Easy Butterfly Origami

My new book, Easy Butterfly Origami features 30 bold full-color patterns designed to accurately portray the dorsal and ventral sides of some of the most beautiful butterflies from around the world!

Origami Folding Tips

Origami, from the Japanese ori (to fold) and kami (paper), began in the 6th century when Buddhist monks introduced paper to Japan. The print-and-fold crafts and easy diagrams are designed to help children with fine motor skills, directions and hand eye coordination. Some basic origami folding tips:
  • Print and cut out patterns carefully.
  • Fold with clean, dry hands.
  • Follow the instructions. Study the diagrams and be patient.
  • Be precise: fold each crease well, flattening the creases by running your fingertip over the fold.
  • Folding the paper away from you is easier than folding towards you.
  • Be creative...use your origami on greeting cards, holiday decorations, table place cards and bookmarks.
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Dollar Bill Thanksgiving Turkey Origami

Impress your dinner guests by folding a Dollar Bill Turkey Origami for Thanksgiving.




Difficulty: Easy


Directions:

1. Begin by "fan-folding" the end of your dollar bill into pleats, to form the tail, as shown.


2. Fold tail in half, lengthwise, as shown.


3. Secure the tail closed by folding the ends together several times, as shown on left.


4. Fold corner of dollar diagonally, as shown. Repeat on the other side, to form the body.

 

5. Fold body up towards tail, as shown.


6. Fold tip of body down, as shown, to form head.




Happy Thanksgiving!


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Origami: Dollar Bill Bow Tie

Fold an origami Dollar Bill Bow Tie.


Difficulty: Easy

Directions:

1. Fold dollar bill back along the margin of Washington's portrait, as shown.



2. Fold forward, as shown.


3. Repeat on other end of dollar. Turn over.



4. Fold up to meet horizontal center, as shown.


5. Pull corner of bow tie out and down to open, as shown.


6. Repeat on other end.


7. Turn your bow tie around and repeat, folding up to horizontal center, as shown.


8. Open corners of bow tie by pulling out and down as before.



9. Turn over, and your origami Dollar Bill Bow Tie is finished!


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Origami: Dollar Bill Aloha Shirt

Fold an origami Dollar Bill Aloha Shirt, as a graduation gift or just for fun.


Difficulty: Easy

Directions:

1. Turning your dollar bill over, fold one end to meet the horizontal center line.




2. Repeat horizontal fold on other side.


3. Fold 1/4 inch back on one end; this will be the collar.


4. Fold diagonally as shown, and repeat on other side, to finish the collar.



5. At opposite end of collar, fold 1/2 inch forward, as shown. This will be the "sleeves."


6. Fold one corner of the sleeve down, diagonally, as shown. Repeat on other side.



7. Open up the diagonal folds. Note how the sleeves are creased as shown.


8. Open up the sleeve on one side, along the diagonal crease, as shown.



9. Repeat on other side.


10. Fold body of shirt up, to just beneath the collar.



11. Tuck the body of the shirt under the collar, as shown, and your origami Dollar Bill Aloha Shirt is finished!


©2009 Tammy Yee


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Crafts: Dollar Bill Rose, for Graduations and Celebrations

Give your favorite graduate a bouquet of roses he or she will appreciate.



Difficutly: Easy

Materials:
  • 3 bills per rose, in any denomination
  • Floral wire
  • Floral tape (optional

Directions:
1. Pinch dollar bill in center, as shown.



2. Secure with floral wire. (I've used a pipe cleaner for this demonstration.)


3. Repeat until you have three sets of "petals."


4. Nestle the petals inside one another, arrange, and twist together.


5. Using a pencil or a paintbrush handle, curl the tips of the petals, as shown.


6. Optional: Finish off by wrapping green floral tape around the wire, add a ribbon and silk leaves for pizazz.


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