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Welcome! This site is full of free origami instructions and ideas based on the art of Japanese paper folding.
This site is also all about taking your origami to the next level: You've folded a beautiful flower, animal, bird, whatever. Now what do you do with it? You'll find lots of ideas on this site! All of them from fellow folding enthusiasts.
All of the photos on this page are clickable links to free instructions or more information.
Browse for more projects in our Project Library. You can browse all the models in our Model Library. For a bunch of Valentine ideas, click here.
FREE WORKSHOPS
Make-It and Take-It Barb does free monthly workshops at Artist and Display in Milwaukee, WI. Next one is:Sunday, January 22, 1-3pm.
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Classes in Menomonee Falls
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Or, plan your own
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One of Our Most Popular Projects is this pull-apart heart card that we found in a delightful book by Charlene Olexiewicz. For complete instructions, click
here.
Peace Crane Bookmark >
This bookmark based on the symbol of peace and good luck is a nice gift to slip in your greeting cards. A favorite teacher or librarian is sure to appreciate one!
Make someone's day with origami! There are many more ideas below and in our Project Library and Model Library.
More Recent Projects and Articles
 Party
Fun!Check out this idea: Have everyone make and decorate their own hat. Go> |
Swan Love Make two and surprise someone with a pop-up card. Go>  |
 Origami StoryHow being late for a haircut led to this box and more. Go> |
 Why...is this pretty paper on a clothesline? Find the answer here. Go> |
 Spring has Sprung!Hot off the presses are the instructions for the easy flower from one of our recent workshops. Go> |
 Sing Along!Sarah and Ben fold cranes while listening to our own original song. You can, too! Go> |
 Tip-Toe throughthe Tulips This tulip made from the crane base is a cinch! Go> |
 Lily
with Six PetalsReady to move beyond the square? Try this realistic lily that starts with a triangular piece of paper. Go> |
 Something's
FishyMake this easy goldfish. Then make a bunch and turn them into a mobile. Go> |
 Big
Bad Betta in a BowlAdd plants and rocks, but please don't add water! Go> |
 Congratulatethe Lovebirds Give them a card that stands out from the rest. Go> |
 5
Ways Origami is Extremely Good for You and kids, seniors, and everyone in between. Go> |
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Pot O' Gold
Shortage of
rainbows andleprechauns in your neighborhood? Well, then why not make your own pot of gold? Chocolate coins in this origami box are as good as gold. Go> |
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goal is your success and enjoyment of the fascinating craft of paper
folding, with an emphasis on creative ideas for using and displaying your completed
models. Every few months, when we release a new issue, we send our readers a short email to let them know. Find out more or sign up to be on the list. Happy folding! Barb |
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