Celebrations & Holiday origami models
Are you looking for something fun and easy to do with children this Christmas and holiday season? With this Santa Claus talking puppet you will be a hit with your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews. Imagine the joy and family memories you will create! Materials needed to make this paper puppet:A rectangular piece of paper … Read more
12.12.12 – December 12, 2012.We won’t have a date like today’s for another thousand years! To celebrate I’d like to share twelve links to twelve lists of videos with free origami instructions that have been featured on Origami Spirit. Each list includes several origami figures along with video instructions and ideas for using them. Origami … Read more
Have you ever been adopted by a cat? A few days ago a little cat appeared at our doorstep. My husband and I walked around our neighborhood going from house to house looking for her owner. Nobody claimed her. Since she has these lovely heart-shaped markings we decided that while she stays with us (be … Read more
Looking for a cute, easy-to-make Christmas present for family or friends? A while back I came up with this origami Santa Claus and Elf gift-box idea, and it might be just what you’re looking for. The gift boxes are easy to fold and you don’t even need glue to make them! They were inspired by a … Read more
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