How to Make an Origami Jumping Frog from an Index Card

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Using a 3" by 5" index card fold the top-right corner of the card diagonally (down and left) until the top of the card meets the left side.

   Unfold the card.
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   Step 2: Fold the top-left corner of the card diagonally (down and right) until the top of the card meets the right side.

   Then unfold the card.
   
   This will result in an X-shape on the upper portion of the card as shown in the figure. , Keep the top portion flat while bending the two sides.
   
   As the top portion of the card folds inward, press it the rest of the way down.
   
   The card should resemble a house (see figure). ,,,,,,,
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   Step 3: Grasp the right and left edges of the card at the midpoint of the triangles and fold the two sides inward.

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   Step 4: Grasp the right corner of the resulting triangle and fold the "wing" upward to the top corner of the triangle.

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   Step 5: Fold the left "wing" upward to the top corner of the triangle as well.

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   Step 6: Fold the right edge of the "house" into the middle so that the right edge meets the vertical center line.

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   Step 7: Fold the left edge of the "house" into the middle so that the left edge meets the vertical center line.

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   Step 8: Fold the bottom of the card up a little bit past the top and then halfway back down again to meet the new fold at the bottom.

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   Step 9: Turn the frog over; it should open up a bit.

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    Step 10: Using the tip of your index finger

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    Step 11: press the back of your frog down slightly and slide it off; the frog will jump.

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