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Make an Origami Pine Tree or a Festive Forest of Paper Magic

This charming origami pine puffy tree (video tutorial inside) is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday paper folding!
Best of all, this tree is made from just one piece of paper—no tedious module folding required like other origami trees!

How to Make Festive Origami Jack-o’-Lanterns for Halloween

Looking for a creative way to add handmade charm to your Halloween decorations? These charming origami pumpkins designed by Roger García Sánchez (Spain) are the perfect project to get you in the spooky spirit. Easy-to-Follow Video Tutorial!

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