What age is this origami Tulip Stem & Leaf for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 5 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 “チューリップ（くき・葉）”. 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 Tulip Stem & Leafチューリップ（くき・葉）Tulip Stem & Leaf

The stem and leaf of a tulip. Put it together with the tulip flower.

★Tulip Flower (First Fold)

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

How to fold

白い面を上にして、たて半分に折って折りすじをつける
Start with the white side up. Fold in half from side to side and unfold to make a crease.
上のふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the upper edges to the center line.
下のふちも、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the lower edges to the center line, too.
上のふちを、もう一度まん中に合わせて折る
Fold the upper edges to the center line again.
くきが細くなります。
まん中の線で、半分にうしろへ折る
Mountain fold in half along the center line.
下の部分を、ななめ上に折って葉にする
Fold the bottom part up at an angle to make the leaf.
いちばん太い所より少し上で、ななめに折ります。
できあがり！くきと葉のできあがり！上に花をさしこんだり、のりではったりしてね。
Finished! The stem and leaf are finished! Attach the tulip flower on top with glue or tape.

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❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Tulip Stem & Leaf for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 5 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 “チューリップ（くき・葉）”. 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.