Please join us any time during this month of January 2023 as we explore this month’s folding themes. This OrigamiSpirit challenge is open to anyone who wants to participate. Here is how to play along: Fireworks Dachshund Short Polar Bear Ears Jump Airplane Aroma Messages Owl New Chocolate Beginning Journal Colorful Rabbit Opening Harmony Skiing … Read more
Looking Back on a Creative 2022 How lucky we are to have the Joy of Origami to soothe, sustain, and bring endless delight on our life journey. As we wing our way into the New Year and all the treasures and challenges that are yet to be found, let’s celebrate and focus on finding joy, … Read more
Steve Vinik is the oldest of four siblings. He grew up in Libertyville, Illinois, and from the age of twelve, he’s had a unique and creative relationship with origami. During his middle school years, Steve folded paper at lunchtime in the gym. He did this to avoid being coerced into “dancing with some girl.” In … Read more
Instructions for Saint Nicholas are found on Origami Spirit >>> HERE The Star on top of the tree was designed by Sam Cuilla. See Jeremy Shafer’s video tutorial >>> HERE Instructions for the FESTIVE BELL-BOX CHRISTMAS TREE are available to ORIGAMIGOS MEMBERS.
In the precious innocence of childhood, we experience wonder and joy in the simplest things. As we age we may lose this connection and are fortunate if we can find our way back again to this special place. The Red Balloon is a short film and portrait of childhood spontaneity, joy, and play. It is … Read more
A model design of Leyla Torres I developed the Festive Bell Box from a base used to make the Puffy Pine Tree, a model that is also available in the Origami Spirit membership. Both, the bell-shaped lid and the container share the same basic folds, but the container itself needs a few extra folds. The decorative … Read more