$2 Shirt and Pants – Money Origami
Tape to a card for a unique, monetary gift! This would be especially great for Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day, or Birthdays. Men are usually harder to shop for, I find, hehe. 🙂
Origami Fortune Cookies
Write a message to your loved ones with these paper fortune cookies! These fortune cookies are so cute, and very easy to make! Not particularly tasty, but that’s okay. 🙂 I find that hand-writing the message makes it more personable, but you can type it, too, for a cleaner finish. Hint: Use decorative paper-edger scissors…
Origami 12 Curler Units – Cuboctahedron
A project you can do at home when you have some spare time. Makes a great gift, too! It would make a perfect Valentine’s Day gift (think: red, pink, white, glitter). Happy folding! 🙂 WARNING: This might be hard for beginners to assemble! HINT: Always twist curls in the same direction, whether it’s clockwise, or…
$6 Star – Money Origami
This DIY $6 Money Origami Star will not alter or destroy your bills in any way. It’ll only make them better! 🙂 Works with non-US currency, as well. Makes an awesome gift if you plan to give money. I’ll be happy to accept one, all 100s, please. 😉 TIPS: Use five bills to make a…
$4 Christmas Tree – Money Origami
This $4 origami Christmas tree will not destroy/alter your bills! It’ll just make them look better! 🙂 TIP: Tape origami tree to a Christmas card! Give cash with style!
6- or 5-Pointed Straw Star / Ribbon Star
This beautiful, dual-colored, 6-pointed, star is usually made with straws, but works equally as well with ribbons (or strips of paper)! 🙂 HINT: Use a longer ribbon to make a fuller star. Making a 5-pointed star utilizes the same process as a 6-pointed star. To make slippery ribbons more secure, dab a bit of glue.…
Origami Flower Medallion
Relatively quick and easy crafts project. It requires 6 sheets of paper and glue. HINT: The flower cube looks best when using double-sided origami paper. Glue dots may also be quicker than glue stick. 🙂 ENJOY!
Origami Spiky Ball
I learned this recently, and it has become an instant favorite. Why? It only requires 12 units (as opposed to 30, 60, or 90…or 100+), and the results are fantastic for the relatively little time spent! Happy folding! 🙂 P.S. You can also make a larger model with 24 units or 54 units. P.P.S. There’s…
Origami Ball – Icosahedron – 30 Sonobe Units
This model is ultra special because it was the first one I learned! It’s also surprisingly sturdy and can be thrown around. Hang it on a string to create home decor or a Christmas Ornament. The project requires 30 square sheets of paper, and no glue. HAPPY FOLDING! 🙂
Rainbow Dot Portrait – Pointillism – “Gift for Jackie”
I’ve been a fan of Jackie Evancho for a while now. She’s such an incredible vocalist. Kicking off the holiday season with “Gift for Jackie!” I worked really hard on it, and am looking forward to giving it to her on Dec 5th at Carnegie Hall! THANKS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EVERYONE! 🙂 20″ x 30″…