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Easy Origami Leaf

We really like this origami leaf because it is easy to fold and looks much more complicated than it really is!

 

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Easy Origami Leaf Step 7: Flip paper over.

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

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

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

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

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easy-origami-leaf-step-11

 

and your easy origami leaf is complete!

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easy-origami-leaf

 

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