Origami Bow Tie
Father’s Day is coming up! Here’s a fun, quick & easy idea to attach to a Father’s Day card. I love making 2D models and then gluing them to card stock. 🙂
Mustache (Pencil Topper / Finger Puppet)
Make a cute little paper mustache (or moustache, depending on how you want to spell it) designed by Cahoonas. Also conveniently converts into a pencil topper and finger puppet! 🙂 The popularity of mustaches this year is actually pretty amazing. You see them every where: Watches, necklaces, notebooks, stickers, clothes, etc. My little cousin actually…
Origami Top Hat
Here’s a quick, easy origami hat tutorial. Super cute for a card, or over googly eyes! 🙂
Origami Tulip, Stem & Leaf
How to fold a traditional origami tulip and stem / leaf. Perfect craft for Spring, Summer, Mother’s Day, or for any other day to show you care. 🙂 You can plant your own little “origami garden,” which could be fun. Make some lilies, tulips/stems, some floral kusudamas, and you’re good to go.
Origami Star Treat Holder
This star-shaped treat holder is perfect for any occasion, and delightful to hand out at parties. It’ll keep little knickknacks in place, too (i.e. rings, earrings, clips, and such). 🙂 ** DIMENSIONS ** I used a 6″ x 6″ square to make the Star Candy Holder. TOP VIEW: The completed origami candy holder is approximately…
Origami Sea Urchin Kusudama
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
Origami Bunny Rabbit
Happy Spring! Or should I say “Hoppy Spring.” Yes, bad joke! 🙂 These bunnies look great with Post-it notes! Design: Stephen O’Hanlon, http://www.fishgoth.com/origami/
Origami Flower Kusudama
This origami ball is gorgeous and perfect for Spring or Summer. It’s surrounded by five-petaled flowers! But yes, it requires a bit of patience. Makes a great ornament/gift, though. 🙂 Origami Design/Model Name: Kusudama Estrella Flor. Design: Ernesto Jimenez Del Rio (Erny),http://plegandoenelaire.blogspot.com.br/2011_07_01_archive.html Is the assembly part above too fast? REAL-TIME assembly instructions are below!
$1 Turtle – Money Origami
This heartwarming turtle is made out of just one dollar bill. It does not destroy the bill in any way, and is still usable when taken apart. Perfect way to leave a tip, or surprise your turtle-loving friends! 😉
Origami Slinky
This origami rainbow slinky actually WORKS, just like a real slinky would! No glue required, either! It’s super fun to play with, and very easy to make and assemble. I have to say, this design by the ever-so-amazing, Jo Nakashima, is simply genius! It’s also extremely popular in the “origami world.”