The winter solstice is almost here, and the rebirth of the light is what I celebrate deep in my heart. Soon the sun will remain above the horizon a little longer each day in the northern hemisphere. The light returns slowly. I gladly receive it!
To welcome the light I decorate my home with a collection of paper ornaments I’ve made or received as presents over time. Origami stars, modular rings and wreaths add a festive holiday sparkle to my staircase.
In addition to these origami Christmas decorations I also place votive candles on each stair step inside glass containers which are in turn wrapped in folded paper. These little lamps are a joyful accent.
Nine links for instructions on how to fold origami Christmas decorations
1. Eifel Star (Werner-Guth’s) 2. Snowflake (Walker) 3. Modular star (Katz)
4. Bethlehem Star (Hayward) 5. Snowflake (Needle) 6. Kusudama ( Torres)
7. Modular star (Miller) 8. Star (traditional) 9. Flower (Torres)
How do you use paper ornaments to decorate your home? Share with us your ideas.
Wonderful examples as always.. Not sure but what type of paper would you recommend for folding the 16 pointed modular star with. Seems like you’ve use a mono print kami.
Hi Linda, I think I used duo color kami to fold the star. I gave it away!
I hated to see it go and look forward to next year. what a bright spot in the house.
:-) I am happy you liked it!!!
Looks wonderful. If I tried it at home though, our kitten Mitzti would be swinging from them!
Thanks for featuring my star in your collection.
If I had a cat… my studio, my house, every origami model would be his to destroy!
But cats are so much fun!
Thank you, Leyla! I will try thread :)
Great ideas – thanks for posting. Your models all look great!
What kind of string and other attachment did you use?
Hi Llucia
For the most part I use a very thin nylon thread or a fancy thread that has some sparkle to it. I bought it in a cross-stitching store.