Easy Origami Leaf

Easy Origami Leaf Step 1: Start with a 6 inch x 6 inch (15 cm x 15 cm) square origami paper, color side up.

Fold paper in half on the horizontal diagonal axis.

 

 

 

Easy Origami Leaf Step 2: Fold down about 1/3 of the paper.

 

 

 

Easy Origami Leaf Step 3: Flip paper over. Repeat Step 2 and fold down about 1/3 of the paper.

 

 

 

 

Easy Origami Leaf Step 4: Make a diagonal fold, bringing the right tip over to the left.

 

 

 

Easy Origami Leaf Step 5: Now fold the tip back down.

 

 

Easy Origami Leaf Step 6: Repeat Steps 4 and 5, folding the paper up and down. This is called a pleated fold. It's like an accordion fold or fan fold.

 

 

 

Easy Origami Leaf Step 7: Flip paper over.

 

 

 

Easy Origami Leaf Step 8: We're going to repeat the pleated fold on this side.

 

 

 

Easy Origami Leaf Step 9: Unfold all your pleated folds.

 

 

 

Easy Origami Leaf Step 10: Make a diagonal fold where indicated.

 

 

 

Easy Origami Leaf Step 11: Now fold down your top layer....

 

and your easy origami leaf is complete!