Easter Origami Ideas for Spring Decor

I thought it would be fun to try something new, inventive, and a little whimsical with my Easter decor this year. These easy Easter origami ideas were fun to learn and look beautiful on my spring table.

A few weeks ago, the team at Origami.me challenged me to slow down and indulge in the timeless ritual of origami crafts using their easy Origami tutorials for beginners. I’ve always been amazed at the beautiful, intricate works of art that can be created with this traditional Japanese paper folding technique, and I was excited to learn a new crafting skill. If I’m being honest, having an excuse to play with pretty patterned papers was also a bit of a motivating factor here. With spring and Easter coming up, I decided to focus on learning some fun, all-purpose origami shapes that I could put to use in my Easter and spring decor this year and in other applications beyond just this one holiday. The result is a casual, countryside-inspired Easter table with a little bit of a global influence.

Easter Origami Ideas

There are many different common origami paper craft patterns that you can follow that are perfect for your Easter celebrations and decorations. The Easter bunny or rabbit is, of course, a classic, but the jumping frog is a fun and easy one to make for spring as well, especially if you’ll have kids at your Easter gathering. Butterflies or a chick would feel right at home as well.

I love the idea of making a bouquet of patterned paper flowers using origami, or simply scattering an assortment around the table for a spring botanical look.

For my tablescape, I chose to make simple origami boxes and heart shapes. You might not initially think of these shapes as being related to Easter, and they certainly would work for Valentine’s Day as well, but I love how they allowed me to showcase the beautiful soft floral papers I found to complement my table.

More craft ideas for Easter brunch: DIY Easter Egg Topiary for Less Than a Dollar

My Origami Table Setting

In my mind, tablescaping and origami are intrinsically linked. When you think about it, napkin folding is really just simple origami with a square of fabric instead of paper. With this idea in mind, I used handmade origami accents throughout my Easter table to create a delightful, whimsical look perfect for any springtime celebration.

I love how using origami gives me another opportunity to play with layering patterns. I used an oversized check tablecloth, floral transferware plates, rich green napkins, and papers in florals, plaids, and various textural patterns.

I love how these origami boxes look at each place setting. I used them to hold elegant gold foil chocolate eggs so everyone gets their own little easter basket. You could also easily add a little paper handle to make these boxes look even more like easter baskets. How cute would these be to display your egg-decorating creations at an Easter celebration or egg hunt?

The origami hearts are such a sweet, festive touch scattered around the centerpiece and reflect the love and happy times we feel as a family when we get together over a special holiday meal. I think they’re a great alternative to the decorative plastic eggs you might usually use for something like this.

More decoration ideas for Easter: Easter Jelly Bean Branches

Learning How to Fold Origami for My Spring Decor Project

I hadn’t done origami since grade school, but I had no problem jumping right in using the tutorials on the Origami.me website. The paper folding technique for each project was outlined in clear steps with written instructions and pictures. I really appreciate that they include mini-videos for tricky folds where a picture doesn’t quite illustrate exactly what you have to do. My little heart turned out perfectly on my first try, and it was really just a very relaxing and satisfying way to spend a few minutes.

If you’ve never done origami before, it’s important to note that you need to start with a square sheet of paper for most projects. Colored origami paper can be purchased pretty easily. It’s thinner and a bit easier to fold, but not at all necessary if you’re just starting out. Basic printer paper is just fine for your first beginner origami folds. Just cut it into a perfect square with scissors or a paper cutter, and you’re all set to get started. In a pinch, a square of beautiful wrapping paper can work as well if you’re looking for a thinner type of paper for your origami craft.

For my folding craft, I actually used scrapbooking paper. Scrapbook paper is a bit thicker than regular paper, but comes in so many beautiful patterns perfect for table decorations. I found the sturdy paper was great for making really strong boxes to hold my Easter eggs, but it made the dainty little hearts a bit challenging to fold.

Overall, I was surprised to find that it really didn’t take me any practice at all to make something beautiful using origami. With the tutorials to follow, I had no trouble at all right from the beginning.

Have you ever tried origami? Would you use it to decorate your home?

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