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Practical Origami: A Review Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Practical Origami: Folding Your Way to Everyday Accessories is a comprehensive guide to pretty yet functional origami projects.
How to Make a Paper Toy in 15 Minutes or Less Created: Monday, April 23, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Learn why children love making origami toys. Get instructions for how to make some of the most popular paper toys.
Origami Picture Frame Ideas Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Origami picture frames are easy to fold and a practical way to display your favorite photos. This slideshow reviews some of the different types of frames that a novice paper folder can make.
How to Make an Origami Suncatcher Created: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
The translucent properties of colored tissue paper make it possible to create a beautiful origami suncatcher with a few basic folds.
Easy Ideas for Valentine's Day Origami Projects Created: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Learn how to fold fun Valentine's Day crafts from your favorite origami papers. Holiday origami is a great way to build your paper folding skills.
How to Fold an Origami Heart Created: Thursday, January 05, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Learn how to fold an origami heart for Valentine's Day crafts with these easy to follow instructions.
About the Dart Paper Plane Created: Monday, May 06, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 06, 2013
Learn about the classic dart paper plane and the paper airplane designs that have been inspired by this traditional paper toy.
How to Make an Origami Mother's Day Card Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
A handmade Mother's Day card featuring an origami tulip is a simple craft for kids to make to show Mom how much they care.
Easter Origami Project Ideas Created: Monday, March 19, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Learn what easy origami projects are appropriate for making your own paper Easter decorations. Get ideas for colorful and fun Easter decorations.
How to Make a Money Origami Heart Bookmark Created: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
A money origami heart bookmark is cute, practical, and easy to fold.
Free Printable Origami Paper 6x6 Size Created: Sunday, July 01, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Free printable origami paper designs for you to enjoy. All graphics are 6 inch by 6 inch square.
Rudegami: A Review Created: Monday, April 22, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Rudegami: Taking Perverse Pleasure from Impure Origami by Oliver Zachary is a humorous origami book detailing how to make adults-only origami projects.
Free Origami Online Created: Saturday, February 09, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013
Learn where to find printable origami paper, origami ebooks, and other great freebies for paper folding fans.
An Introduction to Kirigami Created: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Kirigami, the Japanese art of paper cutting, may be of interest if you enjoy folding origami models. Kirigami techniques are especially useful for creating unique pop-up cards for birthdays and oth...
Free Printable Origami Cootie Catchers Created: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Make your own cootie catcher paper toys with free printable origami paper designs from About Origami.
How to Make an Origami Cootie Catcher Created: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Learn how to fold an origami fortune teller, also known as an origami fortune teller. This traditional design is one of the most popular paper toys for children.
How to Make a Book Origami Picture Frame Created: Monday, April 08, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 08, 2013
Recycled book crafts such as an origami picture frame are a clever way to repurpose your favorite books.
Modular Origami Frame Created: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 08, 2013
Learn how to make a modern looking modular origami frame to display your favorite photos.
Origami Crease Patterns Created: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Origami crease patterns, in addition to being beautiful works of art, tell a story of their own about the magic of paper folding.
How to Make an Origami Cone Created: Thursday, November 08, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
Learn how to fold an origami cone. This easy origami project can be used as a holder for snacks, a hat for a child's stuffed animal, or a cheerful holiday decoration.
How to Make an Origami Flower Picture Frame Created: Monday, April 01, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
Origami flower picture frames are easy to make and a cute way to display your favorite photos.
How to Fold an Origami Tissue Case Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
An origami tissue case is a pretty and practical origami project. It is great for carrying around tissues in your purse or car.
How to Make an Origami Awareness Ribbon Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013
Learn how to fold a simple origami awareness ribbon to show support for your favorite cause.
Origami Boat Instructions Created: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Learn how to make a traditional origami boat. This popular paper toy is a favorite of children during the summer months.
Origami Clubs, Associations, and Groups Created: Thursday, June 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013
Origami is practiced by people all around the world. Origami clubs, groups, societies, and associations let people join together to share their love of paper folding.
Interview With Linda Stephen Created: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Linda Stephen's origami collages combine pattern, color, and texture to create memorable works of art.
How to Make an Easy Exploding Box Card Created: Thursday, November 17, 2011 Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013
Most versions of the exploding box card are quite time consuming, but these paper origami exploding boxes are easy to make in 30 minutes or less. You can use them to hold small gifts for birthdays ...
What Is Pureland Origami? Created: Monday, March 11, 2013 Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013
Pureland origami, a type of paper folding created by British origami artist John Smith, makes origami accessible to a broader audience.
How to Make an Abstract Origami Kusudama Flower Created: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013
This simple variation of the traditional origami kusudama flower results in an interesting bloom for origami flower arrangements.
Origami Sunflower Instructions Created: Friday, March 08, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 08, 2013
Learn how to fold a pretty origami sunflower using modular origami techniques.
How to Make an Origami Kusudama Flower Created: Monday, February 20, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, March 05, 2013
The kusudama flower is an easy origami project for people interested in learning more about the art of paper folding.
Origami Cupcakes: Unique Cupcake Decorating Ideas Created: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 04, 2013
Get unique cupcake decorating ideas that incorporate your favorite paper folding projects, including an easy way to make square cupcakes.