A Beautiful Way to Say “I Love You”

This origami rose is also a box, perfect to give a present. Origami boxes are useful and versatile for any occasion. But don’t wait for a Valentine’s day, Christmas or a birthday to give! A handmade gift expresses depth of feeling and a greater degree of personal involvement in a relationship than a mass-produced item. … Read more

Back From the OrigamiUSA Convention 2011

Back from the Origami USA convention in New York City  my work table is overflowing with origami models, papers, books,  and presents. As always the convention has left me recharged with creative energy and a surplus of new ideas! Some highlights of the Origami USA convention 2011: This year’s special guest was Toshikazu Kawasaki from … Read more

Swallowtail Butterfly

When visiting Evi Binzinger’s flikr page not long ago, I spotted –among other lovely origami models, this swallowtail butterfly that Evi had created. I fell in love with it and immediately set myself the task of deciphering the folding sequence. This sequence turned out to be as enjoyable as looking at the finished butterfly. With … Read more

‘Crease + Fold’ Reviewed – An Origami Book by Sok Song

crease and fold book cover

Crease and Fold, Sok’s Song first origami instructional book, presents a collection of models that will appeal to a broad range of interests. It features simple and elegant animals, functional objects, money folds, and modulars. •View photographs at the end of this post• The book is divided into four sections: Origami 101, covers the standard … Read more

A Contemporary Origami Handbag

origami handbag or purse created by Hans-Werner Guth and Leyla Torres

I added handles to a triangular box created by Hans-Werner Guth and made myself a contemporary fashionable handbag.It is made from an A-size rectangle. Clever and a pleasure to fold! Now it’s time to take a walk around town and show it off. Cool! Crease pattern by Hans Werner0Guth HERE. Video tutorial by Sara Adams … Read more

Video – How to Fold an Origami Abundance Hen

Don’t you love the symbolism of hens? prosperity, fertility, abundance, the feminine force, maternity, and the beginning of life. I designed this origami hen a while back and it became the inspiration for Origami Spirit logo. This origami hen is called  ‘Abundance Hen’ because as a container it can be filled with various small items. … Read more