St. George and the Dragon

A Graduation • A Celebration • A Legend – by John Sutton May of 2014 marks forty years since my graduation from St. George’s School, Newport, Rhode Island. When I decided to attend our reunion and meet again many of my classmates, most for the first time in four decades, I wondered what I could contribute to … Read more

An Origami Tree to Celebrate All Mothers

A tree is symbolic of the maternal attributes of protection, nurturing energies, stability, shelter and security. An origami tree is a lovely handmade gift that can express our thanks to all our mothers. It’s also perfect to celebrate the blessings of nature and Mother Earth. In addition to this origami tree, there are many other … Read more

How to make an Origami ‘Swimming’ Fish

This origami fish swims along to join a charming group of action origami models already featured here at Origami Spirit. It’s a fantastically fun origami model to make and play with. Hold it by the tail, make it swim, and you’ll delight children and adults alike! The origami fish is a design of my friend … Read more

Make an Origami Photo Frame With Decorative Hearts

Seeing the faces of those we love can make our hearts sing with joy. This origami photo frame –featuring a heart at each corner, is a beautiful way to keep those we love close by. To design this frame I found inspiration in an easy origami heart created by Ildikó Vass. Just this week, I … Read more

Make Origami Horses for a Mobile

Do you remember ever riding a carousel in a park when you were a child? When I first saw this origami horse, cherished memories came flooding back to me. I remembered those times my parents took me to ride a carousel of colorfully painted wooden horses at Parque Nacional in Bogotá. It also made me … Read more

Make an Origami Peace Dove –A Versatile Container

This origami Dove has a double function as a container. The year is coming to an end and I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for all of your visits, comments and continued support for our work at Origami Spirit. I’d also like to extend a very special thank you to those … Read more