Winter Solstice Origami Festival –Let’s Celebrate the Holidays!

Origami is not only about the art of folding paper, but also about generosity in the act of sharing our practice with others. Through this gesture of sharing and caring, we can bridge islands of isolation and cultivate a more connected world. At the end of the year, many of us around the globe participate … Read more

What Origami do I Fold Today? Get some Inspiration here!

You love origami! You want to make something today but you’re having a hard time deciding what to fold. Since there are so many tutorials, so many books, and thousands of model choices, sometimes we just can’t make up our minds about what choice to make. Here I share with you nineteen origami prompts to … Read more

Make an Origami Bee for Bee Awareness!

Bees are under threat of extinction! Make an origami bee and contribute to raising awareness of the importance of bees as pollinators of many of the nutritious fruits, vegetables, and seeds we rely on. May 20th is World Bee Day • September is National Honey Month in the USA. Watch the video below to make … Read more

Make an Easy Origami Card for Mom

Do you need to make an easy greeting card for Mom? Here is an idea on how to use this origami flower to make a quick greeting card. Watch the following video for tips and ideas on how to easily make a card and write your message. Tips to make an easy greeting card for … Read more

Video Tutorial – “Flor Leyla”

An origami flower designed by Guadelupe Martinez

A model design of Guadalupe Martínez Do you like to fold origami flowers? You’re in luck! Here at Origami Spirit, we feature origami flowers we’re sure you’ll enjoy. You can find these origami models in this gallery >>> HERE The above image illustrates “Flor Leyla” which is taught in a series of five videos. Lupita was … Read more

Three Origami Figures to Celebrate the Spirit of Summer!

I love summer! Do you love summer too? I have been enjoying the summer here in Vermont this year. It is a place that is my home, and always a source of great pleasure. With almost nine months of cold or freezing weather during the other three seasons, and having been born in a tropical … Read more