There's something irresistible about a paper penguin—round, tidy, and just a little bit comical. What's even better is that this fold gives you more than one: a single square of paper turns into a pair of little penguins, so you finish with a tiny colony instead of a lonely singleton.

The steps are short and photographically clear, with no intimidating techniques—just clean folds that build up into a recognizable, self-standing bird. It's a lovely project to fold with kids, to scatter across a winter display, or simply to enjoy on a quiet afternoon. Let's fold a pair.

STEP 1

Make a crease at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 2

Fold it up at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 3

Turn it over.

STEP 4

Fold it up at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 5

Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 6

Turn it over.

STEP 7

Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 8

Open and fold as shown in the picture.

STEP 9

Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 10.

Turn it over.

STEP 11.

Fold it down at the position shown in the photo.

Done!

The penguins are complete.