There is something quietly charming about an origami frog. It is one of those models people remember folding as children — a few careful creases and suddenly a flat square of paper sits up with a face and four little legs. This version keeps things wonderfully simple: eleven short steps, mostly straight folds and two turn-overs, with a photo for every single move. You do not need special paper or prior experience; any square sheet works, and the result is a tidy little frog that looks surprisingly alive. Give it a go, and you will have a tiny green companion ready in just a few minutes.

STEP 1

Fold the paper in half.

STEP 2

Fold it up at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 3

Turn it over.

STEP 4

Fold it in half to make a crease.

STEP 5

Fold it as shown in the picture.

STEP 6

Fold it backward at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 7

Turn it over.

STEP 8

Fold it down at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 9

Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 10

Turn it over — it should now be in the position shown in the photo.

STEP 11

Turn it over.

Completion!

Your origami frog is complete.