Simple Origami Dreidel Craft For Chanukah

Once again pulling this out of the archives as a great craft that you can start now in order to be ready for Chanukah! Think about making these dreidels in a bunch of sizes too!

Origami dreidels are simple to make and can be used in so many fun ways, for example for Chanukah garlands, Chanukah place cards, Chanukah greeting cards, Chanukah cake/doughnut toppers, and even as Chanukah gift tags! So get started today making origami dreidels in a range of colors/patterns and sizes to fill your home with holiday cheer! I have altered the traditional dreidel instructions to make an origami dreidel that I think is a bit more pleasing to the eye, and I’ve indicated that extra step in the instructions that I’ve compiled. While you can of course choose to make solid colored dreidels, they look just so much cuter with the simple addition of a little cut paper star or cut out of some kind, take my word for it! While I had not planned on origami for Chanukah, it just sort of happened, and now I’m going to town with origami, this week, so stay tuned for that, and make sure to have some light weight colored paper on hand, either origami paper or wrapping paper, because you are going to need it! Okay, lets get started!

This is what the back of the dreidel looks like. If you do a super neat job and then also glue down the folds this could hang as a mobile piece where both sides are seen, but that will be difficult for most folks to achieve, so think of this as a one-sided dreidel, namely to be seen from one side.

 

Here are the instructions, the last step on the top row, far right is a bit difficult to explain, so consult my photo above the instructions to see what the results should look like, I had to figure this one out, and I almost gave up, but don’t! Plus you have the benefit of my photo of the back side, which I did not find when I searched for instructions, so lucky you!

These dreidels are simple to make and add a festive touch, where ever you decide to use them. I will be using them in a wall hanging for starters, so stay tuned!