Learn how to fold an adorable origami mushroom with our easy step-by-step tutorial. Perfect for fall crafts, beginners, and kids ages 7+!
Hello Craftaholics,
Autumn is here, and it’s time to get crafty.
But fall crafts usually mean glitter everywhere. Paint on the carpet. Glue strings on every surface. An hour of crafting equals an hour of cleanup.
Not these mushrooms. Paper and scissors. Maybe a glue stick. That’s it.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create charming paper mushrooms that are perfect for journaling, scrapbooking, gift toppers, or woodland-themed decorations. This beginner-friendly origami project uses just one square sheet of paper and creates zero mess to clean up. Plus, we’ve included a complete video tutorial so you can craft along with us.
Perfect for kitchen table crafting, activities without the cleanup dread, making seasonal decorations, embellishing autumn projects, or having fun without the mess stress.
Difficulty Level: Beginner-friendly
Cost: Under $1 (using supplies you likely have)
Time: 15-20 minutes per mushroom
Ages: 7+ years independently, 5-6 years with adult supervision for cutting
How to Fold an Origami Mushroom
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Things You’ll Need
Materials
- Square craft paper in mushroom colors (5″ x 5″ recommended – larger papers are easier for beginners to manage, smaller papers create delicate miniatures for detailed projects) + (alternative: use patterned scrapbook paper for decorative mushrooms)
- White craft paper for accents (standard printer paper works perfectly – the slight stiffness helps dots and stems hold their shape better than tissue paper) + (alternative: cream or off-white paper for a more natural woodland look)
- Craft glue (white school glue or glue stick, both work – liquid glue provides stronger hold for detailed work, glue sticks are cleaner for kids)
Pro Tip: Choose autumn colors like red, orange, rust, or brown for classic fall mushrooms, or go whimsical with pastels and brights for fairy garden themes!
Tools
- Scissors
- Ruler (optional)
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