Origami for Christmas


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This text meshes the Japanese art of paper folding with the Western tradition of handmade Christmas decorations.




Christmas Origami


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With this handy how-to book, you can combine all the fun of paperfolding with the satisfaction of creating your own Christmas decorations. Clear directions and detailed diagrams show how to make more than 40 projects -- from simple to complex. You'll learn how to fold such traditional tree ornaments as origami candles, stockings, bells, and stars; construct a train out of paper to put under the tree, along with some cleverly folded gift boxes. You'll also be able to make a Nativity scene with Mary, the Wise Men, and Baby Jesus and create a winter wonderland with a snowman, pine trees and a Santa, accompanied by reindeer and a sleigh. Perfect for home or classroom use and appropriate for paperfolders of all ages and ability, this easy-to-follow guide offers an entertaining way to welcome in the Christmas holidays.




Easy Christmas Origami


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This how-to-guide--complete with clearly illustrated folding diagrams and simple directions--makes it easy to add a personal touch to your holidays with handmade ornaments and other decorations. In no time at all you'll be trimming a Christmas tree with bright origami stars, candy canes, and other traditional ornaments, and decorating rooms with paper stockings, colorful Santas, and little gift boxes. Ideal for children but equally appropriate for beginning paperfolders of all ages, this excellent introduction to origami takes you step-by-step through twenty-eight festive projects.




My First Origami Kit Ebook


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**Winner of Creative Child Magazine 2015 Preferred Choice Award** Children and beginners can make fun and simple origami projects with this great origami kit. My First Origami Kit is the perfect, affordable introductory kit for kids and parents to learn and master the joys of origami together. If you've never done origami before, My First Origami Kit is a great origami kit for beginners. It is filled with origami of all kinds--birds, beasts, vehicles, even a teddy bear that talks when you open and close its arms. The folding fun begins with the specially designed origami papers. Both sides are decorated based on the subject--feathers for the duck, metal plates for the airplane, scales for the cobra, and other surprises. You'll end up with a great looking paper model no matter which side you start with. You can add fun stickers to your finished models--to make eyes, ears, paws, and other features. This easy origami kit contains: Full-colored instructional booklet Easy-to-follow instructions 22 origami-for-kids projects 150 detailed stickers 60 two-sided folding sheets Origami paper is pre-colored This kit is sure to keep kids engaged and happy for hours. They'll be so proud of their very first origami--and you'll be happy to display them! Origami projects include: Penny Penguin Sea Surfer Caramel Bear Magic Box Hugo Pig And many more…




Origami Ornaments


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Based on the design of traditional Japanese Kusudama ceremonial spheres, Origami Ornaments offers step-by-step instructions on how to create colorful paper folding decorations--from disco balls and unique cubes to lovely globe and lantern shapes--while remaining true to origami purist standards. Featuring four basic model designs--base, joiner, clip, and hinge--that can create limitless, unique ornaments, this orgiami book offers do-it-yourself designs small enough to hang on a Christmas tree or large enough to hold aromatic potpourri. As the ornaments rest they will open gently, like flowers, but still not come apart. Additional instructions for incorporating strings and tassels, as well as suggestions for utilizing different wrapping paper colors and patterns, will make these original ornaments dazzle. Origami Ornaments is the perfect book for holiday crafters and origami enthusiasts alike.




Origami Holidays


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Origami Twelve Days of Christmas


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Decorate the Christmas season with origami. You can fold scenes from the Twelve Days of Christmas and make models for the Christmas tree. There are 36 simple and intermediate models. Most are original and a few are traditional favorites. With the Partridge, you can also fold a tree with pears to create a complete scene. The two Turtle Doves are shown with a heart. The Ladies and Lords bring more spirit as intermediate level models. Along with Santa Claus, there are toys, boxes, and tree ornaments. The ambitious folder can make Christmas cards by pasting the models on the cards to make familiar scenes. This work is ideal for children and anyone interested in origami.




Making Christmas Bright With Papercrafts


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This delightful collection of 43 papercraft projects will put everyone in a festive mood with a wide range of decorative suggestions for the home and holiday table, including Christmas tree ornaments, packaging, and gift-giving ideas. Ideal for papercrafters at every level of experience, the book overflows with photos, templates, and instructions for an origami wreath, cut-out snowflakes, place setting accessories, and much more.




Beautiful Origami Paper Wreaths


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These origami decorations may look complex and expensive, but they are actually easy to create and will never wilt or shed, making them highly economical! Each wreath is assembled from a number of paper sheets that are folded and then cleverly slotted together. No glue or tape required! The ring itself is held together by the tension of the individual paper pieces using the techniques of modular origami. Full-color, step-by-step instructions help you fold and assemble these beautiful pieces. Different designs are provided for each month of the year--34 in all--and you can endlessly vary the colors and materials, which are readily available in any craft store. Here are just a few of the seasonal and festive themes found in this book: Valentine Hearts Spring Cherry Blossoms Tulips and Roses Shooting Stars Goldfish and Bunnies Fall Harvest Christmas And many more! This is a simple and creative way to add touches of beauty to your home or to create low-cost decorations for weddings, parties, holidays, and other special occasions. These versatile designs can be used in many creative ways: Wall and door hangings Table centerpieces Tree ornaments and toppers Doorknob hangers Picture frames




Best Origami Christmas Ornaments to Make with Your Kids


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★★★Best Origami Christmas Ornaments to Make with Your Kids★★★ Whether you're decorating for the holidays or looking for Christmas origami ornaments to make with your kids, I've got all the ideas you need here. You can bring these ornaments out of storage each year and they will remind you of the fun you had making them together with friends and family.