Origami Bunny Paper Towel

I made this cute little bunny with one of those half sheet paper towels and six quick and easy folds. I love the little ears and cottontail, perfect for Easter! I began with a rectangular paper towel 15 x 28cm, once folded the bunny measures 10cm in height. Stands upright or lays flat. No scissors, glue or tape used. I originally came across this as a cloth napkin fold. Tutorial below.

Tutorial: Origami Bunny Paper Towel

Dollar Origami Heart Locket

I like seeing the smiles on people's faces when I present them with a money fold! A single dollar bill is required to complete this unique heart fold. It features a lockable pocket, a great place to hide a little something... The fun design is from Mini Money Origami, Make The Most Of Your Dollar! by Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander. The kit includes a 32-page booklet and DVD with step-by-step instructions for 5 money folds and 40 practice dollar bills. I used the DVD instructions and found the video tutorials very easy to follow. An introduction to wet folding is included. All designs by the authors. Mini Money Origami is a follow up to the Money Origami Kit.

 

Contents

Origami Symbols Key

Introduction

Three-Dollar Bird Base

Four-Pointed Star

Heart Locket

Dolphin

Happy, Good-Fortune Bat

Dollar Bill Folding Tips

 

Mini Money Origami is available in both my Canadian and USA Amazon Stores and worldwide at Tuttle Publishing. Check out their New and Notable Titles at tuttlepublishing.com/

 



Origami Wreath

This well designed wreath is from Amazing Origami, Traditional Japanese Folding Papers and Projects by Michael G. LaFosse. Eight 3" squares are folded together to create this striking modular wreath 5 1/2" in diameter. The kit includes a full-color 64-page book with step-by-step folding instructions for 17 interesting origami models. Ten of the designs are by Michael G. LaFosse, one is by Gay Merrill Gross and six are traditional. The kit also includes 144 sheets of beautiful folding paper (6 3/4" x 6 3/4") printed in color on both sides (pattern/solid ) and features 13 original paper designs. 

Contents

Symbols Key

Techniques

Introduction

Luna Moth

Tortoise

Carp

Pinwheel

Lotus

Balloon

Wreath

Masu

Peacock

Magnolia Blossom

Rose and Leaf

Swan

Butterfly

Crane

Frog

Chinese Wheel

Koi

Amazing Origami is available in both my Canadian and USA Amazon Stores and worldwide at Tuttle Publishing. Check out their New and Notable Titles at tuttlepublishing.com/

Origami Hearts

Why not make your own Valentine cards? These origami hearts stand upright, folded from 6" squares they measure 2.5" x 3". I used gorgeous handmade Japanese origami papers.

No scissors, tape or glue used. Simple tutorial below.

Tutorial: Origami Heart

Origami Owl

The design is from Origami, Plain And Simple, 30 Models by Robert Neale Text by Thomas Hull and published by St Martin's Griffin. Each owl requires one sheet of square origami paper and a few simple folds. I used 6 and 7.5cm squares of rice paper. Tutorial below.

They stand upright alone. No scissors, glue or tape used!

Tutorial: Origami Owl

 

Name-It Origami Box

This new design is from Origami For Busy People, 27 Original On-the-Go Projects by Marcia Joy Miller, published by Tuttle. If you like modular, fun and decorative origami then this is the book for you! "Readers can select a time slot in their schedule--coffee break, lunchtime, after work... and the author provides a creative and interesting folding project..." It includes 48 sheets of 8" x 8" folding paper designed specifically for each model. Each sheet has a pattern on one side and solid color on the reverse. All projects are classified beginner or intermediate, include the authors comments, paper suggestions, basic techniques and any special instructions. All designs but two, are created by Marcia Joy Miller. My favorites, the Parrot Page Clip, Sea Horse, Floating Star, Morph Ball, Fluted Vase and Name-It Box.

My sturdy box measures 2.5" x 6" x 1.5", I used two sheets of 12" x 12" foldable craft paper. Shown above, the lid features a label area for writing a greeting or describing the box contents. It makes an ideal gift or storage box.

CONTENTS

Discover Your Inner Folder

Chapter 1--Getting Started

Supplies

Other Supplies

Terms and Symbols

List of Symbols

Folding Tips

Reading the Diagrams

Basic Techniques

Chapter 2--Coffee-Break Origami

Duck Glider

Placard Bird

Seahorse

Aquatic Plant

Parrot Page Clip

Ghost

Lake Monster

Oval Leaf

Topsy-Turvy

Friends

Twirlie

Trigon

Floating Star

Chapter 3--Lunchtime Origami

Noisemaker

Extraterrestrial

Reversible Star

Crater

Blossom Blow-Top

Trophy Bowl

Name-It Box

Jack-O'-Lantern

Morph Ball

Carnival Spinner

Chapter 4--After-Work Origami

Fluted Vase

Spring Flower

Foliage

Starry Sky 

Origami For Busy People is available in both my Canadian and USA Amazon Stores and worldwide at Tuttle Publishing. Check out their New and Notable Titles at tuttlepublishing.com/

Origami Sparrow

This charming design is by Gloria Farison. The pretty turquoise paper is new from Tuttle Publishing! It's easy to fold, comes in 6 assorted patterns and colors that have matching solid colors on the reverse. It's good quality, affordable folding paper. With a clip I've attached a ribbon for hanging. This sweet looking bird measures approximately 5 1/2 x 4 inches. Tutorial below.

Paper pack includes

49 Sheets

6 Assorted patterns/solids

6 3/4 x 6 3/4 Inches

1 Gold foil paper

Instruction booklet

Basic folding techniques

 6 Projects, Simple Swan, Pig, Tortoise, Samurai Helmet, Rowboat, Star Box

Origami Paper PATTERN is available in both my Canadian and USA Amazon Stores and worldwide at Tuttle Publishing. Check out their New and Notable Titles at tuttlepublishing.com/

Tutorial: Origami Sparrow

Origami Box In A Box

This is my new favorite origami box! The clever design by Akiko Yamanashi, turns a single sheet of square paper into a rectangular box that slides neatly open to reveal a square box inside. It's perfect for presenting any small gift. This box measures 2.5 x 1.6 x 1 inches. The fabulous paper is Tuttle's double-sided Origami Paper DOTS! I love the vivid colors. This is good quality, affordable folding paper.

Paper pack includes

49 Sheets

6 Assorted dots/dots

6 3/4 x 6 3/4 Inches

1 Gold foil paper

Instruction booklet

Basic folding techniques

6 Projects, Balloon, Pig, Candy Box, Rowboat, Husky Pup and Peacock

Origami Paper DOTS is available in both my Canadian and USA Amazon Stores and worldwide at Tuttle Publishing. Check out their New Titles at tuttlepublishing.com

Basic Origami Box

The design is from Collins Gem Origami, The ancient Japanese art of paper-folding by Trevor Bounford. Harper Collins publishes the world renowned Collins Gem series. I began with a 29cm square of sturdy origami paper, after folding my box measures 19cm x 10cm x 5cm. I love the bold pattern on one side and matching solid color on the reverse! Tutorial below.

This tiny origami reference book measures just 8.5 x 12cm and contains 18 designs. It's compact size means it can be taken anywhere. Projects require square or rectangular paper. Practice folds with whatever paper you have, printer and wrapping paper, magazines, newspaper and junk mail. Each project begins with a "You will need" suggesting paper type, size and model use, followed by step-by-step instructions and simple illustrations. Contents are color coded by fold type. My favorites, the basic box, swan, drinking cup, decorative box, butterfly and letterfold.

CONTENTS

Materials, Tools and Method

Papers

Tools

Methods of folding

Key to folds

Simple Projects

Clapper

Simple hat

Basic box

Swan

Useful Items

Drinking cup

Sun hat

Printer's hat

Decorative box

Condiment or sweet dish

Decorative Origami

Fan

Butterfly

Flower

Star

Paper Toys

Bird

Samurai helmet

Dragon Fly

Stationery Items

Letter knot

Letterfold or envelope

Collins Gem Origami is available in both my Canadian and USA Amazon Stores and worldwide at select Amazon websites. Harper Collins Canada is a prestigious and award-winning company with strengths in literary and commercial fiction, non-fiction, children's books, cookbooks, and reference and spiritual books.

Tutorial: Basic Origami Box

HarperCollinsCanada

Origami Business Card Display

"Don't just leave your business card. Leave a memorable impression!" This design is from the Origami Stationery Kit: Elegant Folded Note Cards and Envelopes for a Personal Touch, by Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander, the well known authors of Origami Money and co-founders of the Origamido Studio.

The kit includes a 64 page color booklet with fifteen origami designs, 10 original, 4 adapted and 1 traditional. There are 80 sheets of attractive folding paper in two sizes 6 and 6.75". All projects use square paper. The custom printed single and double-sided paper comes in a variety of solid colors and patterns. A 7" paper folder for crisp folds is also included. My favorites, the Hashi Wrapper Note, Calling Card Note, Twist Note, Sail Boat and Flapping Bird Envelopes.

PROJECTS

Ship Mates

Flag Note

Pillow Note

Parallel-O-Gram

Noshi Awabi

Season's Note

Hashi Wrapper Note

Trapezoid Note

Calling Card Note (Business Card Display)

Trapezoid Envelope

Diamante

Twist Note

Sailboat Envelope

Envelope Note

Flapping Bird Envelope

The Origami Stationery Kit is available in both my Canadian and USA Amazon Stores and worldwide at Tuttle Publishing. Check out their New and Notable Titles at tuttlepublishing.com.

Origami Pencil Holder

This pragmatic design is from The Biggest Ever Book of Origami with 12 giant templates, by Nick Robinson, published by the UK's Ivy Press. 

This SUPERSIZE book (29cm or 11.5" square) contains 12 models, two by origami SUPERSTAR Nick Robinson. Included are 12 SUPERSIZE  sheets of beautifully patterned paper. Models are presented in order of difficulty, along with illustrated step-by-step instructions. Following each project is a 'Creative Tip' for further design exploration. Six ornate Katsusika Hokusai woodblock prints from the 19th century complete this very attractive book. My favorites, the yacht, pencil holder, elephant and box.

CONTENTS

Yacht

Pencil Holder

Duck

Mirror Fish

Elephant

Rabbit

Raven Mask

Pteranodon

Frog

Box

Inflatable Chicken

Rosetta

The Biggest Ever Book of Origami is available in both my Canadian and USA Amazon Stores and worldwide at select Amazon websites including amazon.co.uk. Ivy Press UK is an innovative publisher and packager of creative, highly illustrated books and stationery. You'll find more origami products here. Check out their unique Craft and Hobbies selection at ivypress.co.uk.

Photo Walk

My friend Julie and I went on a photo walk. We stopped at a nearby mini farm where we met this young pygmy goat. Pygmy means anything very small of it's kind. I'm in love! Photo by Julie.