As the first flower to bloom after the winter frost, the daffodil has become known as the international symbol of hope for people with cancer. Folding these beautiful origami daffodils is a perfect activity to connect to the hopeful message of Cancer Council's Daffodil Day and share with others.
Step-by-step guide
Follow the nine steps below to create your own origami daffodils. Download the 'How to Guide' here.
Watch the video tutorial
Learn how to make your own origami daffodil with this easy-to-follow video.
You will need
6 square sheets of yellow paper
1 glue stick
Step 1
Fold the square diagonally in half to form a triangle.
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Step 2
Rotate the paper, so that you have the long side of the triangle sitting horizontally on the table. Fold the left hand corner of the triangle up to meet the centre.
Step 3
Repeat with the other side to create a diamond.
Step 4
Now fold each flap back from the bottom point of the diamond and press along the fold line.
Step 5
Open up each of these new flaps and flatten them out, they will now look like a kite shape.
Step 6
Fold the top pointy flap of each kite shape down to line up with the diagonal edge of the main triangle behind.
Step 7
Fold each side flap in half towards the centre to meet it's other edge.
Step 8
Put glue on one side. Curl one side inwards to meet the other side and glue together where they meet.
Step 9
Make five more petals and glue them all together along their side edges to create your origami daffodil.
Get involved
There are so many ways to honour the cancer journeys of yourself and loved ones this Daffodil Day, whether it's making origami daffodils or buying a fresh bunch, donating to cancer research and support services, taking a cold dip or simply letting someone know you're thinking of them.
Get involved in Daffodil Day
For all that cancer takes, give hope this Daffodil Day