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!
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Three in One! – How to Make a Star, a Box and a Cube (S.B.C)
Do you enjoy origami stars? What about origami boxes and origami cubes? My friend Wenhau Chao has created a charming and ingenious origami figure that can change from a star, into a box, then into a cube. A geometric and practical origami model, this is an easy figure and you will be delighted as you make … Read more
Video Tutorial – “Eternal Flame Container” – Square version
A model design of Leyla Torres I developed this design as I revisited an idea shared in our Joy of Origami design course (Module 5, section 4). In this case, the basic design of the box was taken a few steps forward and I experimented with locks of different sizes. In the video shared in this post, … Read more
Origami Video Tutorial – Crocus
A model design of Leyla Torres Do you like to fold origami flowers? In this origami video tutorial, you will learn how to fold a stylized origami Crocus. The model is made with two pieces of paper, one for the base (leaves) and another for the flower itself. Although two pieces of paper are used … Read more
Origami or the Art of Creating Meaningful Connections
In a previous post, I asked people to share how they got into origami and “how has origami contributed to your life.” In response, my inbox overflowed with the most wonderful heartfelt responses where many of you shared with me your story about just how meaningful origami is in your life. This gives me great … Read more
Origami Blue Butterfly Boxes
I must be dreaming of summer as my thoughts tend to butterflies. Whenever I see a butterfly I remember the warm sweet smelling slopes of the Andes mountains of my native country, Colombia. I also remember that time a friend took me to the banks of a river and we watched thousands of butterflies hover … Read more