Here is my abridged, origami version of “The Day The Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers. This is one of my all-time favorite picture books, so I thought it was deserving of its own animated video. ๐ This is also my first-ever origami rendition of a children’s book. After you’re done watching the…
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make paper lanterns from Chinese New Year red envelopes (or: Hong Pao, Lai See, Ang Pau, ็ด ๅ ; there are so many ways to say it). ๐ Use regular paper cut to size to create paper lanterns appropriate all year round, especially since summer is rolling along. Tape…
This tutorial will teach you how to make crayons! This paper craft is perfect for kids. Pick your child’s favorite crayon color & make this origami crayon with them! Decorate the crayon any way you want; I used a Sharpie marker and, of course, crayons. ๐ Origami Crayon Design Copyright (C) 2016 by Jenny W.…
As you guys know, I’ve been trying to step up my home decor game recently. My friend is extremely good at interior design so they’ve been helping me out. They’ve shown me sites like www.neonfilter.com, explained color schemes that work well, and showed me ways to add a personal touch to it. One of the…
At last! The long awaited Origami Angry Birds series. I’ve been wanting to design simple Origami Angry Birds for the longest time, and finally got along to doing it. Yay! This is a 3-part series, each with a separate tutorial: Red, Chuck, and Minion Pig. I hope you enjoy themย and will make all of them.…
This tutorial will show you how to make a Plastic Spoon Rose! Make a dozen plastic spoon roses for a gorgeous bouquet that won’t wither. ๐ It’s the perfect plastic spoon hack and would make a great homemade gift for any day. Special thanks to Good Housekeeping for the collaboration! Head on over to their…
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make an Origami Unicorn Bookmark! This DIY paper corner bookmark is so cute and practical for children and adults alike, and was a part of a collaboration that I did with Maggy Woodley from Red Ted Art, a fellow NextUpper (YouTube Space London) and friend. She’s awesome!…
Origami Tree has been awarded the YouTube NextUp Award! Thank you everyone so much for your support. I had such a great time at YouTube Space NY for the program. Here are some behind-the-scenes footage from the event.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create this paper craft, which is an ornament made out of paper straws. You can also use regular plastic drinking straws to make this ornament, too. It’s an easy, quick, DIY party decoration that makes a fun home decor, as well. I used 15 standard sized drinking…
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to fold Origami Finger Claws! To fold these paper claws is pretty easy. You can decorate them however you want, too. I used ten sheets of 8.5″ x 11″ paper to make one origami paper claw for each finger. This is a fun, simple, and easy paper craft…