Lady Coco -The Origami Studio Cat

Do you have any idea what mischief your kitty is up to when you’re away at an Origami USA Convention? This five-minute video story will warm your heart and put a smile on your face! Coco, our cat, appeared at our doorstep one sunny day in the late fall of 2012. John brought her in for shelter … Read more

Memories of a Lovely Origami Convention in Germany

Origami models I learned at the convention in Bonn – 2015 In early May this year, I attended the German Origami Convention in Bonn and was fortunate to meet many friends who I’d previously only known online. I feel this post is a little late in coming –it seems we barely blink and the months … Read more

Origami Flower for a Guinness-Record Attempt

Have you ever seen more than fifty thousand origami flowers in one place? I am honored that UTFOLD (University of Toronto Origami Club)  has made 51,080 examples of my Hollow-Petal Flower for a Guinness World Record attempt in the ‘Largest Display of Origami Flowers’ category. With this project, UTFOLD intents to raise awareness and create … Read more

Inflatable Origami Heart from the Mexican Origami Convention

I love origami hearts. Learning this inflatable origami heart (by Jeremy Shafer) was one of my personal highlights at the 3rd International Origami Convention in Mexico City. (Nov 14-16, 2014). This heart symbolizes how much I loved my visit to Mexico City. I was not only honored at being one of the convention special guests, … Read more

WOD Day of the Dead Competition –Did You Participate?

The Origami Spirit World Origami Days “Day of the Dead” Contest and Giveaway 2014 was a terrific success with participants submitting photos of their collages from several countries in the Americas, Europe, and Africa. Con espíritu y creatividad en tal abundancia, fue muy difícil elegir un único ganador en cada una de las tres categorías. Pero … Read more

World Origami Days 2014 – Contest and Giveaway

Make a “Day of the Dead” composition or collage using at least two figures shown on an Origami Spirit video tutorial “Day of the Dead series“. DEADLINE: November Nov 2, 2014 6pm (New York City time)Read all the rules in the video. Participate in this contest and win a prize. There will be three winners:• … Read more