The Smile of Mona Lisa

Make a smile. Give a Smile. Receive a Smile. A model design of Leyla Torres Folding Mona Lisa’s smile brings me joy. Such a precious fleeting treasure helps us through the rough spots of the day. We are lucky, you and I, to have the gift of origami. Unending creative challenges and a community to … Read more

Origami Video Tutorial – Puma

An origami model of of a Puma cat designed by Román Diáz

A model design of Román Diáz Román Díaz generously granted permission to present this puma as a video tutorial in the Origami Spirit membership. This was a live demonstration that took place instead of his scheduled interview which had to be postponed at the last minute.Would you like to learn how to fold this model … Read more

Video Tutorial – Traditional Christmas Pine Tree

A traditional design of an origami model of of a Christmas pine tree.

Adaptations by Leyla Torres of a traditional origami model design. Do you like to fold plants, flowers, and trees? You’re in luck! Here at Origami Spirit, we feature such origami models and we’re sure you’ll enjoy what you find on the site. This adaptation of a traditional Christmas tree is easy to fold and can … Read more

Video Tutorial – Puffy Pine Tree

A model design of Leyla Torres Do you like to fold plants, flowers, and trees? Would you like to learn how to fold this model? In the two videos of the Puffy Pine Tree, you will find a variation on the basic model that will make your tree appear more rounded. It also includes directions … Read more

Video Tutorial – “Gift House-Box”

Origami Model of of a Gift House-Box designed by Roman Diaz and Leyla Torres

A model design of Román Diáz (House) and Leyla Torres (Box) In these video tutorials, you will learn how to fold two boxes created by Leyla Torres which were designed to be a perfect fit for a house model created by Román Díaz. The house functions as a lid for both boxes and when assembled … Read more

Video Tutorial • Two Curly-Tail Cats

Origami Model of a Curly Tailed Cat designed by Leyla Torres.

A model design of Leyla Torres In the videos hosted in the Origami Spirit membership, you will learn how to make two different versions of a Curly-Tail Cat, Each cat is made of two pieces of paper, one for the head and one for the body. The head is made exactly as it is made … Read more