30 Gift Ideas for People Who Love Origami
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If you know someone that likes origami, then we have something that will be really useful for you! We have put together a list of gift ideas which means that if you are buying them something, then you will be able to get some ideas, as it is not always easy to know what sorts of things to buy them. We have a big range of things at different prices and so we hope it means that we will have a gift to inspire everyone. An ideal gift for someone that enjoys and loves origami and folding paper into interesting shapes.
30 Presents for Origami Fans
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This is a colourful origami kit for kids. It has enough paper and instructions for 54 different projects which are possible for beginners to do. There are 108 different papers included which have different patterns and colours on – 2 of each. It means that the things that they make are bright and colourful and they can easily recognise what they are which makes it all the more fun! It comes in a box so it is easy to wrap up as a gift.
This is an origami craft kit which has 144 high quality origami paper sheets as well as a book which has instructions for 17 projects. The sheets are printed with lovely designs to bring the projects to life and the instructions are simple, so that it can be used for beginners. The papers have lovely Japanese designs such as those from kimonos and other traditional arts, so the finished projects look really beautiful.
This is an Origami animals super pack. It has instructions and papers so that you can make all sorts of birds and animals. It has a 32 page instruction booklet and 232 sheets of paper so you can make the items lots of times. It can be a great gift for anyone that loves origami or wants to learn it and it can be fun and interesting for any animal lover as well.
This is a pack to make a set or origami lights. The idea is that you make pretty light shades for the string of fairy lights. There are all sorts of different pretty paper designs to make such as: a strawberry, heart and flowers. There are ten lights and so paper and instructions to make ten shades for the lights using the pretty pastel papers that are supplied which will make any room look pretty.
This is a set of origami zoo animals. There is beautiful patterned paper with animal prints on, so that you can make the animals to look as real as possible. It is suitable for children aged five years and over with a selection of animals included such as a cheetah, tiger, elephant, giraffe and butterflies and it even has a backdrop, so you can use them to make a scene.
This is a book of Harry Potter origami. It is a great gift for anyone that loves Harry Potter, origami or both! The items you can make include Hogwarts, the golden snitch and an owl as well as the sorting hat and a howler. There are 15 items in total that you can make and they will all be items that will then be able to be treasured or kept together with other Harry Potter collectibles.
This is a set of 60 sheets of origami paper. They are 15cm x 15cm and there are two really pretty designs to choose from either chic plant (which has lots of green leafy designs) or lazy (which has a lot of sloths, a toucan and jungle designs). There are 30 different designs which means that there are 2 of each pattern and they all have white backs. They are made from Clairefontaine 70gsm paper.
This is a notebook with an origami theme. The black cover has a picture of a pretty purple swan made using origami and it says in white ‘just a girl who loves origami’. The pad is 6 x 9 inches in size and it has 120 pages, which are white and blank apart from lines to write on. The cover is paperback and has a matte finish so it is smooth to touch.
This is a game by Lagoon called Blokey Nano Origami. It is a kit which teaches you to make 20 paper models. They are all blokey things such as a can of beer, shirt, boat, plane or tie. There are 100 sheets of paper included as well as a folding tool and full instructions on how to make everything. It is a budget price so it could make a fun little gift or Secret Santa present.
This is a face mask which has an origami print on it. It has a purple background with origami birds in different colours on it. It is 20 x 15cm in size so should fit most adults. It is made from 100% polyester and has adjustable ear loops which means that you can make sure it fits well. It also has a nose clip so that it stops glasses steaming up so much.
This is a paperback book called ‘Advanced Origami : An Artist’s Guide to Folding Techniques and Paper’. It includes a DVD with video lessons and is by Michael LaFosse and Richard Alexander. It teaches you how to make all sorts of models including hummingbirds, koi fish, butterfly, frogs, bats, a panther mask and sea turtle. There is also information on paper selection and techniques and there are 15 projects all with coloured photographs.
This is a necklace with a pendant which is in an origami style. It is of a Corgi and comes in a choice of gold, rose gold or silver colouring which measures 1.5 x 2 and the chain is 17 inches. The pendant is very small and cute and shows up well when worn over dark clothing. It comes with two chains which attach to the head and tail of the dog and fix together using a lobster clasp.
This is a rabbit brooch which has an origami style. This is because it is split into triangles and each is a different colour, so it has a mosaic pattern which looks rather like brightly coloured origami. It is enamel and measures 3.7cm. It has a gold coloured pin on the back which matches the gold detailing on the front and back and it can therefore easily be put on a bag or clothing.
This is a dinosaur origami nightlight, as a triceratops and it is made from resin, but the style makes it look like it could have been folded from paper in an origami style. It is an LED light and emits a clear white light. It is mains powered so no worries about having to remember to charge it up and has a simple on off switch on the power cord.
This is a wallet with a picture of an origami shark on it. The wallet is black with a white design and is a bi-fold style. Inside there are various slots for cards and notes. It measures 12 x 9.8cm and is made from a soft leather like material, but is not leather so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It would make a useful and fun gift for any man that likes origami.
This is a pair of cuff links with an origami elephant design and an easy twist mechanism. Each of them has a cream background with a white elephant design. They are made by Ashton and Finch and come in a branded presentation box. This means that they are easy to wrap up and look great when given to someone as a gift. Great for an origami fan that wears dress shirts.
This is a BBC Doctor Who Origami book by Mark Bolitho. It has easy instructions to make a selection of different models including The Doctor, The Tardis, weeping angel, a bow tie, stick of celery, K-9 and many others. There are 30 different ones to try and contain 60 printed sheets of paper to use to make them. A great gift idea for a Doctor Who fan that enjoys origami.
This is a 925 sterling silver necklace with an origami crane pendant on it. It is stamped with 925 and measures 0.74 x 0.55 inches and has a snake chain which is 18 inches long with a spring ring clasp. It comes in a pretty black velvet pouch, which means that it is all ready to give away as a gift without even any need to gift wrap it as it is ready to give.
This is a book called ‘200 Paper Planes to Fold and Fly’ and is by Usbourne. It is a bumper pad with printed sheets each of which is a patterned paper plane. The cover folds out to give the instructions on how to make the different planes so it is really easy to have a go. The whole family could take part and have competitions to see whose flies the best!
This is a ladies short sleeved and fitted t-shirt with a neat and simple origami crane design. It comes in a selection of different colours such as green, red, pink, green, blue, orange and purple, so you can choose the one that will look the best. It also comes in a selection of sizes from small to XXL. It is made from 100% combed ring spun cotton, which means that it is really soft and cosy.
This is a white 11oz ceramic mug which will not fade. On it, it says ‘origami’ and in a square there are pictures of lots of origami items such as hearts, butterflies and birds. It can be used for hot or cold drinks. A mug makes a useful and thoughtful gift so it can be a really great gift idea for an origami fan as they will find it useful too.
This is a pair of cute pins which have a paper boat design. Each one is white as it has been enamelled with an origami boat which has ‘SS Georgie’ on it. They are made from a zinc alloy. They are 3cm x 2cm in size and they have a lovely simple design, which will look good on any lapel, hat, bag or other outfit. A cute idea for boat or origami fans.
This is a short sleeved t-shirt which comes in black or brown. On it, in coloured writing, it says ‘eat sleep origami repeat’. It is available in sizes suitable for children aged 2 – 12 years old and for men or women in sizes Small – 2XL. It is made from a cotton and polyester mix which means that it is soft to wear and comfortable but also holds it shape well. It can also go in the washing machine.
This is a cushion cover which has a design with origami cranes on it. It has a blue background with a large orange crane in the middle and some smaller ones as well. It has the print on one side and comes without a pillow insert, so that the recipient can choose what they want to put inside it. It measures 45cm x 45cm so will fit most standard cushions.
This is a kid’s sweatshirt which is available in many colours and comes in sizes to fit children ranging from 3-4 years to 12-13 years. On the front it has a white design with a hen and a unicorn made with origami paper and a stick man between them. It is made from 50% cotton and 50% polyester which means that it keeps its shape well, but also feels comfortable and cosy to wear.
This is a bracelet with an origami theme. It is a chain bracelet bangle which is 2.5 cm wide and 17.5 – 11.5cm in length. It has a pendant on the front of it which is a circular shape and a white background. It has an orange origami crane design on it and the word ‘love’ underneath in a silver coloured pendant. It is made from brown leather with a metal clasp.
This is a set of origami gift cards. It has 36 folding sheets in 12 different patterns. There are step by step instructions in a book to make over 20 hand folded note cards with envelopes. You can make things like a twist note, chopsticks wrapper, flapping wings envelope, flag note, diamante card, calling card holder, parallel-o-gram, sail boat envelope and many more, so that you can make lovely cards to give away.
This is a notebook with a black matte cover. On the cover in white writing it says ’Origami is my superpower’ and has a picture of some paper planes on it. It is a useful notebook which has white pages with lines on that can be used for all sorts of things. They could use it to note down origami designs or alternatively as a journal, diary, general notebook or for making lists.
This is a men’s ring which is made of shiny stainless steel. The front of the ring is square and has a origami crane design on it. It is hypoallergenic and will not fade, scratch or rust. It is a good price as well so can be given as a fun gift, for fancy dress, a party, Halloween or any other occasion. Comes in a jewellery pouch so ready to gift.
This is a water bottle which has an origami flower design on it. The bottle is mainly white and the design is black and red and yellow. It has two lids one with a hook so you can use a carabiner to attach it to a bag or belt and the other is a sports cap. It is 600ml and is made of aluminium and the image is printed on both sides.
