1.
Starting with the leaf-colored side up, fold
the paper into a
square
base.
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![origami-strawberry-01.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/xorigami-strawberry-01.jpg.pagespeed.ic.Uj7gNAOu3m.jpg)
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2.
You are going to
squash-fold each of the four flaps.
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![origami-strawberry-02.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/xorigami-strawberry-02.jpg.pagespeed.ic.Zw2T-SiHy7.jpg)
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3.
As you squash each flap, be sure
to line up the crease as indicated by the dashed line.
Move your finger or
creasing tool in the direction of the arrow.
I find a light brushing motion works well.
A chopstick is handy for opening up the tip.
![origami-strawberry-02a.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/xorigami-strawberry-02a.jpg.pagespeed.ic.sY7vs9w_Zl.jpg)
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![origami-ornament-03.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/xorigami-strawberry-03.jpg.pagespeed.ic.ucDwHKfSwG.jpg)
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4.
When all four flaps are
squashed, you have a kite shape.
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![origami-strawberry-04.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/xorigami-strawberry-04.jpg.pagespeed.ic.ai78niOlDb.jpg)
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5. Turn the flaps like pages in a book
until you have a solid-colored "kite" with four flaps on each side.
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![origami-strawberry-05.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/xorigami-strawberry-05.jpg.pagespeed.ic.3lf1QvqX1m.jpg)
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6.
Fold the two upper edges to the
center line.
Repeat on all four solid-colored "kites," page-turning as necessary.
Result:
![origami-strawberry-06a.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/xorigami-strawberry-06a.jpg.pagespeed.ic.JgcF8rbjh5.jpg)
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![origami-strawberry-06.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/xorigami-strawberry-06.jpg.pagespeed.ic.30E2KxjzCg.jpg)
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7.
Fold the four leaves down.
Result:![origami-strawberry-07a.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-strawberry-07a.jpg)
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![v](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/origami-strawberry-07.jpg)
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8.
Like before, page-fold to a
solid shape with four flaps on each side.
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![origami-strawberry-08.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/xorigami-strawberry-08.jpg.pagespeed.ic.2WOiq6cG2m.jpg)
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9.
Fold the two upper edges to the
center line, creasing well.
I use my favorite creasing tool at this point. Read more about it
on the tips
page.
Repeat on all four sides.
Result:![origami-strawberry-09a.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/xorigami-strawberry-09a.jpg.pagespeed.ic.Fphu7Tp5eL.jpg)
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![origami-strawberry-09.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/xorigami-strawberry-09.jpg.pagespeed.ic.DXkcE3y6TS.jpg)
![origami-strawberry-09b.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/xorigami-strawberry-09b.jpg.pagespeed.ic.PoW6k8d7u5.jpg)
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10. Lift out the four leaves.
Now for the fun!
Gently inflate your origami strawberry by blowing in the hole.
Tip: To
flatten the tip like a real strawberry, gently press the tip against the table as
you blow.
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![origami-strawberry-10.jpg](http://www.all-about-origami.com/image-files/xorigami-strawberry-10.jpg.pagespeed.ic.hM5p-pacVe.jpg)
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