Try folding some of these original designs-- I'd appreciate any feedback on whether the instructions could be clearer or if they work fine. Also, as a side note, if you enjoy origami or just folding things in general, you are definitely missing out if you haven't yet seen David Brill or Robert Lang's origami. Amazing stuff.
SQUIRREL
COW
SNAIL
PIG
JACK IN THE BOX
This one works best with metallic or thicker paper.
CROCODILE
Harmless and cute.
ELEPHANT
This one also works best with metallic or thick paper; it will retain the folds more.
DOG
RUSSIAN DWARF HAMSTER
Why Russian Dwarf specifically? It's because our family had Russian Dwarf hamsters as pets at the time that I came up with this one. And they're just really cute.
PEACOCK
HORSE AND RIDER (one sheet of paper)
GOOSE