After several tries, I finally learned how to fold a paper crane via this tutorial on You Tube. The process looks difficult at first but after a while it becomes relaxing and meditative.  :)

Check out these wonderful paper crane projects and resources. Making one thousandth paper cranes could soon be a breeze!

DIY paper crane cupcake toppers from Omiyage Blogs

Pretty paper crane printable from Penelope and Pip

DIY projects origami paper cranes from iDIY

Printable chiyogami papers from Canon Creative Park