In this Chinese New Year crafts tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a star lantern from Chinese New Year red envelopes (or: Hong Pao, Lai See, Ang Pau, 紅包; there are so many ways to say it). 
If you don’t have red envelopes, you may also cut regular paper to the appropriate size…
In this interactive card tutorial, learn to make a special fold that makes your cards “explode.” The explosion card pops up and expands when you open it. I chose to use “POW!” as my comic book word. What word will you choose? This handmade card is easy and perfect for birthdays, kids, friends, etc. Be sure to…
In this origami tutorial, I’ll provide instructions on how to fold an Origami Wreath (Origami Star Wreath – CORONA), designed by Carlos Bocanegra. You can glue little roses to this wreath. Also feel free to use a little glue to glue the units together. To learn an alternate way to assemble this origami wreath, check…
In this origami tutorial, I’ll provide instructions on how to fold an Origami Wreath (Origami Star Wreath – ESTRELLA), designed by Carlos Bocanegra. You can glue little roses to this wreath. Also feel free to use a little glue to glue the units together. To learn an alternate way to assemble this origami wreath, check…
In this Christmas Crafts tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a DIY Stars in a Jar Glass Bottle / Vial Necklace. This 20″ silver necklace is held together by a lobster clasp, and features a glass jar or vial with origami stars and glitter. The do-it-yourself jewelry makes a wonderful handmade gift idea for…
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…
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to fold a five-pointed 3D Origami Star, a fun paper craft to try with kids. You can alter this origami star by adding more units, up to 10. So, for example, if you wanted to make a 6-pointed star, instead of a 5-pointed star, you would use 6…
Design by Stephan Weber In this video, I’ll be showing you how to fold an origami star (star ornament). They’re great for decorating Christmas trees (string them with a thread/needle), making cards, or just scattered around the room. Cover them with glitter or glow-in-the-dark paint for some glam. This model is special because it…
Learn how to make an Origami 4-Petal Star Flower. It also looks a little like an origami ninja star, if you so choose to call it that. It doesn’t really have a purpose, other than decoration. Make a whole bunch and place them in a shadow box for in a really unique room decor.…
In this video, you’ll learn how to make a traditional Lucky Star, or Puffy star. These can be made with paper or ribbon. They look great in mason jars, or any clear jar. Cover them with several thin layers of ModPodge for a longer lasting star. String them with a thread/needle to make a necklace,…