Owls have a way of looking wise and adorable at the same time, which is probably why a paper owl is such a satisfying thing to fold. This short tutorial keeps it simple — nine clear photos that take you from a flat square to a chubby little bird with pointy ears and tucked wings. No fiddly instructions to decode, just match each picture and crease along. It's a great one to fold with kids or to whip up a whole parliament of owls in different colors for autumn decor. Grab a square and let's make a little owl.

Here's a quick origami owl you can fold in just nine photo steps — a cute little paper bird with pointy ears and tucked wings.

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