Video instructions on how to fold origami models and decorating and designing techniques
Need a quick and easy way to gift-wrap a bottle of wine or champagne? There are many ways to decorate a bottle, but here’s an idea that came to me a few minutes before leaving for a holiday party. It’s easy and you’re sure to impress everyone with your skillful artistry. Materials needed The following step-by-step … Read more
Sacred family in a Nativity Scene. Origami figures by Leyla Torres These figures of the child and crib are part of the origami Nativity Scene series. In two previous posts I’ve shown how to make the figure of Joseph and his staff, and Mary. In my native Colombia the tradition is that baby Jesus is the … Read more
Sacred family in a Nativity Scene. Origami figures by Leyla Torres A popular Christmas tradition for many is placing a Nativity Scene in their home. I have delightful memories of Christmas as a young child. My mother and I use to work together in the creation of a beautiful nativity scene with Joseph, Mary, and baby … Read more
This Christmas tree is a clever adaptation of an origami flower, previously presented at Origami Spirit, and a creation of Vicente Dolz (Spain). To make this tree we need seven flower units for the branches, one piece for the trunk, and a star. The following step-by-step video will show you how to make Vicente’s origami … Read more
If you have a beloved little kitty who is a star in your home, you can now easily make a whole constellation of lucky cats and draw your own cat’s face on each and every one of them! The lucky cat comes from the traditional Lucky Star featured before in Origami Spirit. When I saw … Read more
This origami hat is a whimsical accessory to the origami skull previously presented at Origami Spirit. It is also part of our series celebrating the Day of the Dead . In English speaking countries a “sombrero” is a hat with a brim wide enough to cast a shadow over the head, neck, and shoulders of … Read more