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Origami for mother’s day
Before moving to the United States in 1985 I knew almost nothing about Valentine’s Day. And to tell the truth I don’t do much to celebrate this particular holiday. But we all love finding a clever, easy-to-make origami heart! So, when I discovered this model I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to show it … Read more
A TREE WITHIN A tree grew inside my head.It grew inside,an origami tree of hearts.It’s roots are veinsits branches nerves,thoughts its tangled foliage.Your glance sets it on fire,and its fruits of shadeare blood applesand paper hearts.—————–Day breaksin the body’s night.There, within, inside my head,the tree of hearts speaks.Come closer, —————––Can you hear it? (Adaptated from a … Read more
This double origami heart designed by Ildikó H.Vass adds to the lovely collection of origami hearts featured in other posts here on Origami Spirit. Ildikó made this variation based on her original origami heart, which is a simple and fun folding experience. If you haven’t yet folded Ildikó’s original heart, I recommend setting aside a few … Read more
Are you a mother? I am sending you many hugs and kisses to honor and celebrate your motherhood. I also invite you to make a long garland of origami hugs and kisses and bring it to your own mom for mother’s day. Both the cross and the double ring modules are inspired by a Palm … Read more
Here is a video featuring two useful modifications of the lovely heart model created by Ildiko Vass. This origami heart was featured in an earlier post. It would make a great decoration for a Valentine’s or Mother’s day gift. What I’ve done here is alter the central locking mechanism of the heart. Now any number … Read more
Have you heard it said that bread feeds the body and flowers feed the soul? Using origami hearts is a cheerful way to show our affection to people we love. Here is a romantic idea that can provide both bread and flowers to your sweetheart at breakfast: Fold this easy origami heart (Watch video below). … Read more