Crafts

Nearly every kid growing up learns some origami, though he or she might not know it as such. The blow-up box that looks like a cube, the fortune teller with messages written beneath the folds, and...

Origami paper T-shirts have become one of the more common origami motifs to create. You can showcase art or graphics on your paper T-shirt by folding your paper with the art or graphic facing out....

An origami dog is a good craft for children and is easy and inexpensive to make. Show the kids that you can turn a piece of paper into a dog, then teach them how to do it themselves. Leave them...

Creating handmade origami paper is much more difficult than creating handmade paper for a cards or letters. Origami, or the art of paper folding, requires extremely thin and flat paper for the...

When anniversaries and romantic holidays roll around, our loved ones can tire of the same old flowers and chocolates. As an original alternative, you may want to give your loved one an origami...

Origami is the ancient art of paper folding. Paper is folded into different shapes that resemble real-life objects. Although most people believe that origami is just folding, traditional origami...

Origami is an inexpensive and creative way to make memorable baby shower favors. With a little time and patience you can learn the steps to folding paper and transform it into many things. The...

In Japan, children make these colorful paper lanterns to hang during parties, festivals and holidays. It is part of origami, or paper art. Make these lanterns with a class or scout troop, using...

Online flower origami instructions is the easiest way to learn about the different methods and folding techniques. The visuals will give you the opportunity to follow along and practice with...

Cards are used for a variety of purposes. Birthday and greeting cards are given to show appreciation and celebrate special occasions. Placeholder cards, or placards, are used to indicate...

Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper. Learning to create shapes in paper folding has long been a fascination of Japanese children, but the creative and beautiful process has spread around...

This money origami bangle design could be used to make a cash gift seem a little more personal, or you could make your own and wear it as jewelry. After all it's a modern equivalent of gold...

Symbolic of longevity, happiness, honor, loyalty and peace, the origami crane holds significant cultural meaning in Japan. In fact, legend states that a person who folds 1,000 cranes will be...

Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Using simple, thin square sheets of origami paper, you can create a myriad of fun and functional objects. An origami paper lantern is an...

Origami is the ancient art of paper folding. You fold the paper to create animals or other shapes. However, there are other materials that can be folded as well. One familiar form of origami often...

Origami, or oragomi, is the Japanese art of paper folding. By making simple creases and folds you can create beautiful 3D works of art. While you can use any paper for origami there is paper made...

An origami car is a creative craft that children will love. Origami is an art that transforms a flat piece of paper into a different shape. Origami improves a child's learning skills and gives him...

This 3D paper cube is a really easy beginning origami project. Origami is a Japanese word that means folding paper (ori means fold, while gami means paper). When the project is finished, you will...

Origami, from the Japanese words "ori" (to fold) and "kami" (paper), is the art of folding paper into sculptures. When paper was first introduced into Japan in the Sixth Century, folding it became...

Leaving an Origami Model as a tip is a great way to say thanks to your wait staff. These models are also lots of fun for children of all ages. Once you memorize how to fold this and my other...

Origami paper crafts can create an array of shapes, from swooping cranes to blossoming flowers. These flowers take only a few folds and are a good choice for beginners. After you have made the...

Whether you are studying Japan or just wish to create an international craft project, there are a variety of options. The wonderful thing about Japanese arts and crafts is that many of them are...

This is a money origami design I came up with that could be useful for pinning on the bride or groom during the money dance. It's best to use money that has an even border around the edge so the...

Origami, which is more than 800 years old, is the Japanese craft of paper folding to create shapes. Though some of the more traditional shapes, such as the crane, have a typical folding pattern,...

Yes, this is a twofer! First you will learn the ever popular bow tie. Then you will learn how to turn it into a box. Sometimes when leaving a tip you have some extra change. Now you can leave your...

Making a paper flower involves following a simple origami technique. Origami is a Japanese art form involving folding paper. This simple origami flower requires some manual dexterity and some...

Paper boxes are fun to make, inexpensive and useful. If you use colorful or patterned paper they are decorative, too. Origami boxes are generally folded from a single sheet of paper; boxes folded...

Origami is a method of paper craft that require only a piece of paper and a pair of hands. Scissors, tape, and glue are forbidden!. Of all the origami patterns for folding birds, penguins are...

Artistic inspiration is crucial for developing children. If children are exposed to art at an early age, their perception of their environment is enhanced. Art projects also play a practical role...

It's fun to fold Origami dollar tips. It's more fun to create new models, like my origami dollar diamond ring. I learned a lot from the Origami elephant model, most importantly how to get four...

There are many styles of silly hats that you can easily make at home. You could use paper, yarn or fabric, add all kinds of embellishments such as ribbons and tassels and incorporate as many...

Folding paper to create functional and decorative objects such as flowers, boxes and planes is called origami, an art that originated in Japan. Decorative origami is helped by origami paper, which...

You can do a lot with just a piece of paper, as proven by the art of origami. Origami is the practice of folding paper to create sculptures both simple and complex. Some are functional---boxes or...

Origami gift boxes are a creative enhancement to any present. Origami is the art of folding paper, so no tape or glue is necessary. Origami can create a variety of objects using one or two pieces...

Origami is a Japanese art that involves folding paper into various shapes and designs. It makes a great craft for children and adults and can add personality to your decor when put on display. An...

Origami, the art of paper folding, originated in Japan. The objective of origami is to create a geometric figure that resembles a real-life item using only folding techniques. There are no...

Origami, or the ancient art of paper folding, can be an easy way to make creative and fun constructions. Among these, the gift box is a wonderfully artistic way to wrap up small presents like...

Origami, the art of paper folding, has been practiced for hundreds of years and is particularly linked with Japanese culture. Although just about any square paper may be used, special colorful...

Origami is a paper-folding art that originated in Japan. Special sheets of origami paper, often printed with beautiful colors and patterns, are folded into sculptures ranging from simple boxes to...

Origami is a great hobby. I think it is like music. Some people are composers and they create great pieces. Others are performers who recreate what the composers write. I like to do both. Most of...

Origami is the ancient art of paper folding. Many origami projects are easy enough that almost anyone can make a variety of different objects. From animals to people to even cars, the...

Making this easy origami "spinner" can be a fun child's party activity, a cute Christmas ornament, part of a brightly colored mobile, or just a creative way to "while away" a...

Scrapbooking supplies come in all different shapes and sizes and can easily become disorganized. There are many kinds of storage units that you can purchase and some are specifically intended to...

Inexpensive paper and card stock can be cut, folded and/or glued into boxes of virtually any shape and size. You can draw and cut out a net for the box or use origami techniques to fold various...

I love adding a little something extra to a tip. This model I created just the other day. I used the Heart (for which I can't take design credit) as a base.

This is a design I came up with while playing with the money origami rosette design. I doubt it's original. It seems familiar, like I've seen it before.

I will be showing you how to make a sliding ninja star. This can also be expanded into a Frisbee.

Instructions for folding a fan rosette out of a single piece of paper money. This is useful for leaving tips, or giving wedding or graduation gifts. Sometimes you'll see graduation leis made out...

I love to leave an extra something as a tip and Origami objects do the trick. This one however, has other uses. As you see in the picture you can pin it on your pocket or collar and use it as a...

It’s always fun to add a little extra when giving a tip or sharing a little something special with a child. Origami is an enjoyable past time and rivals doodling during boring meetings. I’ve...