Celebrations & Holiday origami models
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
A Garland of Hens… This week and for the upcoming new year, I made a strand of twelve origami prosperity hens –one for each month of the year. It’s modeled after a similar idea, the multicolored prosperity hens, made of fabric and commonly found in northern India. Welcoming the arrival of the New Year I perform … Read more
Thinking of a last minute Christmas present? Planning ahead for next year’s holiday ornaments?Even if you are not in the holiday mood, I invite you to get two squares of colorful paper and sit with me for just fifteen minutes. You’ll enjoy making this cleverly designed modular origami star. The ‘Polo Sur Star’ was created by … Read more
I share these origami Christmas lights in the spirit of innocence and peace; in loving memory of the precious lives lost at Sandy Hook Elementary, Newtown CT. “The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.”~Romans 13:12 Recommended … Read more