How to make a origami japanese cherry blossom tray

Make a Origami Japanese Cherry Blossom Tray

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First, fold in half

First, fold in half

Then, fold one side so it lines up with the crease.

Then, fold one side so it lines up with the crease.

Do the same with the other side.

Do the same with the other side.

Fold the top down as far as it will go.

Fold the top down as far as it will go.

Open all the folds.

Open all the folds.

Fold the top back down

Fold the top back down

Fold the short side so it lines up with the crease.

Fold the short side so it lines up with the crease.

Do the same on the other side.

Do the same on the other side.

Fold the paper in half backwards.

Fold the paper in half backwards.

Open up the top flap.

Open up the top flap.

Fold up the bottom triangle.

Fold up the bottom triangle.

An tuck it into the flap.

An tuck it into the flap.

Now, fold back what you unfolded before.

Now, fold back what you unfolded before.

Fold the top point down.

Fold the top point down.

Flip it over, and open it up.

Flip it over, and open it up.

Flatten the triangular side.

Flatten the triangular side.

Now flatten the pointed piece, be careful not to tear the paper.

Now flatten the pointed piece, be careful not to tear the paper.

Now open it up.

Now open it up.

Pinch the opposite side to make the end fold in.

Pinch the opposite side to make the end fold in.

Make 4 more, then put glue on the whole slanted side and hold it together with the one next to it to glue them together.

Make 4 more, then put glue on the whole slanted side and hold it together with the one next to it to glue them together.

I also made a smaller one out of 3" by 3" squares of paper, however, that was VERY difficult because I used thicker paper, so I highly recommend practicing with the bigger ones first. Enjoy!

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