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Create Beautiful Origami Four-Petal Boxes: Easy Paper Folding for Beginners

Discover the joy of paper folding with two stunning traditional origami models that are surprisingly easy to make! The Four-Petal Box and Lotus Flower origami designs share the same foundational base, creating a perfect harmony when folded together. When made with the same size paper, the lotus nest perfectly inside the box like a flower blooming from its container. 

Whether you’re new to origami or looking for a delightful paper craft project, you will enjoy the video tutorial below. Making these models will bring elegance and functionality to your creative repertoire. Take a look and enjoy!

Creative Prompts For July 2025 – Wings

Please join us any time during July 2025 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… Read more inside!

Welcome to Origami Spirit!

Paper folding has an extraordinary power—it connects people across generations through creativity, patience, and the simple joy of making something beautiful with your hands. This is your place if you’re: How to Get Started with Origami Spirit We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to send us a note with questions, comments or wishes for possible … Read more

Creative Prompts For June 2025 – Astrology

Please join us any time during June 2025as we explore this month’s folding themes.

This OrigamiSpirit challenge is open to anyone who wants to participate. Here is how to play along… Read more inside!

31 Prompts For May 2025 – Piñata

Please join us any time during August 2024 as we explore this month’s folding themes.

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Remembering Gay Merrill Gross, Teacher • Storyteller • Artist

Origami Spirit - Gay Merril Gross origami models

Gay Merril Gross (1953 – 2025) gave me a very warm welcome at my first origami convention in 1994. Her kindness and enthusiasm made me feel immediately at home in the origami community, and I will always treasure that memory. Gay was generous in teaching and sharing her charming, whimsical models. Her creativity was boundless, … Read more