I’ve been crafting for over 40+ years and enjoy many different crafting mediums. I enjoy sitting down and working on my scrapbooks, homemade greeting cards, needle crafts, crochet, beading and I dabble a little bit in decorative painting. One thing that I’ve always wanted to try was Origami. You can make some beautiful and amazing things with just sheets of paper!
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If you always wanted to try your hand at Origami, you’re going to love the book that we’re featuring today.
Title: Amazing Origami Boxes
Author: Tomoko Fuse
ISBN: 978-0-486-82246-4
Publisher: Dover Publications
Book Synopsis: Simple but unique, an origami box represents the thoughts and feelings of its maker. Between the pleasure of paperfolding and the satisfaction of having a handmade item to use (or give!), the box forms a positive association for the maker (and between the giver and recipient). In this guide, origami master Tomoko Fuse presents 20 original designs for origami boxes — some simple, others more complex, all made from a single sheet of paper.
Beautiful, full-color photographs accompany step-by-step instructions and diagrams for a splendid variety of completely functional boxes. They range from conventional square and rectangular shapes to those in the form of a bird, a basket, a cat’s head, a flower, and other shapes. By varying the type of paper and color combinations, folders can create an endless variety of effects. Suitable for origami enthusiasts of all skill levels, this guide promises hours of creative joy.
My Thoughts: I had major surgery last month and I’m still recovering. It will be a long 3-4 months before I learn to walk and get back onto my feet again. In the meantime, I’m going to occupy some of my time by learning a new crafting medium – Origami. I’ve been reading this book over the past week and I love that the author included a slew of colored photographs, step-by-step instructions and helpful tips throughout the book. The book is perfect for beginners (like me) or for those who already have experience in Origami. These decorative boxes are perfect for displaying around your home, office or fill them with little trinkets and give them as gifts. I’m really looking forward to getting started with these projects in a week or so, once I can sit up for longer than 30 minutes at a time. I think its the perfect book to get me started.
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