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The little guy, with unlocked potential.

Transforming back to normal is very tiring for both the kids and their Uncles.

The smallest of the four loves playing and collecting! Specifically, cans. By the pizza supreme, that's a lot of cans all kinds of cans. And the occasional carton of eggs. Whatever happens, don't touch the loot, Dai will rip out your lungs.

For a cease fire, give head pats and offer some pizza, and MAKE SURE you tell him he's a BIG MAN. For your safety-

Rereading the rainbow series has made me wanna draw more dragons, so....

I might be drawing more dragon turtles.

If you STILL haven't seen it yet(for shame/j /j /j), please check out @shyadri 's fic for this au below! vvvvv I'm sure you'll love it(along with their other works)!

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Looking for creative things to do instead of sitting in front of the TV or staring at screens consuming mindless content all the time? Pick up one of these exciting origami kits and books and encourage your children to be creative and learn problem solving along the way.

As a little boy, I remember sitting beside my grandma, watching patiently as she folds beautiful cranes from flat sheets of paper. Those days, there we no Internet or tutorial videos to follow. She did it all by memory. To transform something as basic as a sheet of paper into a lovely three-dimensional model was mind-boggling for my little brain to say the least.

Origami vs Screens

These days, with modern communication technologies and screens all around us, we are constantly bombarded with images and noises. When is the last time you actually sit down and create something? Here is an idea, the next time you are stuck at home and are struggling to find creative things to do with the little ones, try paper crafting. Use one of these origami kits and books and turn your kids into paper crafting warriors.

Origami is the art of paper folding. While it may originate from Japan, it is easy to see how it can catch on quickly especially among children. The act of creating something out of paper can be so inspiring and satisfying. With each step they are building something exciting, participating in a process that will allow them to ultimately reap the sweet rewards of their labour. A finished model that they can touch, hold, see and even play with. You might even save some money and help the environment, from not buying tacky plastic toys. Let them make their own.

Top 12 Best Origami Kits and Books for Children

Some of these are not just books, but complete kits that include among other things; instructions, coloured paper, storage box, stickers and even child proof scissors.

Paper Monsters: 50 Cool Papertoys You Can Make Yourself! by Brian Castleforte

Easy Origami over 30 simple projects by John Montroll BS

Origami for Kids: 20 Projects to Make Plus 100 Papers to Fold by Mila Bertinetti Montevecchi

My First Origami Kit: Origami Kit with Book, 60 Papers, 150 Stickers, 20 Projects by Joel Stern BS

Gamenote Colorful Kids Origami Kit 54 Projects AC

Origami Extravaganza! Folding Paper, a Book, and a Box 38 Projects BS

Papertoy Glowbots: 46 Glowing Robots You Can Make Yourself! 46 Projects by Brian Castleforte

Animal Origami for the Enthusiast: 25 Models by John Montroll

Japanese Origami Kit for Kids: 12 Original Origami Projects 12 Models by Michael G. LaFosse

Genuine Japanese Origami, Book 1: 33 Models by Jun Maekawa

Genuine Japanese Origami, Book 2: 34 Models by Jun Maekawa

Japanese Paper Toys Kit: Origami Paper Toys that Walk, Jump, Spin, Tumble and Amaze! 24 Models by Andrew Dewar

BONUS: Dinonano Origami Paper Craft Kits for Kids

Let’s jump right in.

1. Paper Monsters: 50 Cool Papertoys You Can Make Yourself! by Brian Castleforte

Number of Models: 50 Paper Included: YES (pre-scored, easy-to-fold designer templates, just pop-out, fold and glue)

Not quite origami, but folding paper toys all the same. These fully coloured ready prints with perforated outlines lets the little one pop their monster out, fold and glue them together to create fun three-dimensional characters. The book includes 50 cool paper toys created by 25 of the best paper toy designers from around the world. With that many models, ti is bound to offer hours of fun creating and later playing with these paper toys.

Papertoy Monsters

2. Easy Origami over 30 simple projects by John Montroll [BS]

Number of Models: 30 Paper Included: NO

Now back to the basics. It is easy to see how this can be a best seller. It is a must-have first origami book for beginners. Pique their enthusiasm by introducing over 30 simple projects to start with. These easy to follow models will give them the basic skills they need to take on more challenging models later. However, you are going to need some supplies and we recommend colourful folding paper and to make life easier, pick up square and rectangular origami quality paper online when ordering the book.

Easy Origami by John Montrol

3. Origami for Kids: 20 Projects to Make Plus 100 Papers to Fold by Mila Bertinetti Montevecchi

Number of Models: 20 Paper Included: YES (100 papers)

Origami does not have to be dry and boring. With included design papers, both coloured and black and white to colour in yourself, your kids can sink their teeth right in and get their models ready in no time.

All in all, there are twenty engaging yet easy to make projects to choose from. Pick the bunnies, crabs, bugs, dogs and more for hours of fun filled and creative time. To make it even easier for 5 to 7 years olds, the fold lines are printed right on the design papers so you can leave them to it.

It doesn’t stop there, you will find in the papers, QR codes that you can scan with your mobile devices to take you instantly to video tutorials if you are stuck with any of the models. These easy to follow videos will take you through the process step by step, demonstrating visually how to complete each of the different projects. Thoroughly an excellent book for kids.

The paper is sturdy, but folds easily, and makes nice creases and points. The instructions are clear and fairly easy to follow, but if you are unsure how to do a step, simply scan the QR code on the first instruction page of a project, and watch a quick video example of the project step by step.

Origami for Kids 20 Projects to Make

4. My First Origami Kit: Origami Kit with Book, 60 Papers, 150 Stickers, 20 Projects by Joel Stern [BS]

Number of Models: 20 Paper Included: YES (60 papers, 150 stickers)

An award-winning book and the preferred choice for newbies, especially the little ones, Stern’s My First Origami Kit opens up the world of origami and folding crafts to your kids. It comes complete with specially designed origami paper for 22 different projects. The papers are decorated on both sides based on the subject e.g. feathers for ducks, metal plates for airplanes, scales for cobra and so on.

Other models include birds, beasts, vehicles and animals (Penny Penguin, Sea Surfer, Caramel Bear, Magic Box and Hugo Pig). When done with the project, your kids can start an origami zoo. Our favourite is the teddy bear that talks (not literally) when you open and close its arms. That’s not all, also included are 150 detailed stickers to decorate the projects. Finish off your animals, birds and beasts with eyes, ears, paws and more.

My First Origami Kit

Also from Joel Stern, My First Origami Animals Kit with 60 Papers, over 180 Stickers and 17 Projects

My First Origami Animals Kit

5. Gamenote Colorful Kids Origami Kit 54 Projects

Number of Models: 54 Paper Included: YES (118 double sided origami papers)

If a craft kit is what you are after, especially for younger children than the Gamenote Origami Kit is what you need. There are a few of these further down the list. They are kit first rather than book first. Included with the kit are folding paper and instructional booklet. The crafting paper are printed on both sides and in full colour. Together, kids can put together 54 different origami models. As for the instructions, these are illustrated in colour to make it even easier to follow. Cut straight to the fun with this origami kit and build vivid and colourful creations.

Gamenote Colorful Kids Origami Kit

6. Origami Extravaganza! Folding Paper, a Book, and a Box by Tuttle Publishing [BS]

Number of Models: 38 Paper Included: YES (162 high quality origami papers)

Ready to fold origami papers are including in this kit. Simply take them out of the box, choose from one of the 38 different projects from the book and you aer on your way. It contains both traditional and modern origami models and cover a wide range of topics from flowers and animals to containers and celebratory designs. Suitable for both adults and kids, they book contains clear step-by-step instructions and easy to follow diagrams. Projects include simple swan, flamingo, dandelion blossom, pine tree, cup, classic box with lid, fox puppet, samurai helmet and more.

Origami Extravaganza

7. Papertoy Glowbots: 46 Glowing Robots You Can Make Yourself! 46 projects by Brian Castleforte

Number of Models: 46 Paper Included: YES (pre-scored, easy to fold designer templates; pop-out, fold and glue)

Yes, we agree that the use of glow-in-the-dark stickers (included with the book) is gimmicky, but anything that gets the kids off their screens and doing something constructive, we are all for it. The Papertoy Blogbots comes with 46 different robots to build. What is more, when completed, these robots can also be lit safely with flashlights, battery operated Christmas tree lights or battery operated tea lights, making them super fun. All the little ones have to do is pop the card out, fold and glue the papertoy. The cards have colour and exciting prints on them to complete the paper toy models.

Papertoy Glowbots 46 Glowing Robots You Can Make Yourself

8. Animal Origami for the Enthusiast: Step-by-Step Instructions in Over 900 Diagrams 25 Original Models by John Montroll

Number of Models: 25 Paper Included: NO

On a slightly more challenging level, here are 25 paper animal sculptures designed by renowned origami expert John Montroll. The book features 25 intricately detailed paper folding projects. The results, life-like animals including angelfish, walrus, eagle, turtle, frog, antelope, lobster, tyrannosaurus, more. Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions and hundreds of diagrams guide help you get those 25 exciting projects on the way.

Animal Origami for the Enthusiast

9. Japanese Origami Kit for Kids: 12 Original Origami Projects 12 Models by Michael G. LaFosse

Number of Models: 12 Paper Included: YES (92 colourful folding paper)

Written for children, LaFosse helps them explore some Japanese classics as well as the more advanced modular origami. The book is easy to follow and simple enough to get kids started. Outputs include Japanese good luck boxes, lotus blossoms, koi fish, cranes and more. Pick from beginners to intermediate skill levels and use the included origami paper to finish your project. These papers are double sided and come in a dozen different patterns and colours.

Japanese Origami Kit for Kids

10. Genuine Japanese Origami, Book 1: 33 Mathematical Models Based Upon (the square root of) 2 by Jun Maekawa

Number of Models: 33 Paper Included: NO

Follow Jun Maekawa in this first book translated from Japan that looks folding creatures great and small. Using simple geometric and mathematical principles, you can build insects, plants, trees, animals and even mythical creatures like the Chinese Phoenix and Pegasus. Our favourites are the insects and sea creatures. These include dragonfly, floral egg crab, golden beetle, praying mantis, tortoise, swallowtail butterfly, silver toad and fish.

Genuine Japanese Origami 1

11. Genuine Japanese Origami, Book 2: 34 Mathematical Models Based Upon (the square root of) 2 by Jun Maekawa

Number of Models: 34 Paper Included: NO

Book 2 in the series by Jun Maekawa explores cubes, towers, and geometric shapes. Fold practical origami creations that you can use in your everyday life like plate, octagonal wrapper, money gift envelope, trash bin, diagonally opening gift boxes, cube masu box and more. Or, explore the different structures you can build with paper like the standard house, L-shaped house, houses with a different styled roof, tower, and spiral cube. Once you have mastered basic model house building, you will probably want to start your very own paper village. They are truly a blend of art and science.

Genuine Japanese Origami Book 2

12. Japanese Paper Toys Kit: Origami Paper Toys that Walk, Jump, Spin, Tumble and Amaze! by Andrew Dewar

Number of Models: 24 Paper Included: YES (16 pre-cut cardstock characters, forty double sided folding and construction papers in two different sizes)

This book contains 24 different projects, but it goes beyond just origami crafts and folded paper models. They are uniquely designed to be moveable, great as paper toys. Children will love these cuty little paper creations when they wiggle, walk, tumble, shuffle and spin. To assemble (or fold), simply punch out those perforated cards, fold according to the instructions and enjoy hours of fun with your creations. Projects include sumo wrestlers, bobbing bird, jumping frog, ladybug and more.

RELATED: Advanced Origami and Karakuri Kits and Books for Teens and Adults

Japanese Paper Toys Kit Andrew Dewar

BONUS: Dinonano Origami Paper Craft Kits for Kids

Number of Models: over 100 Paper Included: YES (various papers, colouring pens, scissors and box)

Kits include double sided coloured paper, 12 plain origami paper, magic colour pens, scissors and box.

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Star Wars Origami by Karol Kafarski

Number of models: 10

Star Wars Origami by Karol Kafarski

Top 12 Best Origami Kits & Books for Children: Keep your little ones occupied for hours creatively instead of screen time Looking for creative things to do instead of sitting in front of the TV or staring at screens consuming mindless content all the time?

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Ornaments Kids Can Make

Some of my favorite holiday decorations are  ornaments kids can make. Creating art that can be hung on a Christmas tree can be a fun way to spend time together as a family during the holidays.

From filling plastic globes to painting  tin foil ornaments, there are so many ways to create homemade ornaments for kids. We’ve included some of our favorite ideas below, and you can also check out our Homemade Ornaments series on YouTube for even more!

Ornaments Kids Can Make

  Kids will love making these ornaments with just a few supplies from your kitchen cabinet.   “ via  Kids Activities Blog

Colorful pom-poms transform a simple pinecone into a cute ornament for your tree.   “ via The Nerd’s Wife

Super simple and smells amazing!  These dried orange slices are one of the easiest DIY ornaments. –via Red Ted Art

These  yarn embossed ornaments will add lots of color to your tree. “ via Babble Dabble Do

Trace a coloring book page for unique ornaments created by kids!   “ via  Kids Activities Blog

It’s so easy to turn ribbons into beautiful ornaments. “ via Teach Me Mommy

Cover a small toy with glue and clear nail polish for a sparkly addition to the tree.   “ via  Kids Activities Blog

Make ornaments with seashells from your vacation. “ via I Can Teach My Child

Grab some play dough and let kids create a self portrait  as a fun ornament.   “ via  Kids Activities Blog

Practice pattern-making with these candy cane ornaments. “ via From Play Dough to Plato

Make angels out of pipe cleaners and feathers. “ via Powerful Mothering

STEM  Ornaments for Kids

These beautiful icicle ornaments double as a science experiment. “ via Happy Hooligans

Kids can build their own LED ornament with this easy tutorial. “ via Planet Smarty

Trees made from nuts and bolts would be such a unique ornament. “ via Left Brain Craft Brain

Discover chromatography by creating these fun ornaments. “ via Inspiration Laboratories

Erupting ornaments are a fun science experiment. “ via Little Bins for Little Hands

Practice shapes with these simple sewing card ornaments. “ via Mr Printables

Make slime and add it  to ornaments — is it a liquid? Is it a solid? Who knows? “ via Little Bins for Little Hands

Snowman Ornaments

This cute snowman ornament is made out of corks!   “ via  Kids Activities Blog

Make a snowman out of your child’s fingerprint and save it as an ornament!   “ via The Nerd’s Wife

Turn old CDs into snowman faces. “ via Happy Hooligans

Kids can decorate craft sticks to look like snowmen for this adorable ornaments. “ via Happy Hooligans

Make a snowman ornament out of thread spools. “ via Learning and Exploring Through Play

Fans of FROZEN will love this easy Olaf ornament from a coaster. “ via Crafts by Courtney

Use plastic lids to create cute snowman ornaments. “ via Kids Craft Room

Recycled can lids make adorable snowman ornaments! “ via Things to Share and Remember

Loop together washers for these snowman ornaments. “ via How Wee Learn

Use bottle caps to create these snowman ornaments. “ via One Artsy Mama

Ornaments You Can Bake

  You can eat these stained-glass ornaments  straight off the tree!   “ via The Nerd’s Wife

Dried orange slices smell amazing and are beautiful, too. “ via Premeditated Leftovers

Homemade clay ornaments are perfect for saving handprints. “ via Tips From a Typical Mom Blog

Cinnamon ornaments will last for years — spray with water to refresh their scent. “ via Completely Delicious

Melt peppermint candies inside cookie cutters. “ via Hello Homebody

Add dried flowers to baked ornaments for a natural look. “ via Twig and Toadstool

Bake perler beads in cookie cutters for fun and colorful ornaments. “ via Meet the Dubiens

Santa Ornaments

Count down the days until Santa visits with this cute chalkboard ornament.   “ via Three Different Directions

Turn your child’s handprint into a  Santa ornament. “ via Messy Little Monster

Make Santa Hat ornaments from craft sticks and cotton balls. “ via Buggy and Buddy

Decorate wood slices for cute Santa ornaments. “ via The Eyes of a Boy

A paintbrush can be turned into a Santa ornament with just a few supplies. “ via Glittering Muffins

This Santa ornament is made out of a paper star. CUTE! “ via Buggy and Buddy

Make a Santa ornament from a lightbulb! “ via Mama Papa Bubba

These Santa hats just might be the easiest ornaments ever. “ via Creative Family Fun

Globe Ornaments

You just need three supplies to make gorgeous glitter ornaments that don’t leave a mess.   “ via The Nerd’s Wife

Make your house smell AH-MAZING with a DIY oil-diffusing ornament.   “ via  Kids Activities Blog

Fill globe ornaments with just about anything for a one-minute craft. “ via No Time For Flash Cards

This “I Spy” ornament  doubles as a fun way to keep kids busy during the holidays. “ via Busy Kids Happy Mom

Turn your child’s baby things into a beautiful ornament you’ll cherish for years. “ via Fireflies and Mud Pies

Paint thumbprints onto ornaments to create reindeer. “ via Little Bit Funky

Character Ornaments

Everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, is so cute made from pom poms. “ via Kids Activities Blog

You won’t believe how easy these  Minecraft Creeper ornaments are. via Totally the Bomb

Make Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle ornaments from toilet paper rolls. “ via Happy Hooligans

Little ones can fill plastic ornaments with paper to create Sesame Street characters. “ via Heart of Deborah

Turn your child’s footprint into a minion ornament! “ via I Heart Arts N Crafts

Gorgeous Frozen-inspired ornaments are really simple. “ via Undercover Tourist

Make a Baymax ornament by painting a white ornament. “ via Mom Endeavors

Create Darth Vader and Storm Trooper ornaments from craft sticks. “ via Vicky Barone

Salt Dough Ornaments

These marbled rainbow salt dough ornaments are beautiful. “ via Two Daloo

Twist salt dough to create candy canes you can hang on the tree. “ via Fun at Home With Kids

Make fun salt dough ornaments that glow in the dark! “ via Growing a Jeweled Rose

Gingerbread clay is a fun twist on traditional salt dough ornaments. “  via The Imagination Tree

Turn a footprint into an Olaf ornament with this salt dough craft. “ via I Heart Arts and Crafts

Make a Christmas Tree out of your child’s handprint in salt dough. “ via The Imagination Tree

Sparkly beaded salt dough ornaments would be so pretty with the tree lights behind it. “ via The Artful Parent

Spell out season’s greetings with Christmas salt dough letters. “ via Nurture Store

Toddler painted salt dough ornaments are beautiful art. “ via Alisa Burke

Recycled Ornaments

Make a Christmas tree out of corks.   “ via  Kids Activities Blog

You won’t believe what these penguin ornaments are made out of! “ via The Nerd’s Wife

Use noodles to make beautiful angel ornaments. “ via Your Modern Family

An old puzzle  becomes  beautiful snowflakes. “ via Play Dough and Popsicles

When kids button ornaments on this cute Christmas tree, they’re practicing fine motor skills. “ via Buggy and Buddy

Turn all those holiday cards into ornaments that you’ll keep for years to come. “ via The Chaos and The Clutter

Make a paper mache tree ornament from old newspaper. “ via Buggy and Buddy

Paint dried pasta for beautiful and interesting ornaments. “ via Cutting Tiny Bits

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