is very practical.
Origami Crane
Easy Sticky Note Origami Box