Hello,
There is something about Origami (paper folding) that is so fascinating, the sculpting and folding of the paper to create some really intricate designs. Not to mention the beautiful origami papers that are available to create these designs with!
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to homestay Japanese students who seem to always present you with amazing gifts... origami paper included. One of the packs of origami included instructions to create these gorgeous little bowls. There is 4 colours - yellow, green, blue and pink and as origami paper is double sided, I was able to create 8 different bowls by inverting the paper.
Most of the origami instructions included in the packs of paper are in Japanese, but I haven't found this to be a problem as the illustrations are generally easy to follow. I packaged in each of the bowls, a pair of earrings and this makes a fabulous small gift!
If you have not had the opportunity to read the book "Sadako and the thousand paper cranes" about the Japanese girl, who was two years old when an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, please do as this book has been a heartwarming inspiration to many origami lovers.
I am having a crafty day with some beautiful friends,
hope you have a crafty one planned also!
Shell
xox
