Girligami: A Fresh, Fun, Fashionable Spin on Origami: Origami for Girls Kit with Origami Book & Downloadable Bonus Content: Great for Kids!

By Cindy Ng

Make fresh and fashionable origami projects for girls with this fun origami kit!

This new modern and contemporary paper craft kit is origami with a sassy twista box full of fun that lets crafters turn bits of paper into 3D origami fashion, romance and all things cute and pretty. Each of the custom-designed origami projects take only a minute to make and are a great way to learn origami. The full-color origami book gives clear step-by-step instructions on how to make each 3D origami model. And it has an added section showing origami paper folders how to turn their paper creations into cool earrings, greeting cards and other useful and not-so-useful (but no less fun) things folders can give to their friends. The glossy, custom-patterned origami folding sheets are all imprinted with guidelines for easy, foolproof folding

This easy origami kit contains:

• 18 easy-to-do origami projects
• 50 fabulous paper folding designs
• 64 page full color booklet
• Step-by-step instructions
• An introduction to paper folding and guidelines for foolproof folding

Origami projects include:

• Foxy Pumps
• Strapless Dress
• Lacy Jacket
• Bobo Panda
• Lola Kitty
• Cool Cupcake
• Secret Love Note
• Vogue-It Earrings
• And many more

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Release date: Sep 30, 2014
• ISBN: 9781462915736

Book preview

Making the Connection

I have always thought of origami as a clever and beautiful art form. It has a rich history that dates back to the first or second century AD in China and gained prominence in the fifteenth century, when high-class Japanese samurai warriors practiced it as a form of gift-giving at banquets. However, I could never understand why origami continued to be such a popular pastime. I thought about it for a long time and came up with my own theory.

When I was ten, I really wanted to wear a pair of high heels because I thought I would look cool, but never found the occasion to get a pair (truth: my mother wouldn’t let me). Now that I am old enough to wear heels, I still have to dream about looking cool in them—because the reality is, I can barely walk in them! There is one consolation, though. If I can’t walk in them, I can at least fold them. This is why I started folding high heels. While folding shoes, I stumbled upon folding different kinds of sweets, which brought back fond memories of first dates, and excursions with girlfriends celebrating life’s joys and sorrows (which of course then made me hungry for real sweets). Each new project brought memories to mind, which in turn inspired other new projects.

Origami has always been an interesting way to engage and connect with our dreams, memories, and desires. As we fold origami creations, we think about what they represent, and the connections to our past and future lives--all with just a simple piece of paper.

Girligami has eighteen origami creations to make with the help of easy-to-follow, illustrated step-by-step instructions. The projects are inspired by the world of delicious sweets, wacky critters, high-tech gadgets, falling in love, and the fashion runway. And have you ever wondered what to do with a cool piece of origami that you have just made? Well, now you can turn them into little gifts for yourself or your friends. There are lots of super fun and easy projects to make from your folded designs—everything from jewelry, to greeting cards, to hanging notepads. All the projects in the book are easy enough for curious beginners and intriguing enough for seasoned enthusiasts. This is the origami book I have always dreamed of having. So get ready: new and old memories are about to unfold at your fingertips.

Some Helpful Tips:

* Origami paper likes a flat, clean surface. Work on an oil-free table or countertop, or even a hardcover book.

* Cut Carefully! Smaller models are presented in multiples on a single sheet, so grab a pair of scissors (or, if you want to be super-precise, buy a craft knife from your local craft store, a cutting mat, and a metal ruler). Take your time, follow the outline, and cut carefully. Always use scissors and craft knives with caution. Children should be supervised or assisted by an adult.

* Begin by orienting your paper exactly as shown in the first step. The first time you