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Origami figures for Christmas. Easy-to-follow instructions.
This gentle, easy-to-make origami bird, created by Ildikó Vass, folds flat making it the perfect choice to use on a greeting card or party invitation.I just mailed a gift and card featuring this bird to my nephew who will soon be celebrating his first birthday. Happy Birthday Emilio! The bird is made with a paper … Read more
The process of folding this pentagonal origami star, created by David Martinez, is so pleasing you’ll want to make it over and over. I have featured this fantastic star called “Sakura Star” in a previous entry, but have just recently produced video instructions showing how to fold it. Enjoy folding this five pointed origami star. … Read more
This delightful and easy-to-make origami cardinal, designed by Román Díaz, makes for a lovely gift or as a Christmas ornament. Cardinals are non-migratory birds identified by a bright and distinctive red appearance. They are found from south-eastern Canada all the way south to Mexico and Northern Guatemala. In the northern latitudes. Cardinals are easily spotted … Read more
This is my interpretation of the Sakura Star, a creation of David Martinez. It is a lovely model that I will add to the collection of ornaments I use to decorate my staircase for Christmas, as seen in this post: Origami Adds a Holiday Sparkle to a Staircase Video instructions for the Sakura Star: Diagrams … Read more
Festive and fun, this origami twist box is an easy-to-make container for a small gift or a party favor. Ideas to present this lovely paper box The box’s designer, David Martínez (Venezuela), developed this twist box while experimenting with how to divide a piece of paper into equal parts using methods described by Kazuo Haga, … Read more
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