What age is this origami Shortcake for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “ショートケーキ”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami ShortcakeショートケーキShortcake

A piece of shortcake with white cream on a white plate. Draw a strawberry on top and use it for a birthday card.

4 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

上のふちを、少しだけ下へ折る（クリーム）
Fold the top edge down a little. This is the cream.
下のふちを、まん中より少し上まで折り上げる
Fold the bottom edge up to a little above the middle.
折った所を、下へ少し折りもどす（おさら）
Fold the flap back down, leaving a white strip at the bottom. This is the plate.
左右のはしを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right sides behind.
できあがり！ケーキのできあがり！上にいちご、まん中にクリームといちごのだんめんをかいてみよう。
Finished! Your cake is finished! Draw a strawberry on top, and cream and strawberry slices in the middle.

Origami English in this model

edge辺（ふち）
flapフラップ（動かせる一枚）
cakeケーキ
creamクリーム
plateおさら
birthdayたんじょう日

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Shortcake for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “ショートケーキ”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.