How to Make an Origami Awareness Ribbon

Origami awareness ribbons are an excellent paper folding project for beginning crafters. This ribbon is easy enough for a child to make with minimal adult assistance.

To make your origami awareness ribbon, you will need to cut origami paper or colored construction paper to measure 2.61 inches (6.63 centimeters) by 6.14 inches (15.60 centimeters). This is the size of a dollar bill.

If you're using origami paper that is only colored on one side, start with the white side of your paper face up. Fold your paper in half and then unfold it again.

Fold the top and bottom edges in to meet the middle crease.

Fold each of the four corners upward to make small triangles.

Fold the paper strip in half to create a trapezoid shape. 

Tip: Make sure all your folds are as neat as possible; this will make your result a lot neater!

Fold the left side of the strip down behind the rest of the paper. Aim for an approximately 40-degree angle.

Fold the right side in front of the rest of the paper strip to form the awareness ribbon shape. You may need to go back and adjust the first diagonal fold you made to get a better shape.

Tuck the right tail of the ribbon behind the left ribbon tail to keep the design in place. If desired, add a self-adhesive pin back to the ribbon so you can wear it or add a strip of magnetic tape to the back so you can hang it on your refrigerator.

If you wish, this origami awareness ribbon can also be folded from paper currency. Money origami awareness ribbons are a creative way to give a donation to an organization that is close to your heart.