Easy Butterfly OrigamiMy new book, Easy Butterfly Origami features 30 bold full-color patterns designed to accurately portray the dorsal and ventral sides of some of the most beautiful butterflies from around the world! |
Origami Folding Tips
- Print and cut out patterns carefully.
- Fold with clean, dry hands.
- Follow the instructions. Study the diagrams and be patient.
- Be precise: fold each crease well, flattening the creases by running your fingertip over the fold.
- Folding the paper away from you is easier than folding towards you.
- Be creative...use your origami on greeting cards, holiday decorations, table place cards and bookmarks.
Flags of the World: Germany
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March Equinox and a Spring Bouquet of Origami Flowers
What's an equinox? The equinox occurs when, because of the Earth's tilt as it orbits the sun, the sun shines directly on the equator, when the "length of day and night are nearly equal in all parts of the world." Hence the name equinox, from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night).
There are two equinoxes each year. The first occurs on March 20 or 21 and the second occurs on September 22 or 23. Here in the Northern Hemisphere, we associate the March or Vernal equinox with the official start of spring (in the Southern Hemisphere, the March equinox marks the start of autumn). The 2011 equinox on March 20 was special because it coincided with the rare supermoon, which occurs only once every 20 years or so. On March 19, 2011, the full moon was on its closest approach to earth, appearing 14% larger and 30% brighter than normal.
March equinox celebrations:
- World Storytelling Day, which began in Sweden in 1991 as a day devoted to the art of storytelling, is now a global celebration.
- World Citizen Day celebrates the unity of the human family, transcending borders.
- Burning of the Socks Festival in Annapolis, Maryland. Traditionally, the boating community wears socks only during the winter. These are burned at the approach of warmer weather, to welcome the start of spring.
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2011, Year of the Rabbit: Happy New Year!
According to Chinese astrology, 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit, and the New Year will be celebrated on February 3--so usher in the new year with these fun paper crafts and origami activities!
Chinese Zodiac Year of the Rabbit: Learn about your animal zodiac sign!
2011 Year of the Rabbit: Origami Bunnies
2011 Year of the Rabbit: Origami Bunny Face
Origami Chinese Dragon Puppet:
Chinese Lion Paper Bag Puppet:
Dragon Fortuneteller:
What's your Chinese Zodiac Animal?
Celebrating 2010, the Year of the Tiger
New Years Celebrations Around the World: Images from Boston.com
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