This is a very simple two fold Santa that even the very young can try for Christmas. Perhaps an easy preschool tree-decorating activity!
Steps
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Get a square piece of paper that is red on one side and white on the other. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/37/Make-an-Origami-Santa-%282-Fold-Version%29-Step-1-preview-Version-2.jpg/550px-Make-an-Origami-Santa-%282-Fold-Version%29-Step-1-preview-Version-2.jpg
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Red side down, fold the corner across to the halfway point of the edge. Press down.
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Turn the model over. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4e/Make-an-Origami-Santa-%282-Fold-Version%29-Step-3-preview-Version-2.jpg/550px-Make-an-Origami-Santa-%282-Fold-Version%29-Step-3-preview-Version-2.jpg
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Fold the corner down to the edge. Firm the fold. Turn around as in the introduction image and you will have Santa!
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Finished. http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/bc/Make-an-Origami-Santa-%282-Fold-Version%29-Step-5-preview-Version-2.jpg/550px-Make-an-Origami-Santa-%282-Fold-Version%29-Step-5-preview-Version-2.jpg
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Tips
- Decorate with markers, ribbons, pencils, sequins, cotton wool etc., if wished.
- Attach to a tree with a small piece of ribbon inserted at the top.
Sources and Citations
- Original source of article, VideoJug. Shared with permission and appreciation.