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Descriptions, photos and instructions to make origami models that have movement and can be used as toys.
Dear Simon, Dear Luc, A little bird told me that you love origami! I am happy you have been able to follow the videos I share on Origami Spirit. This video of the jumping frog is dedicated to both of you. I learned to make this origami frog from my little brother, Luis, when we … Read more
This paper puppet takes no time to make and will be a delight for the kids in your life. Parents, teachers, grandparents, aunts and uncles will love to make it! This talking puppet comes to join a collection of other fun paper toys featured in Origami Spirit. The creative minds of two origami designers came … Read more
Paperman is an Oscar-nominated, heartwarming story where paper airplanes are instrumental in helping a young office worker find a young woman he met on an elevated train platform in New York City. Love is *literally* in the air, and traditional origami plays a leading role! As I watched Paperman, I had this urge to fold … Read more
Are you looking for something fun and easy to do with children this Christmas and holiday season? With this Santa Claus talking puppet you will be a hit with your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews. Imagine the joy and family memories you will create! Materials needed to make this paper puppet:A rectangular piece of paper … Read more
12.12.12 – December 12, 2012.We won’t have a date like today’s for another thousand years! To celebrate I’d like to share twelve links to twelve lists of videos with free origami instructions that have been featured on Origami Spirit. Each list includes several origami figures along with video instructions and ideas for using them. Origami … Read more
Do you remember the magic of seeing a paper boat, or other origami figure, being folded in front of you for the first time? I was about five years old when a friend of my mother’s folded one and gave it to me. Later at home, I found a rectangular piece of paper and folded … Read more