This tutorial will show you how to make pretty paper ornaments for this Christmas season! These balls made of paper are easy to create and would make a great ornament for your Christmas tree. You can use it as Christmas decoration, as well, if you choose not to include a string. More Crafting Fun! Polish…
I’ve been wanting to make a tutorial of this Origami Diamond ornament for a while now (or “kirigami,” whichever term you prefer). I love this model. It’s so simple, yet so beautiful and elegant. Hang these from a string all around your home for a do-it-yourself home decor – or just scatter them throughout the room…
I’ve always been extremely fond of Sonobe units. They were my first exposure to modular origami as a child, and I’ve been making them ever since. I love models created with these units because they’re sturdy without the use of glue. I used to make them, toss them up in the air, hit them against walls, and…
You know that excitement you get when you find a model you absolutely HAVE to share? Maybe you do, or maybe you don’t, but I certainly felt that way when I saw Carolos Bocanegra’s “New Rosebud Petal” and “Calyx.” It’s pretty simple, and the results are heart-warming. Doesn’t it make you want to garden right…
Learn to make cute little, braided paper balls with this tutorial. They’re super easy and quick. String them with some thread to make a fabulous garland / room decor – or even a fanciful DIY necklace or bracelet! Scatter them on table tops. Juggle them. Or give it to your cat, s/he will LOVE it!…
I love the look of this origami model. It’s extremely versatile, too. Place flowers into each “hole/opening” and secure with glue for impressive results! Assembly instructions too fast? Real-time assembly instructions are available below! Also check out the Electra-60 (which uses 60 units instead of 30). It also spins! And yes, that’s me, being a complete dork.…
Electra Design: David Mitchell I love, love, LOVE this model. It’s so versatile. Put flowers into each “hole/opening” for a stunning kusudama (like in the photo below). 😉 Also check out Electra-30 (good option if you don’t feel like folding 60 units) HERE. Is the assembly section too fast? REAL-TIME assembly instructions are also available…
In this video, I will show you how to turn the traditional origami lily into a ball! It’s stunning, and easier than it looks! NOTE: I created 24 units (with 48 sheets of paper), but feel free to make less. I personally like the “over-crowded, dense, organized-chaos look,” but some of you may like the…
Here’s a wonderful little orb for decoration. Reminds me of an Easter egg, so I’ll file this under “Easter crafts.” 🙂 HINT: In this video, I made 8 arches, but you can opt to cut more if you want your orb to stretch lower to the ground, and to be more elongated, in general. It’ll…
One of the coolest looking kusudamas / origami balls I’ve seen in a while! This took me forever to complete, but well worth it! It also happens to be one of my favorite models of ALL TIME! Makes a great Christmas ornament too. 😉 Design: Tomoko Fuse