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Origami with Leyla –Online Live FREE Session– Join us!

Join us for a live folding session where we’ll recreate David Donahue’s beautiful “Fall Leaf Salver”, the perfect origami bowl to capture the essence of autumn.

These elegant leaf-shaped containers are not only stunning to look at but also quite practical for holding seasonal treats, decorative items, or just adding a touch of fall magic to your home.

Whether you’re a seasoned folder or just starting your origami journey, this session promises to be both relaxing and rewarding as we transform simple squares of paper into these gorgeous autumn treasures. Come fold with us and let’s welcome the season together with creativity and community!

Origami Video Tutorial – Bookmarks – Corazón y Corbatín

An origami model titled "Bookmarks - Corazón y Corbatín" designed by Leyla Torres and Julio Salcedo

A model design of Leyla Torres based on a cat by Julio Salcedo How to fold Corazón and Corbatín, Heart and Bowtie Origami Bookmarks This tutorial guides you through folding two unique origami bookmarks: the Heart (Corazón) and Bowtie (Corbatín). I’m thrilled to present these elegant yet simple bookmarks, which introduce you to the “Close … Read more

Create Beautiful Origami Four-Petal Boxes: Easy Paper Folding for Beginners

Discover the joy of paper folding with two stunning traditional origami models that are surprisingly easy to make! The Four-Petal Box and Lotus Flower origami designs share the same foundational base, creating a perfect harmony when folded together. When made with the same size paper, the lotus nest perfectly inside the box like a flower blooming from its container.

Whether you’re new to origami or looking for a delightful paper craft project, you will enjoy the video tutorial below. Making these models will bring elegance and functionality to your creative repertoire. Take a look and enjoy!

Remembering Gay Merrill Gross, Teacher • Storyteller • Artist

Origami Spirit - Gay Merril Gross origami models

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

How to Make an Origami Santa Bookmark

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

Origami Owl Bookmark -Easy Tutorial

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!