If you're looking to get a little more zen, then this adorable Origami fox is the perfect craft for you. With just a square of paper and a few marker pens, you'll start to see all of life's stresses and strains fade away as you practice the traditional Japanese art of paper folding.
So whether you're a newbie or a seasoned folder, this Origami Fox bookmark is the perfect craft for you to start out the year.
You will need:
1. Start with a square of paper; ours measured 9.5cm square, but yours can be any size you like (we’d recommend not going any larger than 15cm square). Fold in half diagonally. Unfold.
2. Fold it in half diagonally the other way.
3. Unfold, then fold one corner to the centre cross-section.
4. Fold this new edge over along the halfway crease created earlier to make a triangle.
5. Take one of the bottom points and fold it up to meet the centre-top point of the triangle.
6. Repeat with the other bottom point, you should now have a diamond shape. These folds will become the fox's ears.
7. Take the top section of one of the points folded in step 5 or 6 and fold it down and outwards at an angle from the centre.
8. Repeat with the other point, mirroring the previous fold.
9. Carefully lift one of the pockets created in steps 7 and 8, and fold one ear back and into the pocket so the point of the ear swings upwards.
10. Repeat with the other ear, making sure to crease firmly. The base of the bookmark is now complete!
11. Using a paint marker, add white stripes as pictured below.
12. Once dry, use a black paint marker to add the fox's eyes and nose.
13. Once the paint has completely dried, your bookmark is ready to use! Insert your desired book page into the corner pocket. Why not try using different colours and ear shapes to create all sorts of cute creatures!
So there you have it; in just thirteen simple steps, you can create a cute little bookmark for yourself or a friend. And while you're doing that you get all the benefits from this zen-like mindful craft.
If you're looking for easy crafts that you can do at home, then check out our beginners guide to scrapbooking, easy spring crafts for kids or how to make a wreath for your door.
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