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How To: Fold an intermediate level origami fighting toad
If you've mastered the origami jumping frog already, then this is the next step on your journey to paper folding enlightenment. Take a gander at this origami tutorial to learn how to crease and fold an intermediate level origami fighting toad.
How To: Fold a tiny origami giraffe from a dollar bill
We all have a favorite animal, right? While most of us like conventional animals like dogs and cute pandas, others like more exotic, safari-esque animals like giraffes. If you know a giraffe lover, check out this video to learn how to give him/her the perfect "just because" gift - an origami giraffe.
How To: Fold a simple five petal origami lily
Now that spring is almost upon us, it's time to shed your winter clothes, shovel the snow off the doorstep, and start your spring crafting! There's no better way to celebrate the return of life and color than with a flower origami craft.
How To: Crochet a head wrap
This video will show you how-to crochet a super cool head wrap. These head wraps are all of a sudden really popular so if you get on it, you'll be done making yours while the craze is still hot. If not, at least your ears will still be warm. Crochet a head wrap.
How To: Fold a delicate simple origami azalea
Adorn your table top with azaleas this spring that'll last through the season, and perhaps for many more springs to come. While most flowers die within a week, these origami azaleas will stay ever beautiful year round.
How To: Fold a giraffe out of origami
Start with the basic base you'd use to make an origami bird, and then use this variation so you can end up with a giraffe! This project is about low-intermediate in complexity, so make sure you know the origami basics first.
How To: Fold realistic origami pansies for spring
Pick a pansy for your love - one that will last longer than a few days, as a real pansy would - by folding this easy origami pansy. It can be made in any color you'd like, and you can even craft a bouquet to give to your sweetheart this Valentine's Day.
How To: Sew a simple floral strapless dress for spring with Gianny L
This spring dress will be a staple in your chic closet well through summertime. So devote a few minutes of your time now to check out this DIY fashion video by Gianny L to learn how to sew this very pretty floral strapless mini dress.
How To: Fold a cool intermediate origami brontosaurus dinosaur
Remember when you were a wee little kid and you used to spend entire afternoons staging epic wars between your T-Rex action figure and the rest of the dinosaur kingdom, making them go "Rawr!" at every lash?
How To: Fold an intermediate origami penguin
Penguins are chubby and their booties sway from side to side when they walk, and as such we have deemed them the cutest creatures in the world. If you have a penguin lover in your life, then he or she will simply delight over these chubby origami penguins.
How To: Fold a complex 18-part modular origami ball
When you have to use 18 individual pieces to create an origami project, you know it's going to be hard. Thankfully, with this video you'll be guided through exactly how to maneuver every crease and fold.
How To: Fold a scary jumping origami spider
All you need is a small piece of foldable paper to make this origami jumping spider. Fold a bunch to send out as part of a goody bag for a Halloween party, or scatter them on a table for a spooky effect.
How To: Fold realistic and easy to fold origami French fries
We've noticed that the more realistic an origami project looks, the harder it is to fold. But that's not true with these origami French fries. Whether you're looking at them from afar or up close, they look almost good enough to chow down on.
How To: Fold a realistic pink origami cake
This cake looks almost good enough to eat, even though we know it's made out of origami paper. Fool your friends with this realistic pink origami cake, made from an assemblage of cut-out cake slices.
How To: Fold a linked triangle-sided modular origami ball
This linked modular origami ball, composed of many touching triangles, reminds us of building those large bridges and skyscrapers with our plastic link toys as a kid. This modular origami ball works on the same premise, only it's made of paper.
How To: Fold an advanced modular origami ball
Before you embark on folding this cool empty-centered origami modular ball, be warned: This is not for the butterfingers or beginner origami students among us. With a multitude of sides and a delicate balance of paper that keeps the ball from collapsing in on itself, this is one origami project that should be attempted carefully.
How To: Fold an advanced origami Eiffel Tower
If you've ever visited Paris, then you've definitely wished you could bring the spectacular nature of the Eiffel Tower back with you. After all, it's triumphant, beautifully laced with steel, and hosts a wonderful restaurant at the top.
How To: Fold an origami Eiffel Tower using European Euros
The biggest determent to doing origami, other than time and complexity when you get to harder pieces, is quite simply the origami paper. It doesn't cost much, but like any type of crafting it does require some monetary devotion.
How To: Fold a colonnaded Greek temple using money
Ancient Greece was a goldmine of beautiful buildings, some of which we still luckily have preserved today. Which makes Greek temples and other civic structures the perfect model for some fun origami folding.
How To: Fold an origami Statue of Liberty from dollar bills
The biggest determent to doing origami, other than time and complexity when you get to harder pieces, is quite simply the origami paper. It doesn't cost much, but like any type of crafting it does require some monetary devotion.
How To: Fold an easy and cute origami strawberry
Does it get any cuter than an origami strawberry? We think not. Whether you're itching for spring or just need something fun to do to pass the time, you can produce these lifelike mini strawberries in no time.
How To: Fold pretty miniature origami roses
Before you begin on your kawasaki origami rose folding, you should probably master the basics first. Namely, if you're interested in folding floral projects, then it's best that you start with a simple project like this one.
How To: Fold simple and elegant origami roses for beginners
Before you begin on your kawasaki origami rose folding, you should probably master the basics first. Namely, if you're interested in folding floral projects, then it's best that you start with a simple project like this one.
How To: Fold an origami fighter plane from a dolllar bill
These fighter planes look awesome, are folded from something we KNOW you have - a dollar bill - and can actually fly! How cool is that? Well, you'll find out once you put together this origami project.
How To: Fold an origami Tower of Pisa from Euros
The Tower of Pisa is famous for leaning slightly off to the side as if it's about to fall, a result of its unstable, sinking ground.
How To: Fold an intermediate level origami Eiffel tower
Whether you've been to the Eifel Tower or not, you know that the French monument is a spectacular sight that's been featured in books, movies, and of course tourist postcards.
How To: Fold Origami Bat-Winged Hearts for Valentine's Day
Hearts are fairly easy to cut out of paper, but origami hearts take a little more work, and that means more appreciation from their recipient. Even better, flying origami hearts. What better way to tell your loved one you care on Valentine's Day than with some bat-winged hearts? It'll send them into cardiac arrest just knowing how much effort you put into making your love known.
How To: Fold an advanced geometric origami groom
Now that spring is approaching swiftly, it's officially going to be wedding season. That means lots of fanciful soirees, the Wedding March played so often you can hear it in your sleep, and bride and grooms floating towards the pasto to say their I Dos.
How To: Fold an advanced geometric origami bride/princess
Now that spring is approaching swiftly, it's officially going to be wedding season. That means lots of fanciful soirees, the Wedding March played so often you can hear it in your sleep, and beautiful, princess-worthy gowns strutting down the aisle.
Fastidious Book Art: Cut or Folded?
Amazing paper art books by Isaac Salazar. As a bibliophile... I can't help it, I really hate to see pages cut. I can't tell. Are the pages only creased or were small cuts necessary to achieve some of the finer dimensions?
How To: Origami a delicate pink spring azalea flower
Ah, how we love springtime. While we're well aware that Jack Frost is still nipping at your nose, you can certainly look forward to beautiful blooms and great weather by starting in on your spring crafts. Check out this video to learn how to fold an origami azalea.
How To: Fold a pink origami peony for Valentine's Day or spring
Your name doesn't have to be Martha Stewart in order for you to craft something beautiful for your amor on Valentine's Day. In fact, all you need to know is a few basic origami folding skills.
How To: Fold an origami dollar bill ring
We know this origami dollar bill ring has been done zillions of times, but it's always a cool trick to do to pass the time or to impress the girl you're crushing on with some "bling."
How To: Fold a simple heart with wings for Valentine's Day
Show your amor that his love makes your spirits take flight by crafting this beautiful - and amazingly simple - Valentine's Day origami heart. Teeny white wings grow out from the sides to give it that Cupid charm.
How To: Fold a simple geometric Valentine's Day heart letter
Whisper sweet nothings to your amor by crafting this simple and quick origami message card, which features a heart seal. It's a delightful way to package a loving, amorous sentiment and can also hold tiny trinkets of your affection.
How To: Fold a quick and easy Valentine's Day message card
Whisper sweet nothings to your amor by crafting this simple and quick origami message card, which features a heart seal. It's a delightful way to package a loving, amorous sentiment and can also hold tiny trinkets of your affection.
How To: Fold a square gift box with floral ornament
This beautiful geometric box, which reminds us of midcentury abstract expressionist paintings, is a wonderful handmade way to showcase a Valentine's Day gift for your sweetheart.
How To: Fold a square shaped gift box with a star knob
This beautiful geometric box, which reminds us of midcentury abstract expressionist paintings, is a wonderful handmade way to showcase a Valentine's Day gift for your sweetheart.
How To: Fold a geometric origami gift box with an abstract design
This beautiful geometric box, which reminds us of midcentury abstract expressionist paintings, is a wonderful handmade way to showcase a Valentine's Day gift for your sweetheart.
How To: Fold an easy origami broken Valentine's Day heart
Love isn't all butterflies and roses. In fact, most of the time it kind of sucks, and you may even get your heart broken. Made from white a red paper, it evokes the beauty - and sometimes pain - of love.