There's a reason plum blossoms are such a beloved motif — they're the first whisper of spring, blooming even while the cold still lingers. This little origami version is a short, sweet fold that turns a single square into a tidy five-petal flower in under ten steps. It's the perfect quick craft when you want something pretty without a big time commitment, and because each one takes just a minute or two, you can easily make a whole branchful to scatter across cards, garlands, or a windowsill.

Here's a quick origami plum blossom — a simple, picture-led flower you can fold in just nine short steps.

STEP 1. Fold it in half.

STEP 2. Fold it in half.

STEP 3. Open and fold as shown in the picture.

STEP 4. Fold the back side in the same way.

STEP 5. Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 6. Fold the back side in the same way.

STEP 7. Cut with scissors.

STEP 8. Fold it down at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 9. Open and fold as shown in the picture.

Complete! Your plum blossom is finished.