I remember my mother’s hands as she placed a bowl full of popcorn on the living room table during a rainy Sunday afternoon. My sister, brothers and I would dive in it as we watched Disney specials on television. The aroma of home-made popcorn was always so irresistible! Just recently I discovered how easy it … Read more
Candy Corn is a quintessential Halloween treat found in the United States. It’s hard to resist popping these little kernels of sweetness into your mouth and savor them as they dissolve in a velvety deliciousness! A while back I published a video tutorial on how to make a bat-winged heart, designed by Riky Saito (Japan). … Read more
Even the humblest gift can be dressed up and given a little flare when wrapped. The photo above is an example of gift wrapping using origami models that are folded flat. A carefully wrapped present not only reflects our affection and appreciation for the recipient but offers us the satisfaction of contributing to the value … Read more
Here is an idea for making a toy out of recycled paper, perfect to be enjoyed with young children. You can play together with nieces and nephews with this paper toy and create fun memories. Are you a teacher? Have your students make one, and they will have fun while you can review some basic … Read more
Do you ever wonder how origami figures are created? What I’ve discovered is that many origami models have their origin in a small transformation applied to an existing figure. For example, the previous post featured an origami peacock based on a traditional paper toy known as cootie catcher. The photos above* show more models based … Read more
It takes just ten steps -and less than ten minutes, to make this iPhone stand. No printer needed, no scissors, no glue, no mess! All you need is a letter-size piece of paper. How cool is that? This Smartphone stand is a creation of origami master Francis Ow. He has generously given me permission to … Read more