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.
Challenged myself to fold an origami crane, blind-folded, with hands behind my back! Let’s see how I do…! Every so often, I like to be super silly and do nonsensical videos like this one. It’s just for fun. I was getting a bit of a cramp in my arm by the end, haha. I also…
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…
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
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/
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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!
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! 😉
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.”
This classic origami / kirigami octopus is just simply adorable! 🙂 Requires 1 square sheet of paper and scissors.