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How to Fold a Case to Carry the Multi-Use Folding Tool

Many people have mentioned how much they love their multi-use folding tool. With it we don’t have to carry a bone folder, toothpicks, skewers, or a pointer for teaching. It is a great all-in-one tool for folding paper. The best thing about the tool is that it reduces finger stress when folding many pieces -don’t … Read more

Origami Hugs and Kisses for Mom!

Are you a mother? I am sending you many hugs and kisses to honor and celebrate your motherhood. I also invite you to  make a long garland of origami hugs and kisses and bring it to your own mom for mother’s day. Both the cross and the double ring modules are inspired by a Palm … Read more

Origami Easter Bunny Box –Revisited!

Origami Easter basket in the shape of a rabbit.

No long ago I featured an origami rabbit lantern on Origami Spirit that may also serve as a basket. Around Easter, many beginning folders contact me because they were having difficulty with one step or another when folding this model, and they asked for clarifications. I’ve requested and received permission from Mr. Jacky Chan (Hong … Read more

Confession of a Passionate Origami Enthusiast

origami bunny rabbit - container for candies

A Bunny Box or Rabbit Box… I have made all kinds of origami animals. I love love love animals that are simple to make and have that special look. You know what I mean. Right? Today I spent the day completely absorbed in creating this Easter origami rabbit box and making a video on how … Read more

How to Make a Palm Sunday Cross

An Easter palm cross! When I entered the kitchen for breakfast one morning many years ago, I was pleasantly surprised to find a small palm cross resting on a plate at my table place. My mother-in-law, Yvonne Sutton, had placed it there for me in celebration of Palm Sunday. On this website, I feature origami … Read more

How to Make an Origami Heart-Flower Box

Origami petal boxes with notions inside.

I love how these origami boxes with petals in the shape of hearts function as holders of notions like thread, buttons, pins, or thimbles. These origami boxes could just as easily hold chocolate eggs, pebbles, rose petals, grain, beans, staples, rubber bands, or clips. Carlos Aguilar (El Salvador) designed this lovely box inspired by the … Read more