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You will need a pencil, ruler and scissors. Take one square, pattern side facing up. Fold the bottom edge up, as shown.
Pattern side facing up, divide paper into nine
squares. Cut to create paper squares.

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Fold the left edge up to the same Rotate 45 degrees. Fold the bottom Fold bottom corner
distance as the bottom edge. corner up and fold the top corner a little. down a little, as shown.

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Turn paper over. Fold the left side over, Fold the right side over to meet the Bring the top down and fold on an angle
maintaining an angle at the bottom and outer left edge. This is the result. and you’ve completed Santa’s head.
seeing a little of the reverse side at the top.
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For Santa’s body, take a second square Turn the paper over. Fold the Bring each side into the vertical
and, with pattern side facing up, fold the paper in half and unfold. centre line and fold.
opposite edges, as shown.

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Fold the top right layer out, making Bring the top down and make The completed Santa body.
a fold two-thirds down the centre. a fold a third of the way down
Repeat on the left side. to complete the body.

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Use sticky tape to attach the head
to the body to complete your Santa.

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Reverse side facing up, fold in half Fold the lower edges to This is the result.
corner to corner diagonally. Unfold. the vertical centre line. Turn your model over.

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Fold the long edges to Fold model in half from bottom to top, Fold part of the smaller flap down
the vertical centre line. so the bottom tip meets the top point. to create the beak. Turn the model
90 degrees to the left.

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Fold the model in half.. Pull the upper flap upwards and flatten Pull out the beak and
at the point shown by the circle. flatten to finish.
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You’ll need scissors. Pattern side facing up, Fold paper in half in both directions Push centre fold up and, using the
fold paper in half diagonally in both and unfold. creases as a guide, bring all corners
directions and unfold. Turn the paper over. to meet at the bottom.

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This is the result. Flatten model. Fold the right outer edge of the top layer Using the crease you have made, open
to the vertical centre line and unfold. and flatten the flap to form a triangle.

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This is the result. Turn the model over. Repeat steps 5 and Ensure there are an equal number of
6 on the remaining flaps of the model. flaps underneath, and that the top and
bottom layer are a whole patterned flap.
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Fold along the crease, as shown. Cut along the bottom crease. Holding the model together, make three
horizontal cuts on each side, close to
the vertical centre line, at an equal
distance to one another.

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Starting on the right side, take the top The finished Christmas tree.
layer and fold each cut section down to

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Pattern side facing up, fold in half Fold in half, side-to-side, Push centre fold up and, using the
diagonally in both directions then in both directions then unfold. creases as a guide, bring all corners
unfold. Turn the paper over. to meet at the bottom and flatten.

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Fold the left outer edge of the top layer Press the left outside points Repeat steps 4 and 5 on the right side.
to the vertical centre line and unfold. inside the flap and fold.

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Turn the paper over and repeat Lift the top and bottom flaps up and fold. Fold the lower edges of both top flaps
step 4 and 5 for both sides. to meet at the vertical centre line.

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This is the result. Turn the model over. Repeat step 9. Fold the top left layer over the right.
Repeat on the other side.

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Fold a single bottom flap upwards. Fold the top left layer over the right.
Repeat on the other side. Repeat on the other side.

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Ease out the central inner flap,
flattening the paper at the bot
right point so it stays in p
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Repeat on the left side.

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Press the tip of the left flap inside
and fold to form the beak.

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Hold the tops of the wings and gently
pull them outwards, flattening the body
and folding down the wings to finish.

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Pattern side facing up, fold paper in half
diagonally in both directions and unfold.
Turn the paper over.

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Fold in half from side to side in
both directions then unfold.

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Push centre fold up and, using the
creases as a guide, bring all corners
to meet at the bottom and flatten.
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This is the result. Fold each side of This is the result. Turn the model over. Repeat step 4 on the other side.
the top layer to the vertical centre line.

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Place a finger inside the top This is the result. Turn the model over. Fold the two side sections to meet
corners of each flap to open the centre line, unfold then tuck each
and push down to flatten. section underneath the top layer.

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This is the result. Push the top Repeat step 9. Fold the top corner down
folded edges inside and fold. as shown then unfold.
Turn the model over.

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Fold the bottom of the top layer up Fold the top left section over the Repeat step 13.
as shown. Repeat on the other side. right side. Turn the model over and
repeat process on the other side.

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This is the result. Lift the flaps folded in step 15 in the Gently pull the flaps out. Gently push
Rotate 45 degrees. direction of the arrows, as shown. and flatten the bottom of the box,
using creases as a guide.

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The finished star box.
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Reverse side facing up, fold paper Fold both sides to the vertical Bring the bottom corner up to meet the
in half diagonally. Unfold. centre line then unfold. edge of left crease line and fold as shown.

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This is the result. Bring the flap on the This is the result. Fold the left side to the
right down in a diagonal fold that lines vertical centre line.
up with the bottom edge as shown.

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Fold model along the original Bring the bottom flap up to fold Fold the flap on the left back
vertical centre line, bringing the at the diagonal, as shown. along the existing crease.
left side over the right.
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This is the result. Unfold to the start of step 6 to complete Repeat steps 1 to 11 with a further
one section of your star. 4 sheets of paper to create 5 sections.

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To assemble the star, position Lift up the right bottom flap of the Place the top flap down.
2 sections as shown above. left section and sit the right section
underneath. The tip should be visible.

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Tuck the tip of the right section This is the result. Repeat the assembly with the rest
into the pocket of the left section of the sections to complete the star.
to complete the fold.

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Reverse side facing up, fold paper Fold each side to meet the centre line. Fold in half, unfold, then fold in both
in half and unfold. top and bottom edges to meet the
horizontal centre line.

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Unfold and flatten. Put your fingers inside the corners Open and flatten the
at the bottom then lift and fold model bottom of the model.
to sit at the dotted lines as shown.

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Repeat steps 5 and 6 with Fold the top right and bottom left Gently open the pockets
the top of the model. flaps into the vertical centre line. of each blade to finish.
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Add a paper craft twist to
your front door with this idea

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Paint
Paint roller
Foam ring
Ribbon
Origami pinwheels
Push pins

1. Paint the foam ring. Allow to dry.

2. Attach a ribbon to the top centre of
the foam ring to create a hanging loop.
3. Place an origami pinwheel on the ring
and attach with a push pin. Continually
add and pin more pinwheels, slightly
layering each pinwheel on top of another,
until the whole ring is covered.

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You’ll need scissors and craft glue. Turn the paper over. Fold in half, Push centre fold up and, using the
Pattern side facing up, fold paper side to side, in both directions creases as a guide, bring all corners
in half in both directions then unfold. then unfold. to meet at the bottom and flatten.

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Turn the model 180 degrees so the Bring the right edge of the top layer Bring the left edge of the top layer to the
open tips are facing upwards. to the vertical centre line. vertical centre line. This is the result.

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Turn the model over and repeat Cut along the top edges, as shown. Take the top left flap of the model and unfold.
steps 5 and 6. This is the result. This is the result. Discard the offcuts. Open the fold a little, and bring it to the right
side. Press down at the top, and flatten.
Repeat this process for the right flap.

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Turn the model over and repeat step 9. Bring the top right layer corner up to the Turn the model over and repeat
This is the result – you should have an vertical centre line and fold. Repeat this step 11 for all the remaining corners.
even number of layers on each side. process for the remaining corners. This is the result.

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Unfold the model. Fold each corner inwards, as shown, Apply glue on a corner of the model
firming up the existing creases. you’ve just folded, line it up carefully
Repeat the whole process with with the other model half and gently
another piece of paper. press to secure. Repeat this process.

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The finished diamond.
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Divide and cut a sheet of origami paper* Take one end and tie a knot, carefully Tuck the end of the strip into the knot,
into 1cm-wide strips. Stick three strips pulling it tight, then flatten. forming a pentagon.
together to create one length.

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Take the other end of the strip and wrap Tuck the remaining strip Gently use your fingertips and press at
it around the knot. Continue wrapping into the pentagon. the centre of each edge of the pentagon
around, gently creasing each fold. to form your lucky star.

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The finished lucky star. * You’ll need a pen il
ruler, scissors and
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You will need scissors. Reverse side facing Fold in half, side to side, Push centre fold up and bring all corners
up, fold in half diagonally in both directions in both directions then unfold. to meet at the bottom and flatten.
then unfold. Turn the paper over.

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Bring the top closed tip 1.5cm down, Open the paper up and recrease the folds Push the centre square up and bring the
fold then unfold. at the centre as shown. folds at each of the corners together.

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Push the paper from the left and right When this fold is completed, the centre Fold the top layer sides down so the top
sides, using the centre folds as guides, folded square will have collapsed and edges meet the vertical centre line.
and carefully collapse the centre square. disappeared. This is the result.
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This is the result. Turn the model over
and repeat step 8.

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Open the paper up slowly, gently pulling This is the result.
all four sides to reveal a square in the
centre. Gently flatten the square.

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Turn the model over and rotate model Cut along the four dotted lines This is the result.
by 90 degrees to the right. of the top layer as shown, leaving
the rest of the model intact.

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Rotate the paper by 90 degrees Bring the top half down to align with This is the result.
to the right. the bottom half and fold.

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Make two folds, as shown, Repeat step 18, as shown, for the left side. This is the result.
on the right side.

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Make a cut, through both layers, Make a diagonal fold, through This is the result.
along the vertical centre line as shown. both layers, so the edges line up
with the existing fold.
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Fold the bottom tips up to line up This is the result.
against the inside edge.

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Make another diagonal fold on each side, This is the result.
as shown.

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Turn the model over. Tuck each side tip into the centre square
to finish the bow.

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Reverse side facing up, fold in Fold the bottom edge up to Fold the bottom left corner up to the
both directions and unfold. the horizontal centre line. vertical centre line. Repeat on the
Turn the paper over. right side. Turn the paper over.

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Fold the outer left edge to meet Fold the top left corner down Bring the top tip down to meet the bottom
the vertical centre line. Repeat on to meet the vertical centre line. tip of the model. Open the pockets on
the right side. Repeat on the right side. either side and flatten the inner edges.

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Open the left pocket and flatten, Lift up the top layer of the bottom section Fold down the top points as shown.
using the crease as a guide. and carefully slide it down into the
Repeat on the right side. triangle pocket underneath and flatten.
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Fold down the top points again
as shown. Turn the model over.

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The finished heart.

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Reverse side facing up, Bring the bottom left corner to
fold paper in half. the top edge, fold and unfold.

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Bring the top left corner to the Fold the bottom right corner
bottom edge, fold and unfold. to the centre point, as shown.

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Take the left corner of the top layer Take the bottom edge and align it with
over to the right edge and fold. the left edge of the top layer then fold.
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This is the result. Turn the paper over. Bring the Cut through paper, as shown,
left side over to the right and fold. following the line of the top layer.

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Unfold the paper to reveal a pentagon. Reverse side facing up, fold and unfold Bring the bottom corners up, past
the pentagon in half through each halfway, to meet the fold lines and fold.
of the five points. This is the result.

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This is the result. Unfold then repeat the same fold for Fold in the left edge to the
each of the straight edges and unfold. corresponding crease.
This is the resulting set of creases. This is the result.

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Bring up the bottom edge, allowing This is the result. Unfold and repeat step 15–16 for the
the corner of the pentagon to come remaining sides. This is the resulting
out towards the left. Flatten. set of new creases.

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Pinch all the corners of the pentagon This is the result. Turn model over. Fold the right flap over
together and push along the creases, so the outer point meets the centre point.
maintaining a central pentagon
shape at the bottom.

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This is the result. Working The finished star.
clockwise, repeat the same fold
for the remaining sides.
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