Gay Merril Gross (1953 – 2025) gave me a very warm welcome at my first origami convention in 1994. Her kindness and enthusiasm made me feel immediately at home in the origami community, and I will always treasure that memory. Gay was generous in teaching and sharing her charming, whimsical models. Her creativity was boundless, … Read more
Designed by Fabrizio Pianosi • Demonstrated by Leyla Torres This charming Origami Santa Bookmark (designed by Fabrizio Pianosi) joins a group of origami figures for the holidays presented on other Origami Spirit posts. If you folded the easy Origami Owl Bookmark, you will love this bookmark too! Here is the video tutorial on how to make this … Read more
This origami owl bookmark (Fabrizio Pianosi) is the perfect example of easy origami. Once you get the hang of it, it will take you about six minutes to make it!
This origami three-scoop ice cream cone will delight your friends and family. You can make this cone with only one square piece of paper, and the resulting cone is fantastic! Just like these origami fortune cookies, the cone is gluten-free and has no sugar, carbs, or calories. What can be healthier than that?
Click for an easy step-by-step video tutorial.
Do you love Action Origami? Do you enjoy little origami toys that flap, fly, float, or flex? You are in for a treat!
The Standup Flapping Bird featured here is a charming and minimalistic action model. You can make it in three minutes with any paper you have at home.
And with a couple of extra-creases, you can easily turn it into a Flapping Origami Eagle.
Watch to the end for a naughty kitty surprise! 😉 Tutorials for origami to decorate a Christmas tree Origami Crane • Origami Frog • Origami Horse • Origami House Origami Icicle • Origami Quick Rose • Origami Santa • Origami Star … each circle is a link too …