Few animals are as instantly recognizable — or as gloriously sleepy-looking — as the koala, and this little folded version captures that charm in just nine simple steps. With its round head, oversized ears, and that famously unfazed expression, a paper koala makes a delightful desk companion or a sweet handmade gift.

Even if you're new to origami, you'll get along just fine here: most steps simply ask you to fold along the lines shown in the photos. By the end, all that's left is to draw on a face and bring your koala to life.

STEP 1

Fold the paper in half and crease it well, then unfold.

STEP 2

Fold it in half.

STEP 3

Fold down along the line shown in the photo.

STEP 4

Fold up along the line shown in the photo.

STEP 5

Fold down along the line shown in the photo.

STEP 6

Fold down along the line shown in the photo.

STEP 7

Turn the model over.

STEP 8

Fold up along the line shown in the photo.

STEP 9

Fold back along the line shown in the photo.

All done!

Once you draw on a face, your koala is finished.