Craft an origami kitty

What can we use if we don't have a square sheet of paper or origami paper?

Fold a standard rectangular sheet's bottom corner up to the opposite edge, cut or tear off the extra strip along the crease to make a square, then place it "with one corner pointing toward you like a diamond" and continue from step 2.

My ears look uneven or I accidentally folded both layers—how can I fix that?

Open the model back to the triangle, make sure the long straight edge is facing you, then refold only the top layer for the right ear and then the left ear up toward the top point, aligning creases and pressing firmly so the ears match.

How can I adapt this origami kitty for different ages?

For toddlers and preschoolers, pre-fold through the diagonal triangle (step 2) and let them fold the ears (steps 4–5) and decorate (steps 11–13), while older kids can make the chin smaller (step 6), shape ear tips (steps 7–8), or add detailed fur patterns before sharing on DIY.org.

What are simple ways to make my finished origami kitty more creative or functional?

After completing the folds and drawing the face (steps 11–12), glue a paper tail or a popsicle stick to the back, use thread or thin paper for whiskers instead of marker, and add stickers or stripes and your name (step 13) to make a puppet, bookmark, or personalized keepsake to photograph for DIY.org.